In the dynamic world of public finance, creating a realistic budget framework is paramount to the success of a state’s economic development. A well-crafted budget is the bedrock of sound financial management for any government entity. In the case of Cross River State, the transition from the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade to the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has activated 112 toll-free line to help in emergency responses in the State. The activation is contained in a memo signed by the Director General of the Cross River arm of the State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Chief Mrs. Angela Ogeyi in case of
By Our Reporter The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the following appointments to the Cross River State Carnival Commission. According to a press statement signed by Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gabe Onah is Executive Chairman of the Commission. Mr. Austin Cobham is Secretary while
By Godwin Otang Despite Cross River State being one of the earliest states to pass the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, ACJL, Civil Society Organizations and Criminal Justice actors in the state are seeking improvement in the implementation of the Law, as they have noted that the State is still backward in implementation. The demands
By Patrick Obia From the Millicent filling station around Effio-ette, the appalling condition of Calabar-Oban-Ekang Road becomes more apparent as commuters and motorists dread passing the road. The federal government through the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, with its objective of improving transportation infrastructure and restoring the nation’s road network, approved NGN169 billion for
By Godwin Otang Last June the Cross River State Government issued a press statement that announced the cancellation of agreement on the operation of the state’s owned commercial plane being managed by Aero Contractors. The state instead reassigned the lease manager of its Boeing 737-300, known as Cally Air, to Melers Global Resources, a company
According to the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.”, this means with proper planning, the right strategy, and purposeful leadership, lost glory can after all be regained. Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Otu has demonstrated this with the restoration and renewing of the state’s lofty
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The government of Cross River State has pledged to adequately carry persons living with disabilities and albinos in governance. The commitment was made by Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) during a courtesy visit by both stakeholders at his office. Responding to their plea, the