Cross River State Governor, His Excellency Apostle Sen. Dr. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the implementation of the 65 years of age or 40 years in service retirement policy for health workers in the state. The policy, announced by the Office of the Head of Service, Cross River State, is aimed at addressing the…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed a commissioner designate, Director-General and Senior Special Adviser, to add to his enormous cabinet. According to a press release dated July 25, 2026, and signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, the appointments…
By Frank Ulom Former Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Gershom Bassey, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a transformative project capable of changing the economic fortunes of Cross River State if completed as planned. Speaking during a media chat, the frontline member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the multi-billion-naira…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the recruitment of 40 additional medical doctors to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state’s 17 public hospitals. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this in Calabar, on Monday, saying the recruitment is part of the administration’s ongoing…
…approves 30 ad-hoc staff to kickstart new Government Printing Press By Benedict Okache In a decisive move that underscores his unwavering commitment to revitalising State institutions and driving holistic development, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, PNIPR, has approved the employment of 25 new staff members to strengthen the workforce…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has given automatic employment to seven outstanding indigenes of the state who distinguished themselves during the 2025 National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, year and were subsequently honoured by President Bola Tinubu with the prestigious Presidential Honours Award at the Aso Villa. The governor made this known when he…
