The Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, has declared that Governor Bassey Otu's administration has delivered what would ordinarily take six years to accomplish in just three years, citing significant progress across critical sectors of the state's economy and governance.
Ekpang made the assertion while receiving the editorial team of Echoes of HWASA, led by its Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Julius Ephraim, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Information in Calabar.
According to the commissioner, the achievements of the Otu administration are evident in the transformation witnessed across the state, stressing that the government remains open to constructive criticism while remaining focused on delivering tangible results.
"We are open to constructive criticism. Tell us where we have not done well and where we need to improve, and we will listen. But when you compare where Cross River was a few years ago with where we are today, the progress is evident. This government has compressed six years into three years," Ekpang said.
He highlighted several projects and reforms undertaken by the administration, including the rehabilitation and construction of roads, installation of solar-powered streetlights, recovery of government assets, improvement in internally generated revenue, and the acquisition of three CRJ-1000 aircraft aimed at strengthening air transportation and boosting the state's economy.
The commissioner also pointed to ongoing efforts to revive major economic projects such as the Bakassi Deep Seaport and Tinapa Business Resort, describing them as strategic investments expected to unlock new economic opportunities for Cross River.
In the health sector, Ekpang noted that the government has constructed a new General Hospital in Ikom as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across the state.
On security, he said Governor Otu's administration has restored public confidence through effective collaboration with security agencies, leading to a significant reduction in criminal activities and positioning Cross River among the safest states in Nigeria.
Ekpang further stated that the administration has prioritised the welfare of civil servants through the provision of official vehicles for Permanent Secretaries and senior government officials, while also introducing electric shuttle buses to improve transportation and enhance efficiency in public service.
He maintained that the government remains committed to transparent governance, inclusive development and policies that directly improve the lives of Cross River residents.
Earlier, the Editor-in-Chief of Echoes of HWASA, Mr. Julius Ephraim, explained that the visit formed part of activities marking the first anniversary of the quarterly publication.
According to him, the publication was established by the 1989 alumni class of Hope Waddell Training Institution to celebrate distinguished alumni while documenting important developmental milestones, historical events and inspiring stories from Cross River State and beyond.
The visit also featured an exchange of publications, with the Commissioner presenting copies of the state's Giant Strides magazine and Governor Otu's Three-Year Scorecard to the visiting team, while the Echoes of HWASA editorial team presented copies of its quarterly newsletter, reaffirming a shared commitment to promoting quality journalism, preserving institutional heritage and showcasing the state's development.
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