By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has directed the immediate payment of all State and Local Government Workers and Pensioners. This was contained in a press statement signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Wednesday. The statement read in full; “Governor Bassey Otu directs that…
By Chris Njoku Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has disclosed that the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) scheme remains a veritable tool for national unity and integration against all odds. Otu made the call on Tuesday during the official opening/swearing-in ceremony of 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 Prospective Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation…
By Frank Ulom The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, has said the Governor is not seeking any financial assistance whatsoever. Recall that during the 2019 and 2023 general elections, politicians were coming out to claim that citizens bought interest forms for them. Some even solicited funds…
By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has expressed his deepest condolences over the tragic death of the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Dr Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and others in a helicopter accident in the United States. “I received with utmost shock and sadness the tragic death of…
By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu says his administration is committed to reviving golf as “one of those prestigious sports that would attract both national and international visitors and investors” to the state. The Governor gave the commitment, Friday, when he welcomed a delegation from the Calabar Golf Club to his office on a courtesy…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State House of Assembly has refuted the claim that it is attempting to ambush and strip Governor Bassey Otu of his constitutional powers following the passing of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Bill. This was made known in a statement signed by Matthew Okache,…
