…pledges support to ensure success of Federal Housing project Governor Bassey Otu has promised unwavering support for the Federal Government’s housing initiative being implemented nationwide, including in Cross River State. Speaking at the weekend, during a meeting with the management team of the Federal Housing Authority, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Oyetunde…
…commends the Governor for increasing minimum wage to N40,000 By Frank Ulom The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Cross River State Council, has expressed its satisfaction with the state government’s achievements under the leadership of Senator Prince Bassey Otu, who they refer to as the “People’s First’ Governor, within the first 11 months in office. The…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended the Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team. The Governor also suspended further payments of government lease fees in the concerned area. According to a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, the…
By Our Reporter As disagreement continues to surround the 2024 allocation of the Cross River State Cocoa Estate, Bendeghe-Ekiem youths are the latest among the landlord communities to call on Governor Bassey Otu to investigate the double dealings, injustice and usurpations that characterised the just-concluded exercise. Recall that youths in Agbokim and Etomi communities had…
GOODWILL MESSAGE BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE – SENATOR (PRINCE) BASSEY E. OTU ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2024 WORKERS’ DAY, 1ST MAY 2024. PROTOCOL: I count it all joy and expression of goodwill and solidarity with the workers of Cross River State in the commemoration of the 2024 International Labour…
…appeals for patience over gratuity backlog By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for the state workers, saying that the new wage implementation aligns with the realities of the time in the state rather than sentiments. In his words, “Owing to the peculiarity of…
By Inyali Peter Governor Bassey Otu’s administration has demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of tertiary education in Cross River State. His appointments and policy decisions have shown a commitment to excellence and a passion for elevating the state’s educational institutions. The appointment of Senator Stephen Odey as Commissioner for Education is a masterstroke….
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has appointed 15 persons into the Cross River State Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission and State Planning Commission. The Governor through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gill, on Thursday, 25th April 2024, approved the appointment of five persons into the State…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has appointed 16 into the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences in Ogoja and Itigidi. According to a press release signed by Comrade Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday, 25th April, eight persons were appointed into the Governing Council of…
…receives fact-finding committee report on activities of ENG-HUAT rubber industries limited By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured that his administration is committed to ensuring that the rich agricultural endowment of the state is developed, and made to become the economic mainstay of the state. Speaking from his office in…
