Cross River Government Acquires 18-Seater Bus For NUJ, Seek Media Partnership

By CrossRiverWatch Admin

In what is said to be a promise fulfilled to the Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Governor Bassey Otu has handed over a 18-seater IVM bus to the Union.

The brand-new executive bus, according to the Governor, is to help the union effectively carry out its activities and assigned duties within and outside Cross River State.

The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar appreciated the contributions of the media to the development of the state and country, saying the success of his “People First” agenda thus far was a result of the contributions of the media.

“I chose today, the 1st day of November 2024, to present this 18-seater bus in keeping with the promise made earlier in the year by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, as we begin to count down the days to the activities of our annual tourism programs.

“Let me use this opportunity to once again commend you for the good job you are doing in the state. The values that your work is adding to Cross River State are unquantifiable. On behalf of the good people of the state, I urge you to continue to be a partner for the growth and development of Cross River,” Otu’s Chief Press Secretary Gill Nsa quoted him as saying.

Receiving the bus, the State NUJ Chairman Archibong Bassey, who led the Union executive and elders, commended Otu for fulfilling his promise to the union, assuring that the media will continue to collaborate and partner with government activities.

Recall that the Governor had, during a dinner with journalists on June 12, 2024, as part of the activities to mark his one year in office, promised to provide a brand-new 18-seater bus to the NUJ.

Note: the number was changed from 14 to 18.