By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Alumni of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has applauded the Executive Governor of the state, Senator Bassey Otu for appointing Barr. Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo as the Pro-Chancellor and Professor Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution, respectively. In a letter of appreciation signed
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has commenced the amendment of the Local Government Law 2007. In a plenary held on Monday 20th January, 2025, at the Assembly Complex, the proposed amendment bill seeks to increase political appointments across the LGAs. The bill states that “The
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Mr. Antigha Edem Gill, as the Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The appointment was contained in a press release signed by Nsa Gill, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor dated
By Mary Bassey The Chairman, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Mr. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye has announced the appointment of five into various offices including his spokesman. A statement issued by Honorable Undiandeye to CrossRiverWatch, dated November 8, 2024 and signed by him shows that a former staff of CrossRiverWatch, Ikwen Atuaka was
By Favour Adinya To strengthen the healthcare system in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has appointed a 13-member Governing Board for the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA). In a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gill Nsa, Governor Otu said the appointment is in line with Law Number 10 of
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
By Favour Effiong And Anita Otu The President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims has cleared the air on why she rolled out a list of 50 aides in her government. The SUG President had a few days ago released names of 50 persons as aides. The
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has appointed the Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Ovai (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward JP, as the new State Council of Chiefs Chairman. HRM, Ovai Solomon will replace the former chairman, the Paramount of Bakassi HRH,