Tag: Governor Bassey Otu

By: Mandy Park Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has described the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Akomaye Parker Undiandeye, as a quintessential soldier, accomplished intelligence chief and illustrious son of the state, whose life exemplifies courage, honour and distinguished service. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Linus Obogo, to mark Parker’s 58 birthday, Governor Otu said the General’s remarkable ascent from Bedia in Cross River State to the commanding heights of Nigeria’s…

Photo: Governor Otu Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has assured the people of the Northern Senatorial District of sustained government intervention in infrastructure, education, electricity and economic development, pledging to address critical challenges affecting the region. Otu gave the assurance on Monday during a high-level stakeholder engagement with political leaders and other key stakeholders from Cross River North at the Conference Hall of the Ogoja Local Government Council headquarters. The meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to present their concerns directly to the Governor, with roads, bridges,…

Photo: Governor Otu By Nate Otaba As Governor Bassey Edet Otu rounds off his three days working visit to the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State, it is important to highlight one of the significant themes of the tour: the renewed commitment of his administration to the promotion of culture, tourism and the preservation of the state’s rich cultural heritage. Under Governor Otu’s leadership, the Carnival Calabar has continued to expand, with the introduction of the Central Senatorial Carnival and Northern Senatorial Carnival, making the iconic festival more inclusive,…

Photo: Governor Otu By Kingsley Agim The Director-General (DG) of Neighbour2Neighbour Grassroots Network, Dr. Bobby Ekpenyong, has described Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s performance in office as the strongest justification for his re-election in 2027, saying the Governor deserves a second term to consolidate the development gains recorded across Cross River State. Ekpenyong said the Otu administration had, in the last three years, demonstrated commitment to improving security, infrastructure, workers’ welfare, agriculture and the state’s investment climate, arguing that continuity was necessary to sustain the momentum. He said one of the…

Photo: Governor Bassey Otu Photo: Mandy Park The Chairman of Cross River State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, has said that the state government was not owing any employee legitimately recruited into the Local Government Service. Hon Ekpo stated this in a press statement he issued on Thursday to present the facts of the matter on the protest by “purported” Local Government workers claiming to be owed salaries for over eleven months. The statement reads in full: “The attention of the Cross River State Local Government Service…

By: Mandy  Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to securing the state’s waterways and creating an enabling environment for maritime investments. Otu declared that Cross River’s coastal corridor remains a safe and profitable destination for local and international investors. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday during an inspection visit to the Calabar Marina Business Hub, where he toured the newly introduced MV-Eja, a ferry owned by SeaExpress, now operating on the Calabar-Cameroon commercial route. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Transportation, Pastor…