By Godwin Ajom A female traditional ruler in Eyong Abatim community, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Obongawan Marie Ikpeme Erete (Aruk Ii), has called for unity amongst Nigerians and deliberate promotion of local contents, particularly cotton materials as a pathway to national prosperity. Obongawan Marie gave the advice while unfolding her efforts
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has called on Cross Riverians to sustain unity and collective purpose as the surest pathway to shared prosperity, declaring that the state’s steady progress is the fruit of inclusive governance and deliberate collaboration. In his 2026 New Year message entitled: “Together, We
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has launched Deforestation-Free Policy, an initiative designed to position the state at the forefront of sustainable, climate-smart commodity production in Nigeria and beyond. Unveiling the policy recently in Calabar, Governor Bassey Otu represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, described the initiative
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has approved the constitution of the African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference Committee 2026. The Committee will spearhead the State’s engagement in the prestigious Afreximbank-led Investment Conference designed to boost intra-African trade and investment. Members of the committee includes Prof.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Tuesday, presented a total budget outlay of ₦780.59 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Inclusive Growth” designed to consolidate on the gains of his administration’s People First
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has assured investors of a conducive environment to invest in the state. The Governor of the state, Sen. Bassey Otu gave the assurance to Holcim Cement group that has taken over ownership of Lafarge Africa PLC, while receiving a high-powered delegation of the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has offered insights into how the state secured the hosting rights for the African Sub-Sovereign Government Network (AFSNET) 2026, disclosing that the feat was owed largely to the state’s growing reputation for integrity, stability, and good governance. Governor Bassey Otu, speaking to newsmen at the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has warned against payment of revenues into unauthorized individual and corporate accounts including the exchange of physical cash for government official services, fines or levies. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang dated 31st July, 2025,