Photo: Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu
By: Mandy Park
The lawmaker representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rep Bassey Akiba, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, over his emergence as Silverbird Man of the Year 2025.
The Silverbird Man of the Year Award is one of the flagship honours of the media outfit’s annual ceremony, celebrating individuals whose leadership and public service have made measurable impact on national development.
Otu’s recognition, according to Silverbird, is linked to initiatives undertaken under his watch as Governor of Cross River State, including infrastructure development, industrial expansion efforts, women empowerment programmes, and environmental sustainability projects.
In a statement issued to congratulate Otu, the performing governor and servant-leader, for the well-deserved Award, Rep Akiba said: “I extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, the Governor of Cross River State, on his well-deserved recognition as the 2025 Silverbird Man of the Year.
“This honour is not merely an award; it is a resounding affirmation of a leadership journey defined by vision, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to the service of humanity.
“His Excellency’s strides across health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism, social welfare, among other sectors, stand as a testament to purposeful leadership.
“Under his watch, governance has been redefined, anchored on the sacred trust of the people, driven by a people-first philosophy, and guided by the noble pursuit of inclusive growth.
“May God grant His Excellency renewed strength, wisdom, and the grace to achieve even greater heights as he continues to steadily steer the ship of our dear state towards prosperity and enduring progress.
“Congratulations, Your Excellency!”
