By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has taken steps toward reviving some age-old agro-allied estates and industries in the state, with the opening of technical bids for the privatization of Erei Farm Settlement Oil Palm Estates. The three Oil Palm Estates comprises Ikun, Urugbam, and Egbor Oil Palm Estates, all in Biase Local
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has commended the Nigeria Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. The governor who spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, during a courtesy visit by the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Executive Council has moved towards developing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project by ratifying the shareholders’ agreement that governs the port’s ownership and operations. The agreement mandates the restructuring of Bakassi Deep Seaport Ltd., the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the project. This is part
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In its drive to enhance food security and promote agricultural development, the Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to intentional and strategic agricultural policies. The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey made the commitment on Tuesday while receiving a joint delegation from
The road links four government owned cocoa estates established in the 1960’s by the Michael Okpara administration while serving as Premier
To ease financial burdens, work days have been temporarily reduced from 5 to 3 days a week
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the constitution of a Joint Public Service Negotiating and Implementation Committee on the new N70,000 National Minimum Wage and its consequential adjustments in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill confirmed the development in
The former federal and state lawmaker will be operating from the premises of the Bank of Industry, BOI, until the office at the ministry is put in order. However, he says his presence will be at the ministry as the Permanent Secretary will always be there.