By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has commenced a comprehensive digital literacy and capacity-building program designed to transform its civil service into a fully paperless, technology-driven workforce by the end of next year. The initiative, known as the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) program, was
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Head of Service (HoS), Orok Bassey Okon Esq., has responded to reports circulating in the media concerning the Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer (V.I.O) Engr. Ojen Okoi Ayang and Ursula Onah Agbor of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC). In a statement, Mr. Okon announced that both the officer and Ursula
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to restore the pride of the Cross River State Civil Service, with a firm assurance to continue offsetting outstanding retirees’ gratuities. He made this pledge on Monday during the swearing-in of the new Head of Service of Cross River State, Barr. Orok Okon, at
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has reviewed the recent postings made by the Office of the Head of Service in August 2025, coinciding with approaching retirement from service. The cancellation was contained in a press release signed by the Secretary to the Government, Prof. A. Owan Enoh, dated 20th
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Head of Cross River State Civil Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng has commended the 10th House of Assembly for the ongoing Amendment of the Local Government Law. The HoS, who gave the commendation during a Public Hearing on the LG Amendment Bill 2025 held at the Assembly’s Complex,
By Sylvia Akpan And Anita Otu The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has sounded alarm bells on employment extortion unfolding itself in the state. The alarm was raised in a public service announcement signed by the Head of Service in the state, Obol Dr. Innocent Eteng, dated September 23, 2024, with reference
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent As ways to avoid omission of staff names on payroll, civil and public servants together with Unified Local Government staff, State and Local Government Pensioners in Cross River State have been directed to report at the office of the head of service for audit and Bank Verification Number, (BVN)
By Mary Bassey Listen To The Report The Cross River State Government has said it is not owing salaries and pensions. The Head of Service, Mr. Timothy Ogbang made the assertion in a press release saying those claiming they are owed should come forth with evidence. Mr. Timothy said insinuations Ayade led Government is owing