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Undiandeye Peter Akonfe: A Leader Committed To Progress, Change, And Good Governance BY USHUTA ATSU

With over 18 years of professional experience in process operations, Peter Akonfe has built a reputation for his strong commitment to progress and passion for good governance

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NGO Berates UNICAL SUG President’s 50 Aides Appointment, Seeks GEO Bill

By Godwin Ajom In a swift reaction during a knowledge enhancement meeting aimed at mobilizing support for Affirmative Action for women and the passage of the Gender Equality and Opportunity (GEO) bill in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Gender and Development Action GADA, has distanced itself from the recent appointment of 50 aids

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Governor Otu Lauded For Lifting Employment Embargo

  By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Chairman of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Ntufam Victor Okon has applauded Governor Otu for lifting the ban on employment into the State Civil Service. Ntufam Okon, made the commendation during an inaugural meeting of the Assembly Service Commission with staff

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Governor Otu Performs Groundbreaking For Calabar-Obudu 365-kilometer Railway Construction 

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has performed the groundbreaking for the Calabar-Obudu 365-kilometer railway construction. The groundbreaking was performed at Tinapa Free Zone Resort and is one of the first fruits of the Investment Summit held at the International Convention Centre.  when completed, it will

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Government Set Verification Exercise Dates For Gratuities Payment

By Mary Bassey The Government of Cross River State has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. The schedule is contained in a press release signed by the Permanent Secretary/Secretary of the Committee, Orok Bassey Okon, stating that the Gratuities Payment Committee has scheduled verification exercises for pensioners

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JUST IN: Governor Otu Appoints 8 To Constitute CROSIEC

By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has appointed eight persons to constitute the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The appointment was contained in a press release signed and made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The appointment is headed by Mr. Ekong Edet Bocco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose

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Assembly Speaker, Others Witness Governor Otu’s $350Million Groundbreaking Grandlitora Railway Project

By Sylvia Akpan, Fortune Erim And Winifred Michael  Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State presided over the $350 million Grandlitora Railway Project groundbreaking ceremony at the Tinapa Resort in Calabar, marking a key step toward enhancing transportation and investment prospects in the state. Prominent state officials including House of Assembly members and Speaker Rt.

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The More Reason Why UNICROSS Management Suspended SUG Activities

By Favour Adinya The Management of the University of Cross River State has on Monday August 12, suspended the activities of the school’s Students Union Government (SUG), stating a perceived protest by students as a reason. But that is not the actual reason for the suspension. This CrossRiverWatch’s reporter digs deep on the root of

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