Cross River Will Be Alive Again – Gov Otu Assures

By Ayodele Oni

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured the people of the State to expect the birth of a new State which will happen in not too long a distant time.

Otu specifically said that “Nigeria will soon attest that Cross River is alive again,” adding that his administration would work to make the State attain its desired socio-economic development height with remarkable indices within the shortest possible time.

A statement on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche, stated that Otu, gave the assurance, at the post National Assembly inauguration reception, organized by members of the national assembly.

The Governor disclosed that his administration has concluded plans to rejuvenate the State’s economy with practicable economic activities that will impart positively on the citizenry.

While expressing his deep gratitude to the people for giving him the mandate to serve them, Otu,  however, said that it has not been easy trying to put up a workable plan that will align with his transformation agenda based on current realities.

The Governor pointed out that his administration has started the journey of first leveraging and harnessing on the gains recorded by his predecessors.

According to him, “with the structures and programmes we are about to put in place to inject life in all people-oriented sectors, my message to you today is that Cross River is on a pedestal for greatness.

“It has not been easy trying to put up a workable plan align with my transformation agenda based on current realities, but I can say boldly that sincerely, we have started the journey of first leveraging and harnessing on the gains recorded by my predecessors so we can kick start the people’s development mantra.”

He reminded the people of his indebtedness to them for having kept their electoral fidelity to him by ensuring he has never lost an election there.

“This is the time to liquidate my indebtedness to you and assure that you all will feel the impact of my administration very soon.

“There is nothing as good as remembering the people who supported you and gave you their mandate freely to serve them.”