Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has inaugurated the new Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty (Ovai) Elder Solomon Osim Edward. Ovai Edward, who is the Paramount Ruler of the Abi local government area in the Central Senatorial District of the State, has a two-year term on the saddle of…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has warned traditional rulers in the state against deviating from lay down rules. Otu stated this on Tuesday, 16th July 2024, during the inauguration of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Osim Edward, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area,…
By Itam Offor Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has requested the State Legislature’s approval to reorganise the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The request, contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, highlighted the Commission’s ineffectiveness and prayed the Legislature to “act, pursuant to…
…hails Papa Dorncklaimz Enamhe, Who is Who in Northern Cross River for initiating the process A group known as Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA), Abuja has lauded Governor Bassey Otu’s swift response and citizen-focused governance approach following the recent repatriation of the remains of the Late Nigerian Senate President, Senator (Dr) Joseph Wayas. The…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Umon North Ward in Biase Local Government Area, has affirmed the indefinite suspension of Cross River State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Helen Isamoh Egodo for gross misconduct. The affirmation of Isamoh’s suspension was announced during a press conference in Calabar, on Tuesday by the APC Chairman, Umon North Ward,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has constituted a 19-man task force recovery of all State Government-owned houses and other properties. This was disclosed by a press release signed by Ushie F. U., Director of Administration, for the State Commissioner for Housing, Dr Beatrice Igwe, on Friday, 12th July 2024. The press statement which…
Governor Bassey Otu has approved a review and immediate suspension of the recent appointment into the Governing Councils for the Schools of Nursing in Obudu and Calabar. This was disclosed by a press statement signed by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday, 11th July 2024. “The status quo before the suspended…
Your Excellency, the People’s Governor Sir, I write to you with concern and a hint of shock. As a vocal advocate for equity and fairness, I am compelled to address the perceived marginalisation of the Utugwang people in your appointments since assuming office as the 4th democratically elected Governor of our dear state in the…
Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Dr Godwin Iyala as the Director General of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme. The Governor also appointed five others into the State Health Insurance Scheme. According to a press release signed by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, 8th July 2024, Otu appointed Jude…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed 55 more Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. In a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, 8th July 2024, Otu appointed 21 Special Advisers, 15 Senior Special Assistants and 19 Special Assistants. “All appointees are…
