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…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed into law two pivotal bills passed by the State House of Assembly, namely, the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Cross River State Office of the Surveyor-General Bill, 2025, marking another milestone in his…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has received commendation from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Cross River State Chapter, for his inclusive governance and fulfilment of promises to both indigenes and non-indigenes in the state. The commendation was made on Sunday in Calabar by the Cross River State President of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has welcomed the whole world to the 2025 Carnival Calabar – a month-long event which starts from 1st December and ends on 1st January. Otu extended the warm invitation to tourists and fun-seekers across the world on Sunday, 19th October, while flagging…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Barr. Alex Ukam, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his visionary leadership and remarkable achievements as he marks his 66th birthday. In a special goodwill message issued on Friday, Ukam praised Governor Otu for…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him…
