Dr. Stephen Adi Odey

Senator Dr. Stephen Adi Odey is the current Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, an academic, former Senator, and seasoned public administrator. A scholar in industrial sociology and law, he has steered transformative educational reforms—including the establishment of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa—earning multiple national awards for proactive leadership and excellent reporting. Hailing from Yala LGA, he blends academic rigor with pragmatic governance to enhance educational access and quality in the state.