Inform
Disseminate accurate and timely information on government policies, programmes and activities.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROFILE
Clear information.
Stronger connection.
Pastor Ekpenyong Ene Cobham
Commissioner for Information and Orientation
Cross River State
A public-facing profile documenting the Commissioner’s role, the Ministry’s communication mandate and selected public engagements.
ECOfficial portrait
from the Ministry website
from the Ministry website
EKPENYONG ENE COBHAMCommissioner · Information & Orientation
CROSS
RIVER
STATE
RIVER
STATE
THE OFFICE
The Ministry of Information and Orientation serves as a key channel between government and the people—supporting access to public information, public enlightenment and communication across the state.
01 / PROFILE
About the Commissioner
Pastor Ekpenyong Ene Cobham is the Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation.
Public reports describe him as a pastor with experience in the private and aviation sectors. In an October 2026 engagement with the Police Command, he also spoke publicly about growing up in a police family and the influence of his late father, who retired from the Nigeria Police Force as a Deputy Commissioner of Police.
His current public role centres on strengthening how government policies, programmes and activities are communicated to residents and other audiences.
2026Public appointment reported
CalabarCross River State
InformationPortfolio
This biography is intentionally limited to details located in public sources. Additional education, career dates and personal history should be added only after confirmation.
02 / THE MINISTRY
Communication as
a public service
The Ministry’s published mandate and vision provide the framework for this portfolio.
Educate
Use public communication and orientation to improve understanding and access to information.
Connect
Support constructive engagement between public institutions, communities and the media.
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Equal access to factual, accurate and up-to-date information from Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
— Ministry of Information, Cross River State · Published welcome message03 / PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS
Selected engagements
A factual snapshot of activities reported by the Cross River State Government and other public sources.
10 AUG 2026
Called for renewed commitment within the Ministry
At the Ministry headquarters in Calabar, Cobham urged staff to strengthen service delivery, professionalism and communication of government policies.
Read public report ↗14 AUG 2026
Received the Cross River NIPR delegation
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations’ state chapter visited to congratulate the Commissioner and discuss professional collaboration in public communication.
Read public report ↗17 AUG 2026
Outlined expectations for information officers
He encouraged stronger writing, communication skills and effective use of digital platforms to explain government programmes and policies.
Read public report ↗10 OCT 2026
Recognised at the 82nd BON General Assembly
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria recognised Cobham in connection with information management and the state’s broadcast industry.
Read public report ↗26 OCT 2026
Engaged the Cross River State Police Command
The visit focused on cooperation between information and security institutions, public awareness and communication that supports public safety.
Read public report ↗04 / STAY INFORMED
Follow the work.
Read the source.
For official ministry announcements, public notices, government updates and verified contact information, visit the Ministry’s official channels.
Official Ministry website ↗OFFICIAL RESOURCE↗
Cross River State
Ministry of Information
Government information, press releases, news bulletins, events and public engagement resources.
moi.crossriverstate.gov.ngInformation shown on this portfolio should be checked against official Ministry announcements.05 / CONTACT & RESOURCES
Connect with the Ministry
OFFICIAL EMAILinfo@crossriverstate.gov.ng
MINISTRY SUPPORT+234 803 553 0226
OFFICIAL WEBSITEMinistry of Information ↗
Contact details above are published by the Cross River State Ministry of Information. They are Ministry contact channels, not represented as the Commissioner’s personal contact details.