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…
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…
The administration of Governor Bassey Otu has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising security and infrastructure as key drivers for sustainable development in Cross River State. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser on Projects/Programmes Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Raphael Morphy, during a spot assessment of critical infrastructure alongside the Chief of Staff to the Governor,…
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Monday, officially signed the Cross River State Local Government Amendment Bill 2025 into law, ushering in key reforms aimed at enhancing governance, improving service delivery, and accelerating economic development at the local government level. The newly amended law introduces structural and administrative changes to strengthen local government operations,…
CALABAR – In a bold move to enhance the welfare of civil servants after retirement, Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has launched the Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI). The programme, introduced in collaboration with the Cross River State Medium Micro-Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) and other strategic partners, aims to equip retiring and…
