The award, tagged “Award of Excellence,” was presented to Barr. Agbor, Leader of Etomi, on September 6, by the Defendable Force.
By Frank Ulom
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Published on October 8, 2026
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3 min read
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has been adjudged as the most youth-friendly leader in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The award, tagged “Award of Excellence,” was presented to Barr. Agbor, Leader of Etomi, on September 6, by the Defendable Force, a socio-political advocacy group whose core objective is to promote responsible leadership and the well-being of all sons and daughters of Etung, especially the youths.
Presenting the award to Barr. Agbor in his country home in Etomi, the Chairman of the Defendable Force, Comr. John Tangbe, commended the leadership style of Barr. Agbor, noting that, “You are one of the leaders in Etung Local Government in this dispensation who is easily accessible, most especially to the youths.”
Adding, “Your impact on the youths of Etung and Cross River State at large has been widely felt. We’ve looked around, and since we’re committed to promoting responsible leadership and the well-being of all Etung sons and daughters, both at home and in diaspora, it is on that note that we felt an award should be presented to you from the Defendable Force.
“Having said all of that, this is an Award of Excellence presented to Barr. Gilbert Agbor, for your youth development and impactful leadership on the youths.”
The group prayed and hoped for a greater position for Agbor in the near future, saying, “You’re that golden fish that we have in Etung in this dispensation.”
They pledged to align with Agbor’s political leadership and direction. “It might impress you to know that we’ve aligned with your political leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Tangbe stated categorically.
Responding, Barr. Agbor dedicated the award to the Governor for giving him a platform to touch the lives of people. He said he’s just replicating the Governor’s mantra, noting that the award will spur him to do even more. “I didn’t see this coming. I really appreciate this from the depth of my heart.
“For young men to travel from all the corners of Etung to award me and follow my political direction, it is a thing of joy for me. Thank you for appreciating the little things we do. We’re doing that because it is in us. You don’t give because you have too much; you give because you care so much.
“As you said, I am always accessible. I thank you for appreciating the fact and noting that I am that, and I feel good that the little things and kindness we do, our brothers appreciate us.
He charged the youths to support the re-election of the current administration, adding, “One thing I want to assure you is that I’ll stand by you.
“We are going to reaffirm our support for Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and of course, Mr President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oden Ewa for Senate, Blessing Egbara for Federal House of Representatives, and Dr Erim Agbor for State House of Assembly.”
The Defendable Force was founded in 2004 to foster peace and avert crises in Etung LGA.
