By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State on Friday played host to the Agroecological Zonal Workshop of the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) Program, an ambitious Federal Government initiative supported by the World Bank to overhaul Nigeria’s food systems, strengthen productivity, and make agriculture a profitable enterprise across the federation. Speaking
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the constitution of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference Committee 2026. The Committee will spearhead the State’s engagement in the prestigious Afreximbank-led Investment Conference designed to boost intra-African trade and investment. Members of the committee includes Prof.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the alarming surge in house rents in Calabar and its environs, describing the situation as “unreasonable, unprovoked, and economically destabilizing.” The motion, brought before the House on Tuesday as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, condemned
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has flagged off agricultural mechanization and distributed mini tractors to farmers’ cooperatives across the state. Governor Otu said the initiative, which is part of his People-First Agricultural Transformation Agenda, signals the state’s determined shift toward full-scale mechanization and rural empowerment.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has assured investors of a conducive environment to invest in the state. The Governor of the state, Sen. Bassey Otu gave the assurance to Holcim Cement group that has taken over ownership of Lafarge Africa PLC, while receiving a high-powered delegation of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has offered insights into how the state secured the hosting rights for the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AFSNET) 2026, disclosing that the feat was owed largely to the state’s growing reputation for integrity, stability, and good governance. Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen at the
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