As a leader, your words must bear resonance, or your actions mirror your words in order to be seen as walking your talk. When the echoes of “People First” governor of Senator Bassey Edet Otu began wafting through the political firmament over a year ago, it was not a promise or an assurance that there…
Organized Labour under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Cross River State has embarked on a two-day warning strike in response to demands for a minimum wage. This is coming on the heels of a stalled negotiation between the state chapter of NLC and TUC. While it…
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My dear compatriots in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Along with other well- meaning Leaders of our great Party, I take responsibility of the goings-on in our Party, not only as your Senator and Leader but as a steadfast member of this great Party, committed to its unity, progress, and unrelenting…
The Bakassi Deep Seaport project -initially envisioned as a transformative development for Cross River State – is now under serious scrutiny for being unviable and potentially misaligned with the state’s best interests. Despite the state government’s signing of an agreement to advance the project on September 20, 2024, my ongoing investigation and background checks have…
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As it is with Nigerian politicians; and in the realm of governance, it has always been common place to promise in poetry and deliver in prose. Promises are often mere rhetoric, lost in the labyrinth of political discourse. However, the recent actions of the Cross River State governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu mark a…
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By Linus Obogo At a time when good governance is considered a desideratum, and recognized as pivotal for socio-economic advancement, but has, however, become a mirage, Governor Bassey Otu’s recent meeting with critical stakeholders in the state indicates a giant leap towards inclusive and sustainable development. The engagement which held Tuesday, last week, at Hoggis…
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