Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has granted approval for the employment of 31 medical doctors, 22 pharmacists and 153 nurses, in his bid to address the manpower deficit in the health sector of the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, who made the disclosure to newsmen in his office…
By Our Reporter A member of the Cross River State Policy Advisory Committee, Dr Julius Okputu, has advocated for support from all and sundry towards Governor Bassey Otu’s people-centred development agenda in the state. In a chat with newsmen on Wednesday, he affirmed that, “A very close scrutiny of the Governor’s development strides within one…
Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Prof. Patrick Nyong Asuquo as the Acting Provost of the Cross River State College of Education (COE) Akamkpa. Prof. Asuquo’s appointment was disclosed in a press release signed by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, 29th July 2024. READ ALSO: Profile of Fashion Icon Adebola Jumoke Raji:…
Many have applauded Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State for releasing another batch of appointments this month, taking the tally to over 500 but the appointments have been lopsided, says an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholder. The stakeholder who spoke under anonymity said there is no equity in the appointment as sensitive positions are…
In a time when hunger is striking hard on Nigerians and the poor are clamouring for crumbs, Governor Bassey Otu’s Special Assistant on APC Support Groups, Clement Asanye, has been accused of stealing palliatives meant for support groups. The accusation was made by Chief Samuel Egba, an Aspirant for the APC National Youth Leader, on…
We’re living in a time where prices of things (goods and services) are continually going up. This has come to bear after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023. The incessant price hike in every commodity has prompted many Nigerians who are taking to the streets on 1st August to demonstrate…
At last, Governor Bassey Otu has approved N10 billion only, to address the outstanding payment of gratuity for retired Civil and Public Servants in Cross River State. This was contained in a press statement signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Friday, 26th July 2024. According to the statement, the…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has granted Governor Bassey Otu’s request to dissolve the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). In a decisive plenary session on Thursday, 22 out of 25 Assembly members voted in favour, securing the required two-thirds majority to approve Governor Otu’s proposal. According to a press statement by…
Ntue-Atue (Dr) Emmanuel Oru Ojong, Paramount Ruler of Etung Local Government Area, has written Governor Bassey Otu over the alleged detention of former Governor Ben Ayade’s SA on Cocoa Allocation, Dr Oscar Ofuka. The letter titled “My Reaction To The Alleged Illegal Arrest and Detention of Dr Oscar Ofuka, Former Aide To Governor Ben Ayade”…
Cross River State Government has flagged off the livelihood component of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme with distribution of boats to fishermen and riverine communities of the state. Governor Bassey Otu, while presenting the items to beneficiaries on Thursday at Calabar Municipality headquarters, described the event as another milestone in his…
