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Towering Profile Of Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku
BIRTH
A native of Okuku Ipuole village, Okuku ward, Yala 1 State Constituency of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku is of the family of Late Mr. and Mrs Ebeku Oko of Aigene, Okuku Ipuole.
EDUCATION
He had his Primary Education at St. Joseph’s Primary School, Okuku-Yala in Yala Local Government Area. Upon completion, he started his secondary education at the famous Mary Knoll College, Okuku Yala before proceeding to write his WAEC at Christ the Kings College, Adikpo, Benue State when he relocated to play football for the famous Kwande United Football Club of Adikpo in Benue State.
Hon Oko holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State.
He is currently undergoing a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration at the University of Calabar, Calabar.
Hon Otolo as fondly called has attended several seminars, workshops, and symposiums in Human Resource development and capacity building.
WORK EXPERIENCE, POLITICAL AND PUBLIC LIFE
Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku is a grassroots politician with overwhelming support in community mobilization and sensitization for growth and development.
His formidable networks and resourcefulness has always made very impressive impact in any given position he has held. His extensive networks from the hills of Obanliku to Bakassi adds to the fact that he is among political figures in the state with cross-party links.
Hon Sunday Ebeku is politically astute, moderate, accommodating in his views and easy going. Affable and approachable, he drew his strength from his connect with the common man. An agile and artful politician, Otolo balanced the core public interests with a broader appeal that has stretched across different communities in the state over the years.
He has served Yala LGC and Cross River State Government at different levels as follows:
✓Supervisor for Works, Yala Local Government Council:1992–1993.
✓Member, APP State Executive Committee: State Organizing Secretary: 1998-2000
✓Government of Cross River State: PRO, Pelican Stars FC Management Committee, 2000—2002
✓Obasanjo/Atiku Campaign Organization Coordinator, Yala LGA: 2003
✓Governor Donald Duke 2nd Term Campaign Organization Coordinator, Yala LGA: 2003
✓Member PDP State Executive Committee: Treasurer, 2003–2007
✓Chairman, Senator Liyel Imoke Transition Sub-Committee on Agriculture ,2007.
✓Supervisor for Works, Yala Local Government Council, 2008–2010
✓Board Member, New Cities Development Agency, Cross River State Government: 2015–2018.
✓ Special Adviser Tourism, Cross River State Government: 2018–2019
✓General Manager, Cross River State Waste Management Agency: 2019–2023.
His wealth of experience garnered over the years has carved a niche for him as a humble and patriotic Nigerian who is readily available for service to humanity at all times.
Some of his key competencies and traits includes ability to communicate fluently, high level diplomacy and tact in administration, high interpersonal relationships, a prudent financial manager of resources, ability to multitask without rancour, a perfect team player with the ability to function with little or no supervision.
His patriotic deeds, contributions to humanity and human capital development earned him the following awards and laurels:
1) Award of recognition as Cross River State most industrious personality by National Association of Cross River Students.
2) Ambassador of Peace by the Universal Peace Federation.
3) Award of honor by Post Graduate Students Government Senate (PGSAS) in recognition of his outstanding personality, achievement and construction to green and clean state of Calabar metropolis and Cross River State at large.
4) Award of Excellence by the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja.
5) Award of Exemplary leadership by National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) ,Cross River State Chapter.
6) Fellow Institute of Administration of Nigeria (FIA)
7) Niger Delta Icon Merit Award (NDDIMA) in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Niger Delta, amongst several religious, social and civil service awards.
8) Outstanding Public Service Officer of the Year by Yala Achievers Award 2021
Hon Oko, Sunday Ebeku is a silent achiever and a rare personality in our political clime who is charismatic, confident, determined, insightful and Persuasive.
Most importantly, he is a good listener. In every given assignment he has deployed his articulate intelligence and purpose driven results oriented skills always looking for ways to improve while getting along with others to having a solid work ethic.
Being able to inspire others to efficiently connect with people from all walks of life are his traits in public life. Over the years, he has
demonstrated strong moral character and being competent to navigate difficult conversations and always find the right words to say at the right time with calmness.
Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku, a devoted Catholic is a political enigma with credibility and trustworthiness. He is happily married to Mrs Oko Regina Ogbene and together they are blessed with children.
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NDDC At 25: Cross River’s Cynthia Oloko, 19, Emerges Second Place Winner At Miss Niger Delta 2025
...Deputy Governor, APC Chairman, and Senators Celebrate Her with Generous Cash Gifts
Miss Cynthia Iyowogoga Oloko, a 19-year-old from Cross River State, has emerged as the first runner-up (second place) at the Miss Niger Delta 2025 beauty pageant. The event, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Cynthia, a final-year student of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she studies Human Anatomy, competed alongside nine other contestants representing the nine states of the Niger Delta—Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.
Crowned with the title “Pride of the Niger Delta”, Cynthia received a cash prize of ₦7.5 million for placing second in the pageant.
In recognition of her achievement and the pride she has brought to Cross River State, several political leaders and dignitaries extended their support. The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr Peter Odey, gifted her ₦3 million, the APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., JP, contributed ₦1 million, while the state’s two Senators jointly supported her with another ₦3 million—bringing her total cash reward to ₦14.5 million.
According to the organisers, all nine contestants underwent intensive training and were empowered with skills and starter kits to help them become self-reliant and impactful in their communities.
The Miss Niger Delta pageant is designed not just as a beauty contest, but as a platform to empower young women across the region. It aims to nurture leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development among participants. The initiative is rooted in the belief that empowering women is key to building stronger families, communities, and society at large.
Many past participants have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders. The programme, sponsored by the NDDC, is part of its commitment to identifying and nurturing young talents in the region.
This year’s overall winner received a brand-new car and ₦10 million, while the second runner-up (third place) received ₦5 million. The remaining six contestants each received ₦1 million as a consolation prize.
Miss Cynthia Oloko was born in 2005 to Engr. and Mrs Cosmas Oloko Ekawu. She attended Trailblazers Academy in Gwarinpa, Abuja. Her hobbies include swimming, running, networking, and travelling. She aspires to build a career in entrepreneurship and politics, with a strong passion for leadership and community development.
Congratulations Miss Cynthia
The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem has dissolved all revenue agencies operating in the Council with effect from 31st December 2024.
Hon Dr Fred Okem, Chairman Yala Local Government Area
This was contained in a release on Monday 6th January 2025 by the Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unah.
The Chairman also cautioned that anyone who flouts the directive would be handed over to the security agencies for proper action in line with relevant laws.
The local government helmsman is expected to reposition the revenue agencies with the aim of boosting internally generated revenue in the council for adequate measures towards the development of Yala in line with the People First Agenda of the State government.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja.
NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike
In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria.
The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities and her unwavering commitment to advancing journalism as a tool for national development. Her selfless service to humanity, her state and the nation has made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
Speaking at the event, the organiser and the managing editor of Governance Today , mr Sylvester Abudu Omose commended Ms. Ike’s visionary leadership and her remarkable strides in reshaping the landscape of journalism in Nigeria. Her relentless dedication to using journalism to advocate for transparency, justice, and public enlightenment was described as both inspiring and transformative.
“Ms. Grace Ike’s achievements transcend the ordinary. She has redefined what it means to serve humanity through journalism. Her work exemplifies the power of the media in fostering societal progress and governance,” the board stated.
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Ike represented by one of her media aides, mr Ademola Adepoju expressed her gratitude for the recognition and attributed her success to the collective efforts of her team at NUJ FCT Council and the support of stakeholders in the journalism community. She reiterated her commitment to promoting ethical journalism and upholding the values of truth, accountability, and service to humanity.
“This award is not just a recognition of my efforts but a call to do even more. Journalism is the lifeline of democracy, and we must continue to use it to uphold justice and transparency for the betterment of our society,” Ms. Ike remarked.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the media, government and civil society, who lauded Ms. Ike’s achievements and pledged continued support for initiatives that promote good governance and ethical journalism in Nigeria.
As Ms. Grace Ike steps into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame, her legacy as a leader, journalist, and advocate for humanity continues to inspire a new generation of professionals committed to making a difference in their communities and the nation at large.
