Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has praised the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its “developmental role in advancing educational infrastructure to enhance teaching and learning in the country”. Represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the 2024 TETFund Management Retreat in Calabar, the state capital, Otu maintained that without TETFund’s intervention impact, …

The Cross River State Government has appealed to the management of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to provide special support to the state in providing infrastructure for the newly established University of Education and Entrepreneurship, owned by the state. The state governor, Senator Bassey Otu, who made the appeal during a recent visit to TETFund headquarters in Abuja, particularly …

The Governor of Cross Rivers State, Bassey Otu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, saying the project would strengthen the socio-economic ties between the South-West and the South-South regions of the country. According to a statement on Monday by his media aide, Otu spoke on Sunday during the South-South zonal meeting of the All Progressives …

Cross River State government will spend N600 million to compensate property owners on the Calabar-Itu Road. Governor Bassey Otu disclosed this yesterday during on site assessment and resolution of the argument that ensued between the federal government and the communities along Calabar-Itu road. This dispute hindered the takeoff of the project, following demands by roadside communities that the federal government …

Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, is getting three additional aircraft into service following major repairs by the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) arm of the airline. On Tuesday, the airline recommenced scheduled services to the Margret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar from its base at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, Lagos. This is as the Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu …

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has said that he would not hesitate to sack any appointee in his administration who misuses power and uses it to oppress people. During a government-organised inter-denominational solemn Assembly with the theme, Heal our Land, Oh Lord! on Saturday, the governor emphasised that power is for service. He acknowledged the sacrifice of his …