The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt Hon. Peter Odey, has encouraged the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Healthy Billionaires (HB) Fitness Walk 5.0. to continue their good work in showcasing the state’s tourism potentials.
Hon. Odey stated this on Monday when members of the LOC, paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Calabar.
Deputy Governor’s Press Unit, in a Facebook post reported that Mr. Thomas Ikpeme, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Healthy Billionaires (HB) Fitness Walk 5.0. led the delegation on the visit.
The source said that in Odey’s remarks he praised Healthy Billionaires (HB) for their commendable initiative.
In addition , he pledged unwavering support of government towards the realization of the organization’s predetermined goals and objectives.
He highlighted the HB’s efforts in promoting tourism and sporting activities in Cross River State and Nigeria.
As a result, , he noted that it has earned the admiration of many enthusiasts.
He therefore, encouraged them to continue their good work in showcasing the state’s tourism potentials.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ikpeme has said that the purpose of the team’s visit to the deputy governor, was to inform him of the upcoming Healthy Billionaires Fitness Walk 5.0.
He described Hon. Odey as accessible, supportive, and dependable.
According to him, the event is scheduled to take place at the Obudu Mountain Resort from June 14th to 17th, 2024.
He further extended an official invitation to the deputy governor, requesting his presence at the 2024 edition of this grand occasion.