Calabar, Cross River State – The Executive Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Hon. Yibala Inyang, has emerged as the Chairman of the Forum of Local Government Chairmen in the State. Inyang emerged as the Chairman of the Forum on Monday, November 18, during the forum’s meeting held at the Glass House, Government House, Calabar….
Obanliku, Cross River State – As part of preparations for the funeral of the late former Senate President, Distinguished Senator Dr Joseph Wayas, scheduled for November 30, Cross River Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Planning Committee, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Sunday, conducted a routine inspection of the deceased’s compound where the construction of…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu has charged the Joint Public Service Negotiation and Implementation Committee of the new N70,000 National Minimum Wage in the state, to submit its report within the shortest possible time. Governor Otu gave the charge recently during the inauguration of the committee at the Glass House, the temporary…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, presented official vehicles to the newly inaugurated Vice Chairmen of Council. This is in line with the Cross River State Government’s commitment to enhancing productivity and efficiency while promoting the well-being of the public service workforce, particularly at the local government level….
Calabar, Cross River State – Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey has met with the chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the State, who were recently sworn in by the State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu. Addressing the Chairmen in the meeting, which was held at the Deputy Governor’s…
Idum-Mbube, Ogoja — Cross River State is witnessing a state-wide exercise today, Saturday, November 2, 2024, as the Local Government Council Election are taking place across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, joined his constituents to cast his vote at his polling unit in Idum-Mbube, Ogoja. Speaking…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, presided over a special Valedictory Executive Council Meeting in honour of the late Tanko Ashang, Esq., SAN, former Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice in Cross River State, who died on October 8, 2024. Governor Otu was represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey. The event,…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership in establishing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and ensuring its successful launch. Governor Otu made this commendation on Tuesday, when the Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, alongside other top officials of the…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has reiterated his administration’s desire to transition the state from subsistence agriculture to agricultural mechanisation. Otu made the call at the 2024 annual Leboku New Yam festival of Yakurr people on Thursday in Ugep, with the theme: “Community mobilisation for sustainable growth.” Represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing the state’s socioeconomic landscape by fostering a conducive environment for business growth. Represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Governor Otu made this statement when he received in audience, Mr Charles Odii, the Director General of the Small and…