Ubi Franklin has announced his venture into politics as he becomes the Special Adviser on Tourism to the governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade.
Breaking the news on Instagram, Ubi Franklin stated that he aims at ensuring the state “returns to the summit of the world’s tourism index”.
He wrote:
“APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL ADVISER*
I, Ubi Ekapong Ofem (Ubi Franklin) wish to inform the public that I have been appointed Special Adviser on Tourism to His Excellency, Professor Benedict Ayade, Governor of Cross River State.
It is indeed an honour to be deemed fit by His Excellency to serve the good and resilient people of Cross River State in this capacity
More so, I am most delighted to be functioning in the Toursim sector, one sector which is dear to my heart and one which I believe I fit into appropriately considering my background in the entertainment industry .
I thank God for His grace upon my life. I thank Governor Benedict Ayade for giving me this golden opportunity to serve.I thank my family, friends and well wishers for all the support and encouragement.
On behalf of myself and my family, I promise to work diligently and efficiently with all necessary stakeholders in ensuring that Cross River State returns to the summit of the world’s tourism index.
God bless Cross River State.
God bless the federal Republic of Nigeria”.