By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Surveyor Efiom Edem Ekpenyong as Secretary of the State Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC). Ekpenyong replaces Mr Obase Ekaba, who recently retired from service. According to a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all Cross Riverians,” marking what he called a new dawn for the state’s economy. Speaking at the handover…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has lauded members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) for what he described as their “transformative influence on the moral, social, and developmental architecture of the nation,” pledging his administration’s full support for gender inclusion and public health advocacy. Governor…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has introduced Education Marshals to enforce compulsory school attendance and tackle the rising number of out-of-school children across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Thursday, saying the initiative…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A coalition of lecturers drawn from tertiary institutions across Cross River State under the aegis of the Coalition of Concerned Academics (COCA) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in office. They cited what they described as “verifiable indices of transformation and…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a total of N780.59 billion as the budget for 2026 fiscal year. The Budget Estimates and Appropriation Bill was presented to the Cross River State House of Assembly by the Governor during the Tuesday plenary session. The Governor…
By Kelvin Obambon CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The serenity of the Calabar Golf Course was on Saturday transformed into a bustling hub of athleticism and high-stakes networking as approximately 80 amateur golfers converged for the Governor’s Golf and Business Tournament, proudly sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria. The event saw golfers from no fewer than 10…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra, with a charge to the members to drive innovation, research, and ethical governance in advancing agricultural education and food security in the State. Speaking during…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled the Cross River Social Investment Programme (CRSIP) to deepen his People-Oriented administration across the state. The unveiling was made during the 12th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council, which took place on Monday, 20th October 2025, at the State Executive Council Chambers,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of five individuals into the Cross River State Property Development and Investment Limited (CROSPIL) Board. This was contained in a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Tuesday, 21st October 2025. According to…
