On the occasion of your birthday, we extend our warmest congratulations and profound appreciation to a seasoned politician, distinguished legislator, accomplished scholar, and visionary administrator — Distinguished Senator Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education, Cross River State.

Your remarkable political journey and unwavering commitment to progressive governance, party ideals, and people-oriented leadership have continued to strengthen democratic values and promote inclusive development across Cross River State and beyond. Your contributions at the legislative and executive levels of government stand as enduring testimonies to your experience, competence, and capacity for leadership.

We proudly join millions of party faithful, supporters, and well-wishers in celebrating a detribalised Nigerian, a grassroots mobiliser, and a dependable bridge-builder whose leadership style is anchored on humility, discipline, and accountability. As an intellectual and legal luminary, your policies and reforms — particularly in the education sector — reflect deep strategic thinking, vision, and commitment to sustainable human capital development.

As Commissioner for Education, your steady leadership continues to reposition the sector through reforms, stakeholder engagement, and deliberate investments aimed at improving access, quality, and equity in education across the state. Your courage, loyalty, and consistency in advancing the collective interest of the people remain commendable.

Once again, we felicitate with you on this special day and reaffirm our confidence in your leadership and political direction. We pray that the Almighty God grants you renewed strength, wisdom, and many more years of impactful service to Cross River State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Congratulations, Distinguished Senator Professor Stephen Odey.
A leader of vision, service, and progressive politics.

By SaintAugustine Adula Odey

December 15, 2025