I wish to sincerely, on behalf of my amazing, beautiful, and lovely wife, Mrs. Monica Odey, to thank God Almighty for His grace and mercy upon our lives, and to specially appreciate everyone for the massive organic love shown to us on our special day of Marriage Solemnization and Professorial Thanksgiving held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Parish, Catholic Church, Ikot Ansa, Calabar.
In a very special way, my wife and I sincerely express our deep appreciation to His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima, GCON, who was represented by the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho.
We are most grateful to Apostle Sen. (Dr.) Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, and his dear wife, Bishop Dr. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, First Lady of Cross River State, for their Excellencies’ love, encouragement, and support towards our successful wedding and professorial thanksgiving.
Special thanks to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, who represented the Governor at the event due to His Excellency’s national engagement in Abuja; the Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem; the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Anthony Owan Enoh, and his dear wife; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Chief (Dr) Emmanuel Ironbar, and his dear wife; all the members of the Cross River State House of Assembly; all the members of the Cross River State Executive Council; the Cross River State Chairman of our great party, the APC, Hon. Chris Sunny Etta, his Deputy Barr. Ogana Lukpata, and members of the State Working Committee; former State Chairman of our great party, Barrister Alphonsus Ogar Eba-Chairman, Nigeria Rubber Institute. Thank you for your love and solidarity.
Profound appreciation to Senator Obinna Ogba, my friend and colleague in the 9th Senate from Ebo