By Onwa Ekor
Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Nigeria, Obubra Sub-Council, has honoured the Special Adviser to Cross River governor on assets management and recovery, Gilbert Agbor, with an award as the Best performing and pragmatic Special Adviser in the state.
The award conferment took place at the launch of the second phase of KSM Obubra secretariat project, held under the distinguished chairmanship of Prof. Joe Ukpata and attended by the Chief Launcher, Arc. Louis Lapo (KSM); Mr. Raphael Bernard who served as the Guest of Honour, Engr. Jimmy Irek and Mrs. Vera Otera Okey who served as father and mother of the day respectively, among others.
The recognition of Agbor, according to the Sub-Council, was in appreciation of his pragmatic approach to public service as well as notable support aimed at promoting community development and institutional growth.
Speaking after receiving the honour, Agbor expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the Knights for finding him worthy, describing the recognition as a call to greater service, responsibility and commitment to faith, integrity, compassion and community development.
“I dedicate this honour to Governor Bassey Otu, who, like the Knights of St. Mulumba, embodies the values of service and responsible leadership.
“His example continues to inspire those of us privileged to serve in his administration,” Agbor pointed out, affirming that the recognition would further strengthen his resolve to contribute to the development of the state.
The Special Adviser said his responsibilities in asset management and recovery would continue to be guided by accountability and responsible stewardship, stressing that public resources must be properly managed and deployed for the benefit of the people.
He also commended the Knights for the second phase of their secretariat project, describing it as a demonstration of what could be achieved through collective commitment.
According to him, the secretariat represents more than a physical structure, as it symbolises permanence, service, organisation and a lasting legacy for generations to come.
Agbor further commended the Knights for their commitment to building institutions that would strengthen their service to God, humanity and society.
Earlier, the Grand Knight and Chief Host, Bro. Philip Oyama, acknowledged the awardee’s contribution to the project, revealing that he had been instrumental in motivating support for the initiative.
Oyama recalled that the first funds raised towards the project came through Agbor’s intervention, adding that the Sub-Council considered Agbor deserving of the award because of his performance and pragmatic approach to public service.
