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The Cross River State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Abubakar Ewa, has passed away at the age of 61.
Ewa died on the evening of January 8, 2025, at a private health facility in Calabar after complaining of a headache.
Before his appointment as Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Ewa had a distinguished career in public service. He served as Secretary and later Chairman of Boki Local Government Area. He was also appointed Special Adviser on Community Relations to the Governor and served as Secretary of the state’s Anti-Deforestation Task Force.
His contributions to the state’s development, particularly in arts, culture, and tourism, will be remembered.