https://worldleaders.website/leader-ng-gov-crossriverThe public schedule of Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, from linked sources via World Leaders Daily.enSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-health-sector-leaders-brainstorm-support-for-otus-2027-re-election/fbc6a7a6e46c317ca01357ccSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Leaders across the Cross River State health sector have met to brainstorm strategies for coordinating support for Governor Bassey Otu’s re-election bid and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The strategic meeting, held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Ministry ofhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/otus-rural-transformation-agenda-gets-boost-as-agric-commissioner-assembly-committee-inspect-life-nd-projects/0d69fb9a701be14054727df2Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Governor Bassey Otu’s rural transformation agenda has received a boost as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr. Johnson A. Ebokpo Jr., led the Chairman of the Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture, Hon. Bette Philip Obi, farmers’ associations and media representatives onhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/mensah-backs-calabar-south-councillors-on-grassroots-mobilisation-calls-for-environmental-stewardshipthe-commissioner-for-environment-cross-river-state-barr-bassey-offiong-mensah-has-th/1d882c38541aea4bbee1da7fSat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State, Commissioner for Environment, Barr. Bassey Offiong Mensah has thrown his weight behind the grassroots mobilisation drive of councillors representing Calabar South Local Government Area in support of candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Barr. Mensah pledged his support to the councillors during a courtesy visithttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/bon-showers-praise-on-criver-cobham-after-successful-82nd-general-assembly/2c9967af84a223dbf96be8e7Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has expressed its appreciation to the Cross River State Government and the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, for the successful hosting of its 82nd General Assembly. In an official letter of appreciation signed by BON's Executive Secretary, Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/2027-iboe-etung-chapter-pledges-5-5-apc-victory/65285774aec5f21301f929d7Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Etung chapter of Ikom-Boki-Obubra-Etung (IBOE) Alliance has pledged to deliver a 5/5 victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This was the outcome of the first stakeholders engagement after the widely attended dinner in Calabar. The meeting, held at the residence of thehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-subeb-ubec-hold-career-talk-on-agric-for-pupils/6795c737014e31d642a4a176Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has held a one-day career talk on agriculture for learners with the theme: _“Rooted in Passion: Finding Your Super Power in Agriculture.” The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Educationhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-assembly-committee-reviews-public-service-reforms-workers-welfare/8d09dfe15808176faeec15fcSat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution has assessed ongoing reforms, administrative processes and workers’ welfare initiatives in the state public service during an oversight visit to the Office of the Head of Service. The committee, led byhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-subeb-ubec-promote-agriculture-as-career-choice-among-pupils/8ea883502c8a4c445be5a310Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a one-day career talk to encourage pupils to embrace agriculture as a viable career path and explore opportunities in the sector. The programme, themed “Rooted in Passion: Finding Yourhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-trains-pension-desk-officers-on-efficient-service-delivery/aab2ac749d1626159d55ff02Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for pension desk officers to promote efficient pension administration, proper documentation and improved service delivery across the State's civil and public service. The workshop, held at the College of Health Technology, Calabar,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/xultra-house-takes-free-medical-outreach-to-bayside-community-in-calabar-south/d67ca4883bd9292fc20aa2b6Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. As part of activities marking its 6th anniversary, Xultra House, an education and humanitarian organization, has conducted a free medical outreach for residents of Bayside Community in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The outreach, which attracted hundreds of residents, was organized by the Medical Unit underhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/ogoja-empowerment-incident-criver-mourns-pledges-transparent-investigation-accountability/e49eb6e86d60f4458e7004dcSat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Government has expressed profound sorrow over the reported loss of life following an alleged stampede at an empowerment distribution centre in Ogoja Local Government Area on October 22, assuring the public that the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident will be investigated transparently and appropriate measures takenhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/idem-assures-former-lg-officials-of-govt-intervention-on-unpaid-entitlements/1ae11d80debfba20a6305428Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, has assured former local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and appointees who served between 2020 and 2023 of the state government’s readiness to look into their outstanding entitlements and seek a resolution to the matter.https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/pdp-faces-extinction-in-etomi-as-apc-welcomes-more-returnees/2c515686a774a1ce407050ecFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The APC in Etomi Ward, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, is consolidating its grassroots presence as more former members return to the ruling party from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The latest returnee, Mr Fred Ori Amba, has further fuelled questions about the future of thehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/pcrc-inaugurates-new-exco-name-cobham-others-as-state-patrons/4bdf37ee1db3edc06af46499Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Cross River State Chapter, has inaugurated its new State Executive Committee and invested Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, the Muri of Efut Nation, Prof. Itam Hogan and four others as State Patrons, with a call on members to strengthen police-community relations, promote peaceful coexistence and enhancehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-strengthens-pension-administration-through-capacity-building/e03e1e6ae864825e6e4774dbFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions has organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for pension desk officers to promote efficient pension administration, proper documentation and improved service delivery across the State's civil service. The workshop held at College of Health Technology, Calabar, brought together resourcehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-warns-political-sponsors-of-violence-as-dss-intercepts-arms-cross-river/f52edab4c98a67aa57ac0977Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has warned politicians, their sponsors and all who may be contemplating the use of arms to advance political interests that his administration will not allow the state to become a theatre of violence, intimidation or electoral disruption. The warning follows the interceptionhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-cross-rivers-green-economy/fa0474075daafa297705bb68Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has flagged off the development of the state's maiden Climate Transition Plan, aimed at strengthening climate resilience, protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable economic growth. Governor Otu, who was represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House ofhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-speaker-delivers-afi-market-project-through-constituency-needs-assessment/0cec23728013c8acbc345e41Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has delivered the Afi Market Project in Ikom II State Constituency, translating the needs identified through a constituency assessment exercise into a practical intervention aimed at improving trading conditions and supporting grassroots economic development. The project,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-reaffirms-stance-on-ppp/8e73edb1337aab73188f0682Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering private investors for the development of a strong economic base in the state. The State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Ededem Ani, stated this in his office during the signing of a 25-year concession agreement between the statehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/nema-cr-sema-assess-disaster-impact-as-criver-communities-seek-urgent-help/a315d677d05f48b6dc77ee67Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has conducted a joint disaster assessment in parts of Cross River North to determine the extent of damage caused by windstorms, flooding and gully erosion, as affectedhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-appoints-uklala-budget-adviser/0db3f5276da5413aea34e937Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the appointment of Dr. Peter Ashishie Uklala as Special Adviser on Budget, in a move aimed at strengthening fiscal management, budgetary coordination and accountability in public expenditure. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is expected to bring additional professional expertisehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/captain-tawo-donates-educational-materials-to-schools-across-etung-lga/44af4e2ff16bb11cab1b27c6Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Distinguished airline captain and Etung-born philanthropist, Captain Edom Tawo, has donated educational materials to government-owned schools across the 10 political wards of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State to support indigent students and promote educational development in the area. The educational materials were recently distributed to beneficiary schoolshttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-presents-n987-8bn-2027-budget-earmarks-n708-4bn-for-capital-projects/63179ebe7b3054c879017f27Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Wednesday presented a proposed N987.8 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Christened the "Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope," the budget reaffirms his administration's commitment to sustainable development, fiscalhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/ebola-cross-river-calls-for-calm-strict-infection-prevention-measures/67bfb953641b5a1d662a36b2Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Government has called on residents to remain calm and observe strict infection prevention and control measures amid reports of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, assuring the public that no case has been reported in the state. The State Epidemiologist,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-lg-legislative-leaders-hail-gov-otus-support-pledge-better-grassroots-governance/7cc3bab32d8783c59c5722daWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Leaders of Local Government Legislative Councils in Cross River State have pledged to apply the knowledge gained at a national legislative conference to strengthen representation, improve oversight and promote effective grassroots governance, following Governor Bassey Otu’s support for their participation. The leaders gave the assurance at the 2026https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/auditor-general-pledges-open-door-policy-for-local-government-pensioners/ac2acd5b1c996d801d2e90dfWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Auditor General for Local Government, Elder Bassey Abam Eko, has assured local government retirees that his administration will maintain an unwavering commitment to public service and accountability, with an open-door policy to address their concerns. Elder Eko who gave this assurance during a courtesy call onhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/six-days-one-u-turn-gilbert-agbor-brings-ex-nycn-leader-back-to-apc/c2bcea781afaf9341b78bc39Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. In Etung politics, six days proved long enough to enter the opposition and short enough to reconsider the journey. Comrade David Asim Agbor, former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Etung Chapter, has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely six days after defecting to thehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-set-to-launch-m-e-policy-framework/c694e7693316a3aa4feebad5Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Planning Commission has stepped up preparations for the launch of its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Policy Framework for 2024–2033, with a series of courtesy visits to ministries, departments, agencies and parastatals ahead of the event. The policy launch, supported by the Unitedhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/inmates-honour-gov-otu-at-67-with-novelty-football-match/09014c147815971192171af7Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. In a rare show of affection from behind the walls, inmates of the Afokang Correctional Centre, Calabar, on Sunday honoured the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, with a novelty football match to mark his 67th birthday. The match, played inside the custodial facility, was organizedhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-assembly-passes-bill-for-establishment-of-state-police/2d49df9678ac481f29b5c78cTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish a constitutional framework for State Police Services in Nigeria, with 22 of the 25 lawmakers voting in favour of the proposed amendment. The bill was passed during plenary on Tuesday, October 20,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-launches-climate-transition-plan-to-drive-cross-rivers-green-economy-2/4a030c51397069564c2189a4Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has flagged off the development of the state's maiden Climate Transition Plan, aimed at strengthening climate resilience, protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable economic growth. Governor Otu, who was represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House ofhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/ex-obubra-apc-chairman-egor-dismisses-defection-rumours-reaffirms-party-loyalty/885db84e8003bc6db0d6615dTue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, Mr Denis Egor, has dismissed rumours of his planned defection from the party, reaffirming his unwavering loyalty and commitment to its success ahead of the forthcoming elections. Egor made this declarationhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/governor-otu-at-67-anniversary-19th-october-2026/01626da3e47fe23a3bec0373Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. 🎉 OUR GOVERNOR! OUR PRIDE!!.... 🎉 Today, we honour a distinguished leader, a symbol of service, and a champion of progress... GOVERNOR OTU AT 67 ANNIVERSARY-19TH OCTOBER, 2026..pdf 11 MB download-circlehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/ember-months-egumi-warns-traffic-officers-against-extortion-demands-professionalism/04b807123eeadea9647c34ceMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Kingsley Egumi, has warned traffic management and vehicle inspection officers against extortion, abuse of power and unprofessional conduct, insisting that road enforcement must be guided by integrity, fairness and the protection of human lives. Egumi gave the warning in Calabar while flagging offhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/god-behind-our-progress-gov-otu-declares-at-67th-birthday-thanksgiving/3346d387c58c391100acaa02Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has attributed the progress recorded by his administration to divine intervention, expressing gratitude to God, the Church and the people of the state for their continued support. Governor Otu spoke on Sunday during his 67th birthday thanksgiving service held at thehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/odey-hails-crgia-over-national-govtech-awards/61d479cb4aa115bd4724b33cMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has commended the Cross River State Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA) for receiving national recognition at the 2026 Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards, describing the achievement as a reflection of the state government’s commitment to digital innovationhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-flags-off-first-2026-carnival-calabar-dry-run-says-festival-showcases-cross-rivers-identity-3/6e02bff69157a34ca6d09d87Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has flagged off the first dry run of the 2026 Carnival Calabar amid a heavy downpour, describing the festival as a celebration of the state’s cultural identity and a platform for rethinking the collective destiny of its people. Governorhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/akak-urges-apc-aspirants-criver-lawmakers-to-embrace-reconciliation-after-primaries/c370535b282c378f57f79ea4Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Deputy National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Ben Akak, has urged aggrieved aspirants, members of the Cross River State House of Assembly and other party faithful to embrace reconciliation following the outcome of the party’s recently concluded primaries. Akak, in a statement issued amidhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/ukelle-leaders-urge-youths-to-embrace-constructive-advocacy/d3b77fd0f4101320a6c4ba46Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Leaders, traditional rulers and youths from Ukelle have called for constructive engagement with government, urging residents to sustain their advocacy for development without resorting to abusive or destructive use of social media. They made the call on Monday at a town hall meeting in Wanokom, North Ukelle, where Dr Juliushttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/crs-spin-concludes-two-day-capacity-building-workshop-for-effective-project-implementation/fc0f7caa1a4febc97b8f5cbeMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project has successfully concluded a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the team's capacity for effective project implementation, accountability, and sustainable results. The workshop, held on October 15 and 16, 2026,https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/security-is-bedrock-of-gov-otus-administration-cobham/fd2fc9aa55afd7b3339c010aMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. ...Hails NSCDC, Seeks Stronger Synergy Ahead Of Carnival, Elections Cross River State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Pastor Ekpenyong Ene Cobham, has described security as one of the cardinal achievements of the Senator Prince Bassey Otu-led administration, lauding the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for its pivotal rolehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/criver-legislative-council-leaders-celebrate-gov-otu-at-67-commend-grassroots-development/07ee63ca4b32b018c0448faaSun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Leaders of Legislative Councils across the 18 Local Government Areas of Cross River State have congratulated Governor Bassey Edet Otu on his 67th birthday, commending his people-centred leadership and commitment to grassroots development. The leaders, under the auspices of the Cross River State Leaders of Legislative Councils Forum, describedhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/governor-otu-at-67-18th-october-2026/1e576e4c89ba428180080b8fSun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. OUR GOVERNOR! OUR PRIDE!! Celebrating a leader whose vision, dedication, and commitment continue to shape a brighter future... GOVERNOR OTU AT 67 ANNIVERSARY-18TH OCTOBER, 2026.pdf 10 MB download-circlehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-at-67-crshia-dg-hails-governors-commitment-to-universal-health-coverage/310a1b448989edf4e5144d13Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Director General of the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA), Chief Godwin Iyala, has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his commitment to expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare through health insurance as the governor celebrates his 67th birthday. Iyala, who conveyed the felicitations on behalf ofhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/speaker-ayambem-celebrates-governor-bassey-otu-at-67/83af917f84ea6d9eb97f9ff4Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has felicitated with the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on his 67th birthday. In a goodwill message on behalf of his family and the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, Ayambemhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-state-reaffirms-commitment-to-combating-food-insecurity-at-world-food-day-2026/9760cd2c0e1fcea6a72bacbcSun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to combating food insecurity and building sustainable food systems as the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development and other key agricultural stakeholders, commemorated the 2026 World Food Day on Octoberhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-at-67-ayuk-hails-governors-healthcare-reforms-people-first-leadership/984cd2e85efdebf08584304fSun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, has congratulated Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu on his 67th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose people-centred administration continues to inspire hope for a prosperous state. Ayuk, in a birthday message to the governor, commended hishttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/nema-cr-sema-assess-flood-ravaged-communities-in-biase-residents-seek-relief-support/986290a2dd66854ceaaece03Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) and Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) in Biase, has assessed flood-ravaged communities in Biase Local Government Area following widespread flooding that displaced residents, submerged farmlands and disrupted livelihoods. The assessment team, which comprisedhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-flags-off-first-rally-for-coffee-festival-international-nigeria-2026/9a619ff7311556bb122fdf8cSun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State has commenced preparations for Coffee Festival International Nigeria 2026, with the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, flagging off the first rally ahead of the international festival scheduled for October 30 to November 1 in Calabar. Holding at ASUU Hall, University ofhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-water-resources-boss-felicitates-gov-otu-at-67/0073451c77d022afdb624036Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Honourable Commissioner for Water Resources, Cross River State, Dr. Moses John Osogi, has extended warm congratulations and heartfelt birthday wishes to the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, PNIPR, on the occasion of his 67th birthday Anniversary. In a goodwill message commemoratinghttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/etung-pledges-total-support-for-otu-tinubu-as-evidence-group-inaugurates-execo/1253c18f4af7032fc88a568fSat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The people of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State have pledged total support for Governor Bassey Otu, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The pledge was made at Etomi Community during the inauguration of the Evidence Group&https://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/rejoinder-i-am-not-an-aggrieved-lawmaker-i-support-gov-otu-all-apc-candidates-rt-hon-dr-davies-etta/404cd33d0a8afff89e775311Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. I have read with dismay a misleading report describing some members of the Cross River State House of Assembly as “aggrieved lawmakers” and suggesting that we have resolved to work against Governor Bassey Edet Otu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while supporting President Bolahttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/carnival-calabar-commission-targets-global-reach-through-innovation-cultural-preservation/66c4079363a7a0fdec805ffaSat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Carnival Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the global reach of Carnival Calabar through technological innovation, cultural preservation and youth empowerment as preparations for the 2026 festival gather pace. The commitment was highlighted at a multi-faceted event featuring a Recognition of Dignity Award Ceremony, ahttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/rejoinder-i-have-no-grievance-against-gov-otu-i-will-deliver-5-5-for-apc-francis-asuquo/8b3cef5d487e817997ba4e32Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. I read with surprise and disappointment a misleading report concerning a meeting I attended in Abuja some weeks ago alongside some members of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The report attempted to portray the meeting as a gathering of aggrieved lawmakers who had resolved not to work forhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/re-my-support-for-governor-otus-second-term-is-strengthened-not-shaken-evangelist-hon-kingsley-ntui-isong/ab54ef630affc7f493c1a096Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. I wish to categorically state that my support for the second-term ambition of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, remains firm, strengthened and unshaken by any circumstance. For the avoidance of doubt, I was not part of any meeting in Abuja with the leadershiphttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/cross-river-amet-sign-fishing-terminal-deal-to-create-6-000-jobs/c2eec0083bf950033b35a292Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Government has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession agreement with AMET INDUSTRIES FP LIMITED to revitalise the Eburutu Fishing Terminal, a project expected to create 6,000 direct and indirect jobs, boost government revenue and strengthen the state’s aquatic economy. The agreement provides forhttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/meda-unicef-move-to-advance-youth-skills-economic-empowerment-in-criver/00fbf2adb1b86b6651f3e3b0Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are exploring a strategic partnership to advance youth skills development, economic empowerment and sustainable livelihood opportunities across the state. The proposed collaboration emerged during a working visit to MEDA by ahttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/carnival-calabar-2026-essay-and-creative-writing-competition-celebrates-young-writers/214833baa9751b1c65755cafFri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Calabar, Cross River State | 16 October 2026 The Carnival Calabar 2026 Essay and Creative Writing Competition Awards and Prize Giving Ceremony took place on Friday, the 16th of October 2026, at Pristine Villa Events, Calabar, celebrating the creativity, ideas and aspirations of young people across Cross River State. Thehttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/gov-otu-orders-immediate-renovation-of-obubra-nysc-camp-inspects-temporary-site/33cb2450580b23d24c7998baFri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has directed the immediate commencement of comprehensive renovation, remodelling and upgrading works at the permanent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Obubra to improve facilities and enhance the welfare of corps members and camp officials. Governor Otu, represented by hishttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/unicross-vc-to-make-frsc-special-marshals-membership-mandatory-for-key-appointees/775ac9843abeb3fbd0171634Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, has announced plans to make membership of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals Unit mandatory for key university appointees as part of efforts to strengthen staff participation in road safety and traffic management acrosshttps://news.crossriverstate.gov.ng/unicross-vc-charges-newly-inducted-teachers-on-ethics-resilience/b1e9f7550dcde54a4fc55782Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor 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. Professor Bassey gave the charge on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during the induction