Let’s talk about something that’s been going on in Cross River State lately. There was a big event recently where the state celebrated the renovation of the First Lady’s office, along with Governor Otu’s newly refurbished office. A post by @lindaikejiblogofficial on X shared a picture of the shiny new space, complete with fancy lighting and decorations, and mentioned that it’s been a hot topic online. But here’s the question: is this something the state should be making a huge deal about? I don’t think so, and I’ll explain why.
First, let’s take a closer look at this renovation. The picture shows a clean, modern office area with a heart-shaped chandelier hanging from the ceiling, framed pictures on the walls, and a fire extinguisher tucked in the corner. It looks nice, sure, but it’s just an office for the First Lady and the governor. Renovating an office means fixing it up—maybe adding new paint, better lights, or fancier furniture. That’s cool for the people who work there, but how does this help the rest of the people in Cross River State? To me, it feels like the administration is throwing a big party for something that doesn’t change life for most of the state’s residents.
Now, don’t get me wrong—having a nice workspace is important for anyone. But when the government acts like this is a huge accomplishment, it makes you wonder if they’re focusing on the right things. Cross River State has a lot of big challenges that need attention, and a fancy office isn’t one of them. For example, many people in the state still struggle to get clean drinking water. Some kids have to walk miles to school because there aren’t enough good schools nearby. And let’s not even talk about the roads—some of them are so bad that it’s hard for people to travel or get goods to the market. These are the kinds of problems that the government should be working hard to fix, not celebrating an office makeover.
There are also some huge projects in Cross River State that the administration has been talking about for a while, but they’re still not done. For instance, an article from The Guardian Nigeria wrote about how the state has plans to build new schools and improve healthcare centers. Imagine how awesome it would be if every kid had a great school to go to, or if every family could visit a nearby clinic when they’re sick! But those projects are still in the works, and they’ve been delayed for a long time. Another report from Premium Times mentioned a huge tourism project that’s supposed to bring more visitors to Cross River and create jobs for people. Tourism is a big deal in this state because of cool places like the Calabar Carnival and the Obudu Mountain Resort. But that project has been stuck for months, and it’s not clear when it’ll be finished.
So, why is the administration acting like the First Lady’s office is such a big win? They should be putting all their energy into finishing those other projects instead. Think about it: if the government spent as much time and money on fixing roads or building schools as they did on this office, so many more people would benefit. Kids could learn in better classrooms, families could get to the doctor faster, and workers could find new jobs through tourism. That’s the kind of stuff that makes a real difference in people’s lives—not a pretty chandelier in an office that most people will never even see.
I think the leaders in Cross River State need to listen to what the people need. They should stop treating this renovation like it’s the best thing they’ve ever done and start focusing on the bigger, more important goals. There are so many things that need to be fixed or built, and the people are waiting for those changes. Let’s hope the administration shifts its attention to the stuff that matters—like clean water, better schools, safer roads, and those delayed projects.
What do you think? Should the government be celebrating this office renovation, or should they be working harder on other things?
