2027 Budget: Otu prioritises job creation, infrastructure devt, others

2027 Budget: Otu prioritises job creation, infrastructure devt, others

By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has outlined infrastructure development, human capital development, economic diversification and job creation as key priorities that will guide the state’s 2027 budget. Governor Otu disclosed this while speaking at the opening of the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum for the Southern Senatorial District of…

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Governor Otu Approves ₦1.5bn for Youth Empowerment Scheme

Governor Otu Approves ₦1.5bn for Youth Empowerment Scheme

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has approved the release of ₦1.499 billion for the implementation of the Cross River Youth Skill Acquisition and Start-up Empowerment Programme, a landmark initiative aimed at equipping 2,620 young people across the state with vocational, technical and digital skills as well as business start-up equipment. The approval…

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Court bars UNICAL VC, 5 others from interfering with Chapel of Redemption affairs

Court bars UNICAL VC, 5 others from interfering with Chapel of Redemption affairs

By Frank Ulom The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an interim injunction barring the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong E. Offiong, management and other respondents from interfering with the UNICAL Chapel of Redemption pending the determination of a substantive fundamental rights suit instituted by Rev. (Dr) Joseph Litiamliweabe Ushie….

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