Governor Otu to Establish Ward Development Committees

CALABAR – As part of efforts to deepen grassroots development, Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled plans to establish Ward Development Committees across all 196 wards in Cross River State. This initiative aims to ensure that government projects and policies effectively reach the grassroots, with oversight from local government legislators to enhance transparency and accountability. Speaking…

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Education Empowerment: Yakurr 1 Lawmaker Invests ₦10M in JAMB Applicants

YAKURR – Hon. Cyril Omini, the representative for Yakurr 1 State Constituency and Chair of the Finance and Appropriation Committee in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has allocated ₦10 million to cover application and registration expenses for prospective candidates in his constituency ahead of the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations….

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Group Accuses Governor Otu’s Aide of Misconduct, Calls for Action

CALABAR – The Cross River State Good Governance and Transparency Initiative (CRSGGTI) has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the actions of Mr Godwin Akpama, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Intelligence. The group accused Mr Akpama of gross misconduct, including blackmail, extortion, misuse of office, and undermining the principles of good governance…

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