Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has decried the lack of collaboration between the state and Britain in various strata of development. He noted that Cross River rather enjoyed a robust collaboration with other countries even when Britain is Nigeria’s traditional ally, given the historical colonial ties between both countries. Governor Ayade spoke at the State Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar while playing host to the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson. Perhaps you are the first to visit us as an official of the British Embassy and to us, this is very exciting. “So your visit, therefore, should open up the opportunity for greater collaboration between Cross River State and the United Kingdom.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 26, 2021 14:52 UTC