By Inyali Peter, Calabar
Cross River born Nollywood thespian, Eric Anderson on Wednesday in Calabar was officially sworn in as Commissioner of Tourism, culture and Heritage for Cross River State.
Obaji Abung-Akpet, his special adviser on media and communication described the event as not only did it horn as one of the first ever in the state to witness an appointee well fitted for the position, but also marked as historic being that it was done on world tourism day celebration.
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Eric Anderson, until his appointment was Special Assistant to Cross River Government on Tourism along side a reputable background in acting, culture and tourism related activities.
The thespian is known to have featured in many Nigerian films, including Half of a Yellow Sun, streets of Calabar, One Good Man, among others.