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  By Jesam Ofem In just under two years, the Cross River State Government under the leadership of Governor Bassey Edet Otu has delivered sweeping reforms in the primary healthcare sector, setting new national benchmarks in service delivery, infrastructure, and immunization coverage. At the heart of this transformation are the renovation of 94 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state’s 196 political wards, full-scale digitalization, aggressive manpower expansion, and a historic 95% immunization rate — the highest in Nigeria. The revelations were made by Dr. Vivien Mesembe Otu, Director-General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), during a state-wide media engagement in Calabar. Recalling the state of the health system prior to the current administration, Dr. Otu was blunt in her assessment: “What we met was a healthcare graveyard — collapsed buildings, absent staff, and communities that had lost complete trust in government health service...

  Archbishop Josef Bassey, the Territorial Archbishop of Calabar and Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Governor Bassey Otu on the second anniversary of his administration, describing the milestone as a spiritually significant moment ordained by God for the transformation of Cross River State. Describing the day as both a “political milestone” and a “divine moment of covenant reflection,” the respected clergyman hailed Governor Otu’s emergence as a spiritual commissioning ordained by God, beyond the confines of electoral politics. In the statement issued from his office, Archbishop Bassey, who also serves as the Spiritual Leader of God’s Heritage Nation, expressed gratitude on behalf of Christian faithfuls in Cross River State and the diaspora for what he termed “the birthing of a new Cross River State aligned with heaven’s purpose.” “Two years ago,” he said, “His Excellency stepped into the ...

  The Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, today held its 9th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session at the institution’s High School Hall. A total of 220 students were formally inducted into the university community during the ceremony. Delivering his address, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. Joseph Ekpe Edet, expressed heartfelt joy and gratitude to God as he officially welcomed the new students.  “It is with honour and joy that I stand before you today to welcome you all to the ninth Matriculation Ceremony of Arthur Jarvis University. This occasion marks the beginning of an exciting academic journey for our newly admitted students,” he said. Dr. Edet emphasized that the newly admitted students had met all admission requirements and were now bona fide members of the university, enjoying the full rights and privileges of membership. He encouraged them to uphold discipline, respect university rules, and maintain a clean and safe campus environment.  He fu...

  The President of AC Bright New Life Foundation LTD/GTE, Ambassador Deacon Maduka Andrew Chukwuel, has extended a goodwill message to His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, as he marks his second anniversary in office as Governor of Cross River State. In a heartfelt message, Ambassador Chukwuel praised Governor Otu’s administration for its visionary leadership, infrastructural strides, and unwavering commitment to the “People First” mantra that has significantly transformed the socio-economic landscape of the state. “Your tenure has been defined by a visionary commitment to infrastructural development that has transformed the physical and economic landscape of our dear state,” the statement read. “Under your dynamic leadership, roads have been rebuilt, schools renovated, medical facilities upgraded, and critical infrastructure delivered with urgency and clarity of purpose rarely witnessed in recent times.” The AC Bright New Life Foundation, a corporate social enterprise d...

  The Senator Representing Central Senatorial District Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams has led nine out of the eleven National Assembly members from Cross River State to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Bassey Edet Otu as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The high-profile endorsement was announced on Thursday during a press briefing held in Calabar, the state capital, under the auspices of the Cross River APC Caucus in the National Assembly. The lawmakers commended the performance and leadership style of both Tinubu and Otu, describing their achievements as impactful and deserving of consolidation through re-election. Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, representing the Central Senatorial District and leader of the APC Caucus, emphasized that the administration of President Tinubu has shown clear commitment to national transformation, pointing to landmark projects and progressive reforms. "President Tinubu is a leader with vi...

As we commemorate the second anniversary of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu and his dependable Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, I cannot help but reflect on the extraordinary journey they have undertaken together. It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that I convey my appreciation for the diligent efforts that have led to significant advancements in our beloved Cross River State. Over the past two years, our Governor's visionary leadership has paved the way for notable achievements across diverse sectors. The Civil Service has witnessed a radical institutional transformation with internal discipline, implementation of promotions, prompt payments of salaries, allowances, pension and gratuity as per due process. In Agriculture, the establishment of a digital soil test maping system and the substantial distribution  of Agricultural farming inputs, gravitating from mere peasant farming to a robust industrialized farming system across the 18 Local Government Areas....

  The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, as he marks his second anniversary as Governor of Cross River State, commending what it described as “two years of purposeful and visionary leadership.” In a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Hon. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, Esq., and Secretary, Julius Ochim Okpotu, the CRSCF praised the Governor for his strides in infrastructure, civil service reform, social welfare, rural development, and institutional transformation. "Governor Otu has demonstrated a clear vision, compassionate governance, and an unwavering commitment to the development and unity of our dear state," the statement read. "His inclusive approach to leadership is reshaping Cross River’s development trajectory." The Forum highlighted the administration’s notable achievements in economic reforms, particularly the 60.6% increase in the state’s Internally Generated Reven...