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  Today, I join the government and people of Cross River State in celebrating His Excellency, Ntufam Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu , on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Your Excellency, this milestone provides an opportunity to celebrate your years of service, commitment to public leadership, and dedication to the development of Cross River State. Your administration’s People First philosophy underscores the importance of placing the welfare, aspirations, and progress of the people at the centre of governance. Your commitment to infrastructural development, economic advancement, peace, and unity continues to shape the development agenda of our dear state. As Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, I remain committed to supporting your administration’s vision of delivering sustainable infrastructure and improving the quality of life of our people. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you sound health, renewed strength, divine wisdom, and...

  Eleven aggrieved members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have visited the national office of Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, where they paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Innocent Egede , the National Director of Strategic Deployment and Implementation. The delegation, led by the Majority Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Francis Asuquo , reaffirmed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but expressed reservations about extending the same level of political support to other APC candidates in the state, including Governor Bassey Edet Otu . The lawmakers’ position is reportedly linked to their exclusion from the APC’s ticket arrangements for the forthcoming elections, with some seeking a third term and others a second term. Their grievances stem from the belief that they should also have the opportunity to seek re-election, particularly as the Governor is pursuing a second term. During the meeting, Hon. Innocent Egede, a strong advocate of the re-election of President Bo...

  A remarkable young student from Southern British High School , Calabar , Ryan-Etim Bassey, has brought pride and honour to Cross River State after emerging as a Silver Award recipient in the prestigious 2026 Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition . The achievement was recognised by the Royal Commonwealth Society , following the assessment and recommendation of the competition’s panel of judges. Ryan-Etim’s outstanding performance in the international writing competition is a testament to the growing depth of literary talent among young Nigerians and, particularly, students in Cross River State. The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition provides young people across the Commonwealth with an opportunity to express their creativity, imagination and perspectives through writing. Securing a Silver Award in such a competitive international platform is therefore a significant accomplishment. The young award recipient was celebrated by Southern British High School, Calabar , which ...

  The Cross River State Government has assured residents that the relocation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mandatory orientation camp to the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa , is temporary, reaffirming its commitment to restoring the permanent camp in Obubra . The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Utilities Engr. Assoc. Prof. Jerome Egbe KSM , while speaking on the development, disclosed that Governor Prince Bassey Edet Otu is doing everything humanly possible to rehabilitate the Obubra NYSC camp and restore it to a suitable condition for the accommodation and training of corps members. He stressed that the state government has no intention of permanently relocating the camp from Obubra, noting that the decision to use the University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa, as a temporary facility was necessitated by the poor condition of the existing camp. According to him, the government, under the leadership of Governor Otu, is dete...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Dr. Pius Edet Ankpo , has inspected Old Bank Road in Ikom Local Government Area as part of efforts to identify road challenges and explore measures to improve access for residents, motorists and business owners. During the inspection, Ankpo assessed the condition of the road and identified sections requiring attention, with a view to making daily movement easier and creating a more convenient environment for people who depend on the route. Old Bank Road serves as an important link for residents and commercial operators in Ikom, supporting the movement of people, goods and services. Improving the road would help ease transportation difficulties, strengthen connectivity and support businesses that rely on it for their daily activities. The Commissioner reiterated the state government's commitment to developing road infrastructure that responds to the needs of the people. He emphasised the importance of regular...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has commended the commitment of newly inducted members of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals Unit of the University, describing their voluntary service as an important contribution to road safety, traffic management and institutional development. Prof. Bassey gave the commendation on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the formal decoration of the newly inducted marshals in her office. She also announced plans to make membership of the unit mandatory for key university appointees, to strengthen participation, institutional ownership and collective responsibility. The Vice Chancellor praised the inductees for their willingness to serve and underscored the professional recognition associated with membership of the Special Marshals Unit. She expressed confidence that greater involvement by University officials would strengthen the unit and promote a shared commitment t...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey , has charged newly inducted teachers to embrace resilience, uphold professional ethics and demonstrate discipline, integrity and dedication in the discharge of their duties. Prof. Bassey gave the charge on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the induction ceremony of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) hosted by the university. She congratulated the inductees on their achievement and urged them to draw inspiration from worthy role models as they prepare to begin or advance their professional careers. The Vice Chancellor emphasised that success in the teaching profession goes beyond academic qualifications, noting that effective teaching requires the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, sound character, discipline and a commitment to continuous learning . She encouraged the inductees to remain resilient in the face of professional challenges, uphold...