Otu Has Reinvented Governance In C'River, Says Ekpang, Info Commissioner
By Judex OKORO
Mr Erasmus Ekpang, Cross River Commissioner for Information, has stated that Governor Bassey Otu has reinvented governance through his people-oriented projects in the last one year in office.
Speaking in an interview in Calabar, the Commissioner, said the governor's urban renewal drive in Calabar and other parts of the state have been described as unprecedented in the history of Cross River.
Ekpang said the governor is desirous of returning the state capital to its pride of place as the cleanest city in the country, adding that this is being achieved through the on-going roads rehabilitated or reconstructed across the city just as lawns are being maintained as well as enhancement of waste disposal system and rehabilitation of the streets and traffic lights.
Rehabilitation work on-going at Marian Boulevard
"This is indeed the Season of Sweetness because this is a People First Government that is committed to doing everything for the sake of people.
"We must make people feel the impact of good governance. We are very focused to deliver on them.
"Remember,we are known as the Tourism Capital of Nigeria and Governor has work to return Calabar to that status.
"No more potholes, Street lights are back, traffic lights are back, Beautification of roundabouts are on-going, Bus Stops have been renovated, amongst others.
"This is not only happening in Calabar, Ogoja and Ikom as well as other parts of the state are receiving same attention," he stated.
Ekpang disclosed that no fewer than 52 roads running into over 200 kilometres are either been contracted or rehabilitated across the state.
He also said other infrastructure such as the Governor's Office, State Library Complex, Deputy Governor lodge, Speaker and Deputy Speaker Lodges, some dilapidated Courts, and others were being rehabilitated.
Ekpang said the governor is not oblivious of the need to create employment opportunities for the people and as such, the cottage industries established by the immediate past administration would be reactivated.
"Our administration is very focused on people and due to our poor finances, we may not be able to carry everything at the same time.
"We would work in phases.
Industrialisation is a key component of Governor Otu agenda. All these industries started by past government are being looked into to ensure that there are up and running soonest," he said
