Environmental Revolution In CRS: The Moses Osogi Model

A society that fails to address human induced abnormalities lives with it consequences.

This analogy encapsulates frantic efforts by both local and international community in ameliorating the menace of climate change in a bid to avoid colossal damage.

In Cross River State, this solidarity for sustainable environmental practices with a view to support ecology exhumed a dimension of note in the administration of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, whose leadership witnessed tremendous transformation in revamping battered biodiversity.

Under his watch, the state orchestrated a narrative driven towards protecting the environment. 

From partnerships with the federal government, to Civil Society Organizations, symposiums, community engagements among others, the focus of deliberations revolved around regenerating the environment.

Meanwhile, as the state continues to enjoy these dividends, it’s expedient to recognize the Eagle with this golden egg which metamorphosed into the success story currently celebrated in Cross River State. He is Anong born Environmental giant, Hon. Moses Osogi, Commissioner for Environment, Cross River State.

Since assumption to office he has led cluster Agencies under his jurisdiction to rare victory. This Environmentalist by training and practice has demonstrated uncommon dexterity in discharging due responsibilities with laurels trailing.

Aware of the dangers associated with unkempt gutters, Hon. Osogi in his strategic thinking rolled out desilting, aimed at forestalling flooding associated with waterways blockage in the nearest future.

As professional with a Masters degree in Environmental Health Management, Hon. Moses Osogi, the silent achiever leveraged on his reservoir of knowledge to effectively manage the health of marketers with novel initiation of weekly market sanitation, purposed to eliminate potential outbreaks propelled by unhygienic lifestyles.

In November 2023, the State Environment Ministry led by enigmatic Osogi constituted a Special Taskforce on Environment to enforce compliance to environmental regulations including street hawking to restore urbane nomenclature Cross River State is reputed for. Suffice to saying that these actions has brought serenity to Calabar.

Climax of his policy statement is the restoration of statewide monthly sanitation observed every last Saturday of the month and symbolic tree planting, heralding afforestation in the state. This moves among others aims to promote sustainable green energy in line with international best practices.

Output of these exercises are trickled effects as evidenced in the rollercoaster of glad tidings including Calabar reemergence as cleanest city in Nigeria from abysmal 23 position in previous ranking, testaments to the fact that positive change backed by passion and discipline is the surest path to Panama, home of glory.

In 2025, the land would be greener with eye on the ball policy of this administration.

From protection of Cross River State pristine tropical rainforest to preservation of biodiversity, Hon. Moses Osogi and workaholic team are poised to deliver on the mandate as envisioned by principal, His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu.

On this background of positivity, all hands are craved on deck to plough, not to plunder the environment in Cross River State.

Remember, a society that fails to address human induced abnormalities lives with it consequences.