deputy governor peter odey world bank maritime Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…

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“Bakassi’s Abandonment: Unholy and Unjust” - C’River Deputy Governor calls attention to Bakassi plight as coastal states sign 10-point communiqué

“Bakassi’s Abandonment: Unholy and Unjust” – C’River Deputy Governor calls attention to Bakassi plight as coastal states sign 10-point communiqué

By Fred Abua UYO (CONVERSEER) – As Nigeria’s coastal states ramp up efforts to establish a unified framework for border governance, maritime security, and coastal development, Deputy Governors gathered for a high-profile summit. The inaugural meeting of the Nigeria International Coastal Border Platform was held on Friday, 8th August 2025, at the CEEDAPEG Hotel in…

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