By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been honoured with the Best Governor in Agriculture and Food Security at the 2025 Africa Food Heroes Awards. The event which held Thursday at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja was in recognition of Governor Otu’s administration’s significant contributions to…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, said…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of 12 distinguished professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. According to a statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board over job scandal. According to a statement signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Monday, 17th November 2025, the…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has officially unveiled the 2025 Carnival Mascot and the newly established Carnival Calabar Diaspora Band. The unveiling, performed by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, took place during the Second Dry Run, held at the popular Eleven Eleven Roundabout. Calabar…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has urged motorists to celebrate responsibly during the Yuletide, warning against reckless driving that could lead to road crashes. Otu disclosed this on Thursday in Calabar during a Town Hall Meeting organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to further advocate…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has suspended the recent local government recruitment exercise. This was contained in a release signed by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Wednesday, 12th November 2025. Converseer reports that the suspension of the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and Dr Calistus Aruku to head strategic empowerment initiatives in the state. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo was appointed as Chairman of the Cross River Social Investment Programme (SIP), while Dr Calistus Aruku was appointed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Mr Darlington Basey Eyo, has resigned from office. His resignation has been accepted by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. According to a press statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Wednesday,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, on Saturday, joined other dignitaries at the wedding ceremony of Francis Edem Bassey, son of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The colourful event, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Egerton, Calabar, witnessed…
