Tag: Otu
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APC grants Cross River gov, Otu automatic 2027 ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Monday granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Mr Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s Chairman, Mr
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Otu highlights Cross River’s deficits
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River stated on Tuesday that the state faces deficits in nearly all sectors. He made the remark while hosting alumni from Mary Knoll College, Okuku, in Yala Local Government Area.
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Shrinking democratic space, opportunities – By Alabi Williams
A discourse was held in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, last week, to enrich perspectives on the growing notion of a shrinking civic space and how citizens have duties and responsibilities to make the space inclusive and liveable. The parley was at the instance of Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group
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Cross River Govt. plans rail line to link Obudu to Calabar
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River says his administration has begun plans to construct a rail line that will link Obudu from Calabar. Otu disclosed this in Calabar during a media interaction
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“Enough is enough”, Gov. Otu reads riot act to kidnappers in C’ River
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River, on Wednesday, read the riot act to criminal elements, saying “Enough is Enough” in an effort to stop the incessant kidnapping cases in the state. Otu made the call in Calabar after the swearing-in of 31 Commissioners in the state.
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Otu orders immediate verification of Cross River workers
Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has directed for the immediate audit and verification of civil and unified local government service staff in Cross River. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Innocent Etteng, Permanent Secretary,
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Gov. Otu begins probe of predecessor’s activities in office
Gov Bassey Otu of Cross River has begun the probe of the administration of his predecessor in office with the setting up of a committee to dig into concessioned industries and land-related matters. The committee is named “Fact Finding Committee On Cross River State
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Boat mishap: Gov Otu orders indefinite suspension of activities in Marina Resort
Gov. Bassey Otu in further response to the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the Marina Resort on Saturday, ordered the suspension of cruise operations and other activities at the resort. The order was given in a statement signed by Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
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Boat mishap: Gov Otu to sanction culpable officials of resort
The Cross River Government will sanction officials of the Marina Resort found culpable of having compromised on safety standards over the cruise boat mishap. This is contained in a statement issued by Gov. Bassey Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche in Calabar.
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Cross River gov bans ‘Okada’ in Calabar
The Cross Rivers State Governor, Bassey Otu has banned the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada in Calabar. Otu said those willing to use their motorcycles for commercial