APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNING BOARD OF CROSS RIVER STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY (CRSHIA) In line with the Law number 10 of 2016, which established the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA), the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Bassey Edet Otu has approved the appointment of the Governing Board to carry out the…
As the world marks Teacher’s Day today, 5th October, a teacher in Cross River State has called on Governor Bassey Otu to implement the new N70,000 minimum wage signed by President Bola Tinubu in July. CONVERSEER reports that since the signing of the new wage, Governor Otu is yet to act on it as the…
Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled his administration’s strategy to alleviate the high costs of food items and transportation in Cross River State by reducing costs to 40%. Speaking at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar during the Independence Anniversary celebration, Governor Otu announced plans to achieve a minimum 40% reduction in transportation costs in the…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, on Wednesday, in Calabar, held discussions with IPAC leadership, reducing the cost of Chairmanship and Councillorship forms in preparation for the upcoming local government elections. Accompanied by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, the Governor acceded to IPAC’s request for a revision in…
Governor Bassey Otu has sworn in new 27 Cross River Permanent Secretaries into the State Civil Service, emphasising the need for heightened efficiency and productivity in the public sector. Addressing the newly inaugurated officials at the temporary office in Calabar on Wednesday, Governor Otu stated that, “It is truly commendable to witness a greater representation…
The people of Awi Ward in Akamkpa 1 State Constituency have written Governor Bassey Otu an open letter over the marginalisation of the zone ahead of the 2024 Cross River State local government election. According to the letter signed by Mr Ekib Edet Okpa, and made available to CONVERSEER on Monday, the people said out…
The Cross River State Government has come under fire for its failure to address the ongoing neglect of Obudu Mountain Resort (OMR) workers, who have gone unpaid for months despite repeated pleas and petitions. The petitions, directed to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) and Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Edet…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has suspended the scheduled interview for the 2024 State Secondary Education Board secondary school teachers’ recruitment. CONVERSEER reports that Paulinus Eno, Chairman/Director of Administration, Cross River State Secondary Education Board, on 20th September, scheduled 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th September for interview for the shortlisted candidates…
By Solomon Ugo Wanikade Ward has celebrated Likpee Ukelle with applause to the State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for being a God-fearing leader with a natural and unique sense of justice as the hallmark of his governance. The Likpee celebration held on the 18th of September 2024 provided common ground for the Wanikade…
By Ini Imah As the local government elections approach in Cross River State, the air is thick with anticipation and hope. The people, particularly in the Calabar Metropolis, are eager to see their voices reflected in leadership at the grassroots level. Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, affectionately called the “People’s Governor,” has earned the love…
