Iloke Egbe
The Permanent Secretary Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB Mr. Inyang Eyo Etta has bowed out of the State Civil Service after spending over thirty four active years with a thanksgiving mass held at St Anthony Catholic Church, Basin Satellite Town, Ikot Enebong 8 miles Calabar.
Advancing the essence of the Thanksgiving Mr Inyang Eyo Etta asserted that God has been very kind to him in the course of his career in the service which saw him ascending to different levels gracefully and hold vital positions of responsibilities successfully.
Reflecting on his humble beginnings and his journey in the service, Mr Etta admitted that he is retiring at the peak of the service cadre as Permanent Secretary and expressed his deepest appreciation to God Almighty who used the Governor His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu as His instrument to uplift him.
He took time to thank the Governor for his selfless service to Cross Riverians citing fundamental reforms carried out and the Governor's goodwill in advancing initiative aimed at stabilizing and repositioning the Civil service. He used the occasion to thank the Management and Staff of SUBEB for the cordiality during his days and his family members for the support and understanding.
In his words, on my retirement I feel fulfilled that I started a career and ended with flying colours and I give God the glory.
"the privilege granted me by His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu to serve as the Acting Chairman of Cross River SUBEB which really exposed me nationally and internationally and even within the State, it was an elevation beyond my imagination. I was equally appointed Board Secretary and Permanent Secretary a rare opportunity for a single person. I am eternally grateful to his Excellency"
In an interview with the Officiating priest of St Anthony Catholic Church, Padua quasi parish, Ikot Enebong 8 Miles Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Bassey stated that the initiative to thank God is an indication that he appreciates what God has done for him, that it also shows the connection between him and God. According to Rev Bassey, God will never abandon him because he is a good mixer that knows his boundary.
While the Director General, Cross River Signage and Advertisements Agency CRISSA, Mr Ubong Sam described the celebrant as a devoured Christian who believes solely in God as symbolized in the return of the glory to God with a thanksgiving mass. He used the occasion to wish Mr Etta well in his future endeavors.
Adding her voice Mrs. Lawretta Anake, described Mr Etta as a humble gentleman, that his retirement will not deter him from the good works he is known for. On his part, a retired Director of administration from the Ministry of Information chief Thomas Atem stated that Mr Etta is not arrogant and his humility brought him to the level of permanent secretary, adding that Mr Etta is a humanitarian though quite, he is very hospitable.
Also Mr Simon Ntol, a parishioner asserted that Mr Etta hittarto is a good man, very accessible and helpful. That he demonstrates gentleness and God fearing.
While a retired Permanent Secretary in the State Mr. Chris Anake admitted that Mr Etta is a very committed human being in all his endeavors despite his simple and unassuming disposition. He affirmed that Mr Etta will not have issues and wished him well in good health. While the church public relations officer Mr Mgbado Chris described the celebrant as a very humble and active person who relates with people freely and appealed that Mr Etta should still make himself available to the Government.
Highlights of the event were prayers for the retired Permanent Secretary and family, thanksgiving offerings, dance and praise session and a retirement luncheon at the residence of Mr. Etta. Dignitaries in attendance were the Head of Service Mr. Bassey Orok Okon, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB Board, Fidelia Okpo Ene (Esq) in the company of all the Board members. Permanent Secretaries both retired and serving, friends, family members, parishioners and other well wishers.
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