Gov Otu assures MAN of Cross River’s readiness to host 2026 AGM, Summit in Calabar

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) of the state government’s readiness to host the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Manufacturers’ Summit in Calabar. Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, gave the assurance on…

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Otu flags off construction of phase II of 17km Boki East-West road

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…

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Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

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…

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“Bakassi’s Abandonment: Unholy and Unjust” - C’River Deputy Governor calls attention to Bakassi plight as coastal states sign 10-point communiqué

“Bakassi’s Abandonment: Unholy and Unjust” – C’River Deputy Governor calls attention to Bakassi plight as coastal states sign 10-point communiqué

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…

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