Ayade's foreign investment drive yielding results- Aide

Governor Ben Ayade's drive to industralise Cross River State by attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is already yielding tremendous results, so says his Chief Press Secretary and Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Christian Ita.

Ita said those critical of the governor's overseas trips for crucial engagements with prospective investors are paid agents of those opposed to the government who unfortunately are ignorant of the dynamics of modern day governance.

According to him, "governance is all about understanding the dynamics of contemporary issues and the uncommon ability of states to explore and exploit all opportunities for the overall good of the state.

"What Governor Ayade has done in the last two years is to tap into his network of contacts globally to rein in development and huge investments in critical sectors of the state economy."

He insisted that the ignorant and unpatriotic posturings of a few hirelings of those opposed to the development of the state will not deter the governor in his avowed commitment to attract development to the state.

"We have stated from day one that we will not be distracted by persons who show manifest disregard to Cross River State and the well-being of her people, especially persons malnourished in terms of ideas and common sense to drive governance at this difficult period.

"As a government, we will continue to deliver on our mandate to the people of Cross River who have shown discernible understanding and could rationalise the decisions we have taken so far to jumpstart and sustain our state economy."