Tag: Gov Bassey Otu

Id el Maulud: Gov Otu Calls for Peace, Compassion, Unity

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Photo: Gov Otu By Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has urged Muslim faithful in the state and Nigeria to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peace, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity. Governor Otu, in a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, to mark the Id el Maulud celebration, described the birth of the Holy Prophet as an auspicious occasion that offers Muslims and humanity…

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Cross River APC Hails Otu’s Appointment as South-South Coordinator of 2027 Presidential Campaign Council

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Photo : Governor Otu By: Mandy Park The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on his appointment as the South-South Zonal Campaign Coordinator of the party’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Hon. Emmanuel Edem Inyang, the State Chairman, Rt. Hon. Christopher Sunny Etta, and members of the State Executive Committee described the appointment as a recognition of Otu’s political experience, leadership capacity and influence across the South-South geopolitical zone.…

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CIFAL Nigeria Calls for Stronger Humanitarian Response in Nigeria

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By Mandy Park The UNITAR CIFAL Nigeria has called for stronger humanitarian response mechanisms, greater accountability, and increased investment in capacity building, research, and innovation to strengthen humanitarian action and disaster preparedness in Nigeria. The call was made by the Director of UNITAR CIFAL Nigeria, Mrs. Ihuoma Njemanze, during the 16th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture and Induction Ceremony organised by the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) in Abuja to commemorate World Humanitarian Day. Held under the theme, “Resilience in Action: Strengthening Ethical Leadership, Inclusivity and Humanitarian Values…

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Governor Otu intervenes, Orders Withdrawal of Complaint, Discontinuation of Case Against Denis Odama

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Photo: Governor Otu By Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the withdrawal of a complaint against Denis Odama, a young Cross Riverian who was reported to the Police by some of his aides over what the Governor described as a “derogatory and insidious” statement against his person. The directive was contained in a statement posted on the Facebook page of the governor. The Facebook post reads: “I have been fully briefed on the case involving Denis Odama, a young Cross Riverian who was…

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Peter Willie Applauds Governor Otu for Reclaiming Cross River’s Economic Rights

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Photo : Governor Otu By Mandy Park Development economist, Peter Willie, has applauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for the restoration of Cross River State’s oil-producing status, describing the recovery of three oil wells as a significant economic milestone for the state. According to Willie, the development goes beyond the recovery of oil assets, as it represents the restoration of an important economic opportunity capable of strengthening Cross River’s revenue base, attracting investment, creating jobs and supporting sustainable development. He commended Governor Otu for his determination and persistence in pursuing the…

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Gov Otu Approves ₦355m NIFOR Oil Palm Research Complex

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Photo: Gov Otu By: Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the release of ₦355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, including modern staff accommodation, for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted at the State Executive Council meeting following consideration of a memorandum presented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr. Johnson Ebokpo. The project is designed to strengthen agricultural research, scientific innovation and technology…

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