Meanwhile, CrossRiverWatch gathered that the public and especially Civil Society Organizations focused on open government principles, budgeting, transparency, and accountability were not carried along in the process fuelling speculations of the intent especially as the indices have not changed which means the deficit has further widened.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296 billion into law. The budget was signed today at Dan Archibong Lodge topping N104, 986, 870, 898,59 billion in the economic sector. Recall that on October 26, 2023, Otu presented the estimate to the State
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council says the State needs a clearer developmental plan as Governor Bassey Otu requires the truth from Cross Riverians. The Council made the assertion through the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi Local Government Area who doubles as Chairman of the Traditional Rulers Council – HRH Etim Okon