By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and stimulate socio-economic development in rural communities, and in fulfilment of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure across Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the second phase of the 17-kilometre…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has officially launched its Deforestation-Free Policy on Cocoa and Oil Palm, developed with the support of the UK Government-funded Propcom+ programme. The policy was unveiled on Wednesday at the Government House, Calabar. Speaking at the launch, Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Wednesday has received Senator Jarigbe Agom at his residence in Calabar as the Senator continues his engagement with critical stakeholders and leaders across the Northern Senatorial District and the state following his defection to the All Progressives…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government, through the state-owned University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has entered into a partnership with Zhenjiang College in China to promote academic collaboration and institutional development. Governor Bassey Otu, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, disclosed this during a joint audience with…
By Fred Abua UYO (CONVERSEER) – As Nigeria’s coastal states ramp up efforts to establish a unified framework for border governance, maritime security, and coastal development, Deputy Governors gathered for a high-profile summit. The inaugural meeting of the Nigeria International Coastal Border Platform was held on Friday, 8th August 2025, at the CEEDAPEG Hotel in…
Cross River Government, led by Deputy Governor Peter Odey, issues resolutions to address the inter-communal crisis between Ikom and Obubra LGAs, including land suspension and a new peace committee.
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (PhD), on Friday attended a solo art exhibition by Nelly Idagba, a Cross River-born artist and lawyer.
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission Chairman, Rt. Hon. George Oben-Etchi, PhD, has extended warm congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on the occasion of their second anniversary in office. In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman on Thursday, the Commission described the Otu-led administration…
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has called on journalists across the state and the nation to maintain the highest standards of journalism ethics in the performance of their duties.
