The newly commissioned Local Government Service Commission complex. … Commissions LG Service Commission Complex By Anietie Akpan In his determined drive for continuity and rescue of taxpayers money, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has completed 40 percent of all abandoned projects by past administrations in the state. On assumption of office two years…
Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the 14.28-kilometre Ikot Ubo-Odot Road, By Anietie Akpan Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reassured the people of the state that the political decision he is taking now will effectively link the State to Abuja. Even though the Governor was not specific on the decision but Pillar Today gathered…
By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has been inducted as Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Uyo chapter. The investiture took place during the institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), inductions, and fellows’ inauguration including elections, at the ongoing Nigerian Public Relations Week (NPRW25) in Uyo. The governor’s investiture preceded…
By Itam Offor In it’s efforts towards improving food security in the State, the State House of Assembly, recently passed the Cross River State Irrigations and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law. The bill is aimed at conceptualizing, designing, procuring, managing and regulating irrigation, dams and reservoirs with a view to ensuring optimal performance and…
By Anietie Akpan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commenced advocacy on electoral reforms with various political stakeholders in the country to enhance enduring democratic processes. To this end, the CSOs have undertaken various initiatives to engage critical stakeholders such as the country’s lawmakers at the National Assembly with regards to the implementation of much needed…
By: Eyo Eyo As the build up to 2027 general elections keep gathering momentum with defections, coalitions and alignments, the people of Bakassi have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Peter Odey for a second term in 2027. The move which re-affirms the right of citizens to participation…