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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reiterated his commitment to continue supporting women's advancement in the state, encouraging gender equality in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 5, as well as creating more opportunities for women in his administration. The governor pledged this in his message to mark the 2025 International Women’s Day through his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill. In the words of the governor, "Globally, several women have continued to inspire hope, unity, and peace across diverse endeavors. Here in our dear state, I am continually inspired by great women who have proven themselves in their assigned responsibilities, either in the public or private sector. "This year's theme, Accelerate Action, clearly underscores a great need for global leaders to urgently commit to actualizing gender equality, as well as empowering women and girls. "For us in Cross River State, we will continue to push for women's advancement and sup...

  The Cross River Special Advisers Forum has unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, affirming that there is “no vacancy in Peregrino” come 2027. The resolution was made during a press briefing at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar, where the Forum acknowledged the governor’s remarkable developmental strides across the state. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, described Governor Otu as a visionary leader who has transformed Cross River through critical infrastructure projects, economic revitalization, and strategic political influence at the national level. Akiba pointed to ongoing road construction projects, economic rejuvenation, and improved investor confidence as evidence of the governor’s commitment to the state’s progress. He emphasized that Cross River is witnessing a turnaround under Governor Otu, adding that his leadership ex...

  The Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis and Cross River State Representative to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has bolstered the preparedness of the state's table tennis contingent with the acquisition of top-tier equipment, kits, and accessories worth 2.5 million naira ahead of the highly anticipated Niger Delta Games in Uyo. In a statement made available to newsmen, Duke underscored his unwavering commitment to the advancement of table tennis, recalling the modest beginnings of Canaan Table Tennis and its meteoric rise to prominence. “When we embarked on this journey years ago, many dismissed our vision as inconsequential, but today, the narrative has been rewritten. Canaan Table Tennis has not only brought laurels to Cross River State but has also stamped its authority on the global stage,” he declared. He thanked governor Bassey Otu once again for the unwavering support for sports And table tennis specifically. Reflecting on the club’s rece...

  In a bid to spur economic development in rural areas, Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu has commissioned a 440kwp  mini solar grid to provide uninterrupted power supply to four communities in Etung local government area. Speaking at the official commissioning ceremony in Etomi community on Wednesday 5 March 2025, Governor Otu said that the government is working to ensure that rural communities in the 196 wards have access to clean energy through solar.  The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, said the state would collaborate with the federal government and foreign donor agencies willing to light up rural communities to ensure no household was left out. He pledged to bring the dividends of democracy to small business holders who desperately need light to stay afloat, in addition to other social amenities that make life comfortable. Engr (Mrs) Ngozi Ejiogu, who represented the Director General, ...

  In a major step toward improving transparency and efficiency, Governor Bassey Otu has directed the digitalization of Cross River State’s asset registry. This initiative is aimed at streamlining the audit, management, and recovery of government-owned assets, ensuring better accountability and decision-making. The move follows the Governor’s approval for a comprehensive audit and recovery process, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to good governance and responsible asset management. To drive this transformation, key government officials—including Special Adviser on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor; Economic Adviser, Prof. Peter Oti; Accountant General, Dr. (Mrs.) Glory Effiong; and Auditor General, Mrs. Anne Essessien—held a strategic meeting in Calabar with Nugi Technologies Nigeria Limited, the firm overseeing the project’s implementation. During the session, officials provided technical insights to ensure the asset registry system is tailored to meet ...

Over the last eight years, Cross River State witnessed an avalanche of appointments under Ayade's administration, an initiative famously christened "Food on the Table." This program enrolled hundreds of youths onto the state's payroll, providing them with salaries for the duration of the administration. Upon assuming office, Sen. Bassey Otu introduced a more sustainable and enduring initiative, the "Skills-in-the-Hands," aimed at empowering young Cross Riverians to create wealth and achieve financial independence, elevating individuals to heights they never thought possible. In a country where unemployment rates have reached unprecedented levels, leaving millions of graduates in uncertainty and susceptible to various crimes, including fraud, kidnapping and other serious offenses, the importance of empowering youths with skills and setting them up cannot be overstated. Equipping them for financial independence paves the way for economic freedom for countless ...

  The member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril Omini, has urged local government councillors to remain steadfast in advocating for the interests of their communities in their legislative roles.  He made this appeal during a presentation at the three-day Capacity-Building and Utilization Workshop for Local Government Legislative Councils, held at Landmark Hotel in Ogoja.  The event, themed "Building Institutions to Deliver Service and Facilitate Sustainable Development in the Local Government Systems," was organized by the Cross River State Government in collaboration with the Center for Community Policy and Strategic Development (CCPSD). In his presentation titled "Understanding the Critical Role of Local Government Legislators in Facilitating Sustainable Community Development," Hon. Omini emphasized the crucial role of local legislators in crafting policies that directly influence the welfare of citizens...