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All State And Local Government Workers, Pensioners Should Be Paid Immediately – Otu Directs

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has directed the immediate payment of all State and local government workers as well as pensioners. In a release made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Governor directs all unpaid salaries and pensions should be paid immediately while those with

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NSCDC Seeks Partnership With State Assembly To Tackle Vandalism, Others

By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has assured the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of proactive measures and motions to reduce vandalism in the State. He gave the assurance during the NSCDC courtesy visit to the Assembly on

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Governor Otu Graces Farewell Ceremony Of Nigerian Navy

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State on Monday, February 19, 2024, attended the farewell and handover ceremony of Rear Admiral O. K. Oluwagbire of Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Calabar. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, congratulated the newly Flag Officer Commanding

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After Civil Servants Unpaid Salaries Protest, Deputy Governor Speaks

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following the protest witnessed in the office of the Secretary to the State Government 24 hours ago, the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Peter Odey has voiced out. Deputy Governor Peter in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Fred Abua said over 80% of January salaries

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Cross River Assembly Faults Forestry Commission Recruitment Exercise, Summons Chairman

By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has faulted the recruitment of Forest rangers by the Forestry Commission and has called for an immediate suspension of the recruitment exercise, while also inviting the chairman of the Commission to appear before its special committee to offer a public explanation of the exercise. The

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Speaker Ayambem Swears-In Returnee Legislators 

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has sworn in Achadu Ogiji Idagu Martins and Ashkia Pius Ashas as Members representing Yala 2  and Obanliku State Constituencies respectively. The swearing-in which was done during plenary followed the receipt of the Independent

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Cross River: Forest Research Institute Establishment Bill Passes 2nd Reading

By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Bill to establish the State Forest Research Institute has been read for the second time on the floor of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The motion for the second reading was moved by the sponsor of the Bill and member representing Boki 1 State Constituency,

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Governor Otu Tasks State Executive Council, Sets Performance Parameters For Cabinet

By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has tasked members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to brace up for optimal performance to justify their appointments. This information was made available by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche dated 7th February, 2024. Otu gave the charge during

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