By Frank Ulom The governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has rewarded the youths of Nyangasang in Calabar Municipality for playing a role in apprehending kidnappers earlier last month. Otu made the donation in cash on Thursday via his Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar. CONVERSEER reports that the youths helped in the…
By Blessing Enagu The Maize Association of Nigeria (MAAN), Cross River State Chapter, has pledged its support towards the actualisation of the food security agenda of Governor Bassey Edet Otu for the State. Pledging the association’s commitment, Executive Members led by the State Chairman, Mr Yakubu Gowon, during a visit to the Cross River State…
By Frank Ulom The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu has told his archrival, Senator Sandy Onor to join his administration in order to move the state forward. Otu stated this on Wednesday (22nd November 2023) after the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos affirmed his victory at the March 18, 2023 governorship…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State headed by Governor Bassey Otu has approved the sum of four hundred million naira (N400m) as a grant for the agricultural sector state. The approval was given during the 17th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the temporary Government House,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State had waded into the tussle of the revered Obong of Calabar Stool, saying Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V remains the valid Obong and Treaty King of the Efik Kingdown. Governor Otu gave the pronouncement on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has enjoined the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 Corps Members deployed to the state to contribute positively to its socio-economic development. Otu disclosed this on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, during the official opening and swearing-in ceremony of the corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation…
By Kingsley Agim; Ejeh Peter The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has expressed excitement and satisfaction at the pace and quality of work in the construction of the European Union/United Nations-supported Ultramodern Fistula Centre at General Hospital, Calabar. Dr Ayuk, who made the assertion, Monday, November 6, 2023, when he…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Rev. (Hon.) James Okon Anam as the new Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Anam’s appointment was contained in a press release signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, November 6, 2023. According to the statement, the Governor charged…
Written addresses in the case between Sen. Sandy Onor and Prince Bassey have been adopted by the Appeal Court sitting in Lagos. CONVERSEER learned that the appellant court adopted the addresses filed by Onor challenging the Election Tribunal Court judgment which affirms Otu as the winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Cross…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has offered global investors willing to invest in the state of a tax haven. Otu made the commitment when he hosted top global CEOs in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, at a breakfast meeting aimed at enhancing the tourism fortunes of the state. “Your presence here speaks volume…
