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, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has appointed five into the Cross River State Property Development and Investment Limited (CROSPIL) board. The appointment was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Linus Obogo, dated
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has signed into law two bills passed by the State House of Assembly. The Bills are, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The other is the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor-General Bill, 2025,
By Godwin Ajom Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has re-echoed the importance of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, urging Cross River and Nigerian youths to arm themselves with their cards ahead of the next general elections. The governor gave the charge during a grand reception organized by Cross River State Political Network
I am just wondering why anyone in his or her right senses will stress themselves to forge a certificate for the purpose of contesting elections in Nigeria. At 25 years, you can run for House of Reps, House of Assembly, and Councilor. At 30 years old, you can run for Chairman of LGA. At 35
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on Wednesday swore in two new judges into the Cross River State Judiciary, charging them to uphold integrity, fairness, and the independence of the courts in the dispensation of justice. The ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chambers of the
By Favour Adinya Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Mrs. Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a press release signed and issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, by the Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Linus Obogo,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore the pride of the Cross River State Civil Service, with a firm assurance to continue offsetting outstanding retirees’ gratuities. He made this pledge on Monday during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service of Cross River State, Barr. Orok Okon, at