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…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Barr. Ewa Aye Henshaw as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO Equity and Investment Company Limited. Equity and Investment Company Limited is owned by the Government of Cross River State. According to a statement by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on…
By Frank Ulom The governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has rewarded the youths of Nyangasang in Calabar Municipality for playing a role in apprehending kidnappers earlier last month. Otu made the donation in cash on Thursday via his Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar. CONVERSEER reports that the youths helped in the…
By Blessing Enagu The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Cross River State Chapter, has pledged its support towards the actualisation of the food security agenda of Governor Bassey Edet Otu for the State. Pledging the association’s commitment, Executive Members led by the State Chairman, Mr Yakubu Gowon, during a visit to the Cross River State…
By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu has told his archrival, Senator Sandy Onor to join his administration in order to move the state forward. Otu stated this on Wednesday (22nd November 2023) after the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos affirmed his victory at the March 18, 2023 governorship…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State headed by Governor Bassey Otu has approved the sum of four hundred million naira (N400m) as a grant for the agricultural sector state. The approval was given during the 17th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the temporary Government House,…