By Magnus Effiong Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River State has presented a budget estimates of N498 billion, christened ‘Budget of Sustainable Growth,’ to the State House of Assembly for 2025. Otu said the sum of N328 billion, representing about 68 per cent of the total budget size, was allocated to capital expenditures while N170…
Ikom, October 29, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Cross River State on November 2, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the All Progressives Congress, APC campaign, emphasising a commitment to grassroots development. Represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, PhD, the flag-off ceremony was held on Sunday at…
Calabar, October 29, 2024 – Ahead of the November 2, 2024 local government elections, Cross River State Commissioner of Police, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has assured residents of a peaceful and secure electoral process. Speaking to the press following a security briefing led by Governor Bassey Otu, on Monday, Grimah emphasised the commitment of the…
Calabar, October 29, 2024 – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, has proposed the sum of N498 billion as 2025 budget for the State. Presenting the proposal at the hallowed chambers of the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, Governor Otu attributed N328 billion (66%) to Capital Expenditure and N170 billion (34%) to Recurrent Expenditure….
The Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called for a people-centric approach to leadership as the All Progressive Congress (APC) officially flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming local government elections. The event, which was held at the Ikom Township Stadium, marked the launch…
Calabar, October 27, 2024 – In a symbolic blend of faith and governance, Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has reappointed Archbishop Emmah Isong, a notable cleric and the National Publicity Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), as the Director General of the state’s Anti-Tax Agency. The announcement was made during…
