Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state has approved the renaming of the Women Development Centre, Calabar in memory of Senator Rose Oko
In a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, the governor said a bust in memory of the late senator was unveiled at the centre on Monday after a valedictory service at the Cross River State Executive Council Chambers.
“Today, I approved the renaming of the Women Development Centre, Calabar after our departed illustrious daughter, Senator Rose Oko”, the statement quoted Ayade as saying.
He further stated that ” Senator Oko was the pride of Cross River, one of our very best; therefore, no honour is too much to bestow on her. She deserves the best of honours.”