Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Abubakar Robert Ewa, has passed away at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar.

The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture in Cross River State, Mr. Abubakar Robert Ewa, has passed away. Ewa died on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the state capital.

At the time of this report, members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides to Governor Bassey Otu had gathered at the hospital to mourn with the bereaved family.

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Ewa had attended the state’s executive council meeting earlier that same day, presided over by Governor Otu, making his sudden passing all the more shocking to those who worked closely with him.

Throughout his career, Ewa served in various important roles in Cross River State, including as Secretary and later Chairman of the Boki Local Government Council.

He also served as Special Adviser on Community Relations and Secretary of the Anti-Deforestation Task Force.

His death has left a significant void in the state’s leadership, and tributes have poured in from colleagues, friends, and members of the public.

The state government and people of Cross River mourn the loss of a dedicated public servant who played an important role in the state’s development.