Calabar, Nigeria – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has signed the “Budget of Sustainable Growth” for 2025, amounting to N538.5 billion, into law. This significant move underscores the administration’s commitment to sustainable development, with a focus on infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and improved living standards. The Governor approved…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has scheduled a meeting with the aspirants in the just concluded Local Government Election in the state. Converseer reports that that some of the aspirants, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were not happy with the selection process…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Friday welcomed the Chinese Consul General, Ms Yan Yuqing, in his office in Calabar, where he called for enhanced Chinese investment in the state. The Consul General, accompanied by her team, presented anti-malaria drugs worth N35 million to support the state’s healthcare efforts….
Calabar, Nigeria – In a bid to strengthen security and foster collaboration among law enforcement agencies, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has embarked on the rehabilitation of structures and construction of roads across all security commands within the state. This significant move reflects the administration’s commitment to enhancing security infrastructure to…
By Asuquo Cletus Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers Forum has held its second edition of the State Thanksgiving Service. The well-attended service which took place on Saturday in Calabar, the State capital, brought together people from diverse backgrounds to thank God for His grace and blessings upon the State. The…
Bekwarra, Cross River – The Ada Bekwarra, Hon. Signor Omang, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for restoring electricity in the Local Government Area after 15 years of wallowing in darkness. The revered monarch who gave the commendation when the Think Cross River group led by Mr Edem Darlington visited him at his hometown at Gakem,…
Bekwarra, Cross River – As part of efforts to bolster agricultural productivity and food security, Cross River State Governor, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on Friday, flagged off the harvest of the Outgrowers Rice Farm in Ugboro, Bekwarra Local Government Area. The 5,000-hectare initiative forms the initial phase of a larger 50,000-hectare project aimed…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Season of Sweetness, as used during the campaign in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, has literally turned soar, according to some citizens. The administration of Governor Bassey Otu, which promised the citizens of the state lots of goodies, has yet to give them anything near sweetness. There have…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross River State, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Otu and his Wife, Bishop Dr (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, have both been consecrated and installed into their Apostolic and Bishopric offices. According to a statement by Faith Okon-Egbujiem, Press Secretary, Office of the Wife of the Governor, the event which took…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the funding for the Bathymetric Survey of the Bakassi Deep Seaport Project, which will create employment opportunities for the people. Converseer reports that the approval was given during the 11th regular meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council for 2024, held on December 5, Executive Council…
