By Frank Ulom The governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has said the current minimum wage for workers is not enough to cover the level of inflation faced by the country. Otu stated this on Tuesday while addressing protesting workers in Calabar. According to the Governor who was ably represented by his deputy,…
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…
