The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has issued an immediate directive to reverse the recent postings made by the State Secondary Education Board. The Governor disapproves of the allegations of bias, financial motives, and lack of transparency surrounding the postings. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to embrace the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, as a time to promote peace and unity for the progress of the nation. Governor Otu who made the call in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…
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…
A leader whose people are strongly behind will do more but a leader who is distracted will do less. This has always been an instrument in governance since time immemorial. Barely one year and four months after Governor Bassey Otu was sworn in as Governor of Cross River State, there have been policies, developments and…
Cross River State’s former governors, Clement Ebri and Liyel Imoke, have expressed confidence in the current Governor, Bassey Otu, for his visionary leadership that has plunged the state to an upward trajectory after barely over a year on the saddle of leadership. The two elder statesmen made this known at Governor Otu’s award of the…
By Dominic Kidzu It took an early morning call from one of the national officers of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to spur me to this cause of action, which I consider to be in the specific regard of the corporation, the protection of the identity of the newspaper and the wider interest of…
By Deborah Ekpo Governor Bassey Otu has lauded Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, for his proactive measures in improving waste management across the state. Duke’s recent efforts have resulted in the provision of additional refuse bins, a move that has been met with…
The former lawmaker representing Obubra II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Elucate Ekom, has described Governor Bassey Otu’s leadership award as a testament to good leadership. Dr Ekom stated this in a heartfelt message obtained by CONVERSEER on Wednesday, following the conferment of the prestigious Michael Okpara Award to…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has received a prestigious award for the “Best Security Conscious Governor of the Year 2024”. Governor Otu was honoured at a Security Conference and Awards ceremony organised by the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS), held on Saturday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. According to Dr Tony Ofoyetan,…
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…
