By CrossRiverWatch Admin In the exercise of his prerogative of mercy, Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has granted unconditional pardon to 45 convicts with minor offenses. The gesture is in pursuant to Section 212 (1) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended), to “Grant any person
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has mourned with his Kwara State Governor, Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, over the passing of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdukadir Mahe. Governor Otu described the loss as irreparable and prayed for God’s consolation for the Governor, the deceased’s family, and the people
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill into Law. Senator Bassey Otu presented the 2025 budget estimates to the Assembly on October 29, 2024, christened “Budget of Sustainable Growth” with the sum of N498 Billion – N328 billion (66%) as Capital Expenditure and N170
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has extended warm festive greetings to citizens of Cross River State for their unwavering support and commitment to the state’s development. In his Christmas message, Governor Otu acknowledged the economic challenges faced by individuals and families nationwide and noted that
By Favour Adinya The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, former Governors of the State – His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri, His Excellency, Mr. Donald Duke and His Excellency Senator Liyel Imoke and among other political heavyweights will grace the Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ) symposium on cyber crimes
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State has flagged off the hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey for the Bakassi Deep Seaport Integrated Project that will pave the way for a $3.5 billion project. The ceremony was held first, at the NNS Victory Base in Calabar and later on the high
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has commended the Chinese Government for its collaboration in the fight against malaria, while also seeking increased investment in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, made available this information, adding that the Governor Otu gave
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent To address growing security concerns, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has announced a two-month window for the evacuation of scrap metal heaps from various dump sites across the state. This was contained in a public service announcement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the