Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Mr Effa Effiong Nyong as the Chairman of the Cross River State Commercial Transportation Regulatory Agency (CTRA). The Governor also appointed four others as members of the Agency. They include Mr Ukpong Mfon Ukpong, Mr Dominic Effiong Edem, Mr Bassey Bassey Ogar and Mr Edet Okon Ekpo. The appointment was…
Sen. (Prince) Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State, has appointed two coordinators of Cassava Value Chain and Border Security respectively. Rev. Augustine Oqua was appointed as the Coordinator of the Cross River State Cassava Value Chain. Also, Loe Ayamba was appointed as the Coordinator of Cross River State Border Security. READ ALSO: 4 Police officers…
Governor Bassey has appointed eight into the Cross River State Muslim Welfare Pilgrim Board. This was disclosed in a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Monday, 8th July 2024. According to the press release, “All appointees are to report to the office of the Secretary to the…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. (Prince) Bassey Otu, has appointed Mr Boniface Okache as Deputy Chief of Staff. Okache’s appointment was contained in a press release signed by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Monday, 8th July 2024. READ ALSO: Lawyer/Activist Ebam arrested for protesting against hunger has been released “His…
By Agba Jalingo The Cross River State Government recently initiated what they called “a comprehensive exercise to remove mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Calabar” to a ‘mental holding centre.’ The statement from the government house claimed that the holding centre was “designed to provide immediate care and rehabilitation for mentally challenged individuals found…
Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has said that World Refugee Day was not just a celebration but a call to action to stand in solidarity with them. Governor Otu represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, said this at the weekend, adding that it was a celebration of hope, resilience, and…
OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, SENATOR PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU OVER THE ACCUMULATED UNPAID RETIREES’ GRATUITY. Your Excellency Sir, Distinguished Senator Prince Bassey Otu. Let me use this medium to formally convey hearty congratulations to you on your emergence as the 4th democratically elected Governor of Cross River…
Governor Bassey Otu has appointed His Royal Majesty Ovai (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward JP as the new Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council (Council of Chiefs). HRM Ovai Edward’s appointment was contained in a press statement signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Friday, 21st June 2024….
…welcomes private sector partnership for sports development in Cross River State Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to provide a level playing ground for private sector partnership in the development of the sports ecosystem of the state. Otu disclosed the administration’s preparedness when he received a team of…
Governor Bassey Otu has commenced the rehabilitation of roads in Ogoja Local Government Area in Northern Cross River State. The roads currently under rehabilitation are Ukamusha Street connecting Calabar Street and Mission Road, Ishiborr by St. Benedict Cathedral Catholic Church Cemetery and Ndok Junction leading to Abakpa Roundabout. Other are Ukamusha Street connecting Ishiborr and…
