By Frank Ulom Power is transient, many said and Cross River has witnessed that since the swearing-in of Governor Bassey Otu on 29 May. The Governor, CONVERSEER reports, has changed a lot of things; restoring the state’s cleanliness, decorations and roads (though not everywhere). The latest is the famous Miss Africa Calabar pageantry and Northern…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has prioritised planting bamboo to enhance the forest and ecosystem conservation, which will in turn boost Cross River State economy. Otu made the call on Wednesday during the 2023 World Bamboo Day celebration in Abuja, with the theme: “Environmental Restoration and Job Creation.” The Governor who was represented by…
By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu says the State will establish a disability commission to frontally address issues of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as well as promote inclusion. The Governor gave the indication as part of activities marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked globally every December 3 at a…
By Inyali Peter During the governorship election, we told graduates, staff and students of the state-owned University, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) that Governor Bassey Otu was the real deal and needed to be supported unconditionally because he cares so much about the University. He demonstrated his love for the university while in the…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
