By Abasi Ita
The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Otu Okor, has been inducted as a Doctoral Fellow of the Institute of Management and Advanced Leadership Excellence.
Okor received the honour at an induction ceremony held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, alongside other professionals recognised for their contributions to leadership and management development.
Speaking after the induction, Okor described the recognition as a humbling honour and a call to greater service.
He thanked the institute for the fellowship, noting that the recognition reflects the support he has received from his family, Cross Riverians in the diaspora and the people of Cross River State.
The CRIDCOM chairman dedicated the honour to the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, whom he commended for his leadership and commitment to the development of the state.
Okor reaffirmed his commitment to promoting leadership excellence and contributing to development initiatives within the state and among the diaspora community.
Earlier in his remarks, the Registrar of the institute, Abubakar Sadeeq Yusuf, said the organisation remains committed to grooming leaders capable of responding to the demands of a rapidly changing world.
He urged the inductees to uphold the institute’s values of character, competence and ethical leadership while serving as ambassadors of excellence in their respective fields.
The induction ceremony attracted professionals and distinguished personalities from various sectors in recognition of excellence in leadership, management and professional development.