The grand launch of this years’ ReachOut Nigeria with Rhapsody of Realities Campaign took place in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on Sunday, 20th September, 2009. The occasion witnessed a large turn out of people from all walks of life. In attendance was the Deputy Governor Barrister Effiok Cobham who stood in for the governor, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Frank Adah, and a host of other dignitaries.  The Deputy Governor who came dressed in the national colours of green, white, green was clearly in tune with the spirit of the ReachOut campaign.
 
In a brief but remarkable speech, the deputy governor praised the church for the active role it has played in support, not only in the area of spiritual and ethical orientation but also in the physical development of the country through the provision of social infrastructure. He particularly thanked Pastor Chris for initiating the ReachOut campaign which he described as a great partnership effort at national development; he lauded the objectives of the campaign saying it is quite in tandem with the aspirations of our national anthem. In his words, “the program will make us the Nigerians of our dreams”.

He then proceeded to unveil the celebrated October special edition of Rhapsody of Realities, this spectacular event elicited a thunderous ovation from the highly delighted audience. The deputy governor and members of his entourage were later presented with copies of the special edition