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We'll Make Obubra An LGA To Be Reckoned With In Nigeria - Gov. Otu

  We'll Make Obubra An LGA To Be Reckoned With In Nigeria - Gov. Otu Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has stated his administration's determination to invest in Obubra and put the agriculturally rich area in its pride of place as one of the oldest and biggest local government areas in Nigeria. The governor made this known, Friday, when he hosted a delegation of stakeholders and leaders of Obubra, led by Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, member representing Obubra/Etung federal constituency in the lower chambers of the national assembly. In his words: "Obubra has not been accorded its pride of place as one of the oldest and biggest local government areas in the country." My administration is taking deliberate steps to turn the fortunes of Obubra LGA around and make it a local government area to be reckoned with in Nigeria. "We would plough in investments that would bring government presence to Obubra and make it a hub for food production through cultivation of crops li...

Obubra Leadership Meets with Governor Otu, Seeks To Address Communal Crises, Infrastructural Challenges

Obubra Leadership Meets with Governor Otu, Seeks To Address Communal Crises, Infrastructural Challenge Yesterday, Friday, April 19, 2024, the leadership of Obubra Local Government Area, led by Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, met with His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, to discuss ways to address the incessant communal crises and other political and infrastructural problems facing the LGA. During the meeting, Rt. Hon. Etaba commended Governor Otu for his steadfast and visionary leadership, expressing confidence in his ability to transform Cross River into a prosperous and peaceful state. He also appealed for speedy efforts to address the numerous challenges facing the people of Obubra, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, education, youth empowerment, and other critical sectors Rt. Hon. Etaba also urged all sons and daughters of Obubra to come together in the interest of peace and progress, emphasizi...

CRSIGM Holds Press Conference, Appeals to President Tinubu To Reinstate Dr. Betta Edu As Minister

CRSIGM Holds Press Conference, Appeals to President Tinubu To Reinstate Dr. Betta Edu As Minister The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum, yesterday, 15th April, 2024, held a press conference at Tolin Conference Hall, MCC Road, Calabar, appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to reinstate Dr. Betta Edu as Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.  The forum, with Evangelist Stephen Atukanre as State  Chairman and Rev. Dr. Edet Okon as Secretary, emphasized Dr. Edu's dedication to the "Renewed Hope Agenda" and her exoneration by the EFCC of corruption allegations. In their statement, CRSIGM highlighted Dr. Edu's exemplary service in uplifting the less privileged and urged President Tinubu to consider the impact of her suspension on millions of Nigerians who rely on her initiatives. They questioned whether the administration's integrity should be compromised over mere suspicions, emphasizing the ...