Hon. Ekpang Charts Course for Value-Driven Governance as PGF Info Chief
Maiduguri (Core Reporters )The Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, has just been elected secretary of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Information Commissioners. This is a big deal for Cross River State and a testament to Dr. Ekpang’s leadership in strategic communication.
The PGF Information Commissioners meeting, held in Maiduguri, Borno State, focused on PGF-PGF Synergy 2025: One Message, One Future”. The commissioners are committed to amplifying the achievements of APC-led administrations and promoting value-driven governance.
The Commissioners commended the leadership and vision of Progressive Governors, noting that their policy choices and strategic investments are improving governance and citizens’ welfare. They pledged continued support in amplifying the achievements of APC-led administrations and sustaining a unified communication front across the federation.
In a major step toward coordination, the meeting emphasized the strengthening of synergy between the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum as a strategic platform for policy alignment, joint implementation, and shared progress.
The Commissioners also received and endorsed the PGF National Value Reorientation Campaign, describing it as a critical instrument for restoring civic responsibility, patriotism, and ethical consciousness among Nigerians. They resolved to domesticate the proposed National Value Reorientation Charter through community-level advocacy and state-driven partnerships.
To enhance accountability and performance tracking, the Forum agreed to adopt a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework with measurable indicators for communication outcomes, ensuring data-driven reporting and regular documentation of best practices across APC states.
A key highlight of the meeting was the establishment of the leadership of the Forum of Honourable Commissioners for Information of APC-Governed States, as follows:
Chairman: Prof. Usman Tar (Hon. Commissioner for Information, Borno State)
Secretary: Dr. Erasmus Ekpang (Hon. Commissioner for Information, Cross River State)
Communication & Public Engagement: Ahmed Maiyaki (Hon. Commissioner for Information, Kaduna State)
Dr. Ekpang’s new role will likely involve driving these initiatives forward and fostering strategic communication across APC-governed states. Given his recent assumption of duty as Cross River State Commissioner for Information, he’s hitting the ground running.
Looking ahead, the next quarterly strategy meeting is set for Abuja in Q1 2026.
