Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called on all medical professionals in the country to make more sacrifices, even as President Bola Tinubu is equally taking very difficult decisions to better the country. The governor made the call when he received a delegation in his office in Calabar from the Nigerian Medical Association […]
May Day: Gov Otu announces N40,000 minimum wage for Cross River civil servants
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has announced a new minimum wage of N40,000 for the state’s workers. The governor made this announcement during the Workers’ Day celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Otu, who said that the new wage implementation aligns with the realities of the time in the state rather […]
11 years gratuity: TUC accuses Gov Otu’s administration of reneging on promise
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, in Cross River State has accused the government of Prince Bassey Otu of reneging on its promise to clear the backlog of gratuities which has been outstanding since 2013. This year’s May Day or Workers’ Day was held at UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar where labour Unions and affiliate bodies converged […]
Otu’s appointment of acting paramount ruler sparks more crises in Cross River
Distrust, disunity and quarrels have erupted among traditional rulers in Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State. Over the weekend, there was an altercation between two contenders over the position of paramount ruler of Akpabuyo This follows the appointment of Etinyin Francis Effiom Edem, clan head of Esuk Mba, as acting paramount ruler by the state […]
Gov Otu raises subvention for Rovers FC to N10m
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has raised the monthly subvention to state-owned Rovers Football Club from N5m to N10m. The governor made the 100 percent increment when the club and its technical team paid a visit to him yesterday. He said the increment underscores his determination to reposition football and sports in general […]
Eviction: 1,415 cocoa farmers floor Gov Otu in court
The 1,415 cocoa farmers asked to vacate their lands by Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State have defeated the government at the high court sitting in Effraya, Etung Local Government Area. The court passed an interim injunction restraining the State government from evicting them. The immediate past administration led by Prof Ben Ayade had […]
Eid el Fitr: Let’s demonstrate peaceful living – Gov Otu urges religious faithful
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has charged all citizens across different religious beliefs to demonstrate peaceful coexistence at all times. The Governor particularly urged the Muslim faithful to continue to pray for peace and harmony within Nigeria in the face of the current economic challenges. In his goodwill message to Muslims signed by […]
Gov Otu urges Muslims to persist in prayers for Nigeria
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called on the Muslim faithful in the country to continue to pray for peace and harmony within Nigeria in the face of the current economic challenge as they celebrate 2024 Eid-el-Fitr. Gov Otu said this in a goodwill message to the Muslims signed by his Chief Press […]
Cross River: Vandalisation of electricity infrastructure worries Gov Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed deep worry over the escalating vandalisation of electricity infrastructure, especially in Bekwara Local Government Area and other northern parts of the state. He described the vandalisation as very troubling and called on local communities and their leadership to help government secure the equipment to avoid unnecessary […]
Gov Otu asks Olumba Olumba to liberate Cross River from occultic powers
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appealed to Olumba Olumba Obu, spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, to pray for the liberation of the state from ‘occultic and satanic’ forces that may have held it down from progress. Otu spoke in a goodwill message on Sunday at the UJ […]