By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has launched a significant land clearing project aimed at developing 12,000 hectares for arable crop cultivation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance food security and economic development in the state. The project, a collaboration with the Nigerian Agricultural
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to combat crimes in the State. Governor represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey made the pledge, when he received the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South, DIG Sokari Pedro
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, on Tuesday, received members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), affirming that great nations are built on a foundation of sacrifice. The Governor gave the charge when he received the team led by the National President, Dr. Uche Ojinmah,
By Patrick Obia The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced a new minimum wage of forty thousand (N40,000), only for workers in the State, lamenting the low productivity of workers. He made the pronouncement while addressing Cross River workers at the U.J Esuene sports stadium in Calabar, the State capital where
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has suspended two clan heads in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, HRH. Etinyin Ekpenyong Ekpo Asuquo, the Clan Head of Atimbo and Clan Head of Akansoko, HRH Etinyin Archibong Ita Le’Nelson, over insubordination. In a press release issued via his Chief
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu on Thursday, commissioned the 20-kilometer new evacuation road, constructed by cement manufacturing giant, Lafarge Africa Plc and commended Larfage for investing in the State. The road, which construction started in 2010, spans from Mfamosing, extending through Abiati, Etamkpini and terminating at Odukpani junction. Speaking at the
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu felicitates with his predecessor, Senator Ben Ayade on his 56th birthday celebrations. Governor Otu stated this through his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, where he said the former Governor still has “a lot to offer” Cross Riverians. In a birthday
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The children of Governor Otu’s loyalist – Offiong Effiwatt, who passed on two months ago have received scholarships from the Governor. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otu, Emmanuel Ogbeche, disclosed this in Calabar, the State capital. The scholarship was announced during a surprise condolence visit to the deceased