Cross River public Governor Bassey Otu has promised to make sure that all public properties, whether immovable and moveable, that were unlawfully seized by past government officials, businesses, or private citizens be returned.
He retrieved equipment that had been unlawfully removed and concealed in his predecessor, Professor Ben Ayade’s hometown, two months ago. Heavy-duty construction equipment, several landed properties, and institutional estates in Ogoja and Calabar have all been retrieved by Otu’s government in his two years in office.
During yesterday’s State Executive Council meeting, the governor reaffirmed his commitment and established Asset Recovery Committees in each of the state’s 18 local government districts.
Otu’s government has also implemented a state-wide assets audit, underscoring his resolve to step up attempts to recover missing funds.
To clarify why he is cracking down on dignitaries over public assets, he told the cabinet that he would shortly tour the three senatorial districts.
“As part of his leadership commitment to the ‘People First’ Mantra, the Governor reminded EXCO Members of his plans to hold three special town hall meetings in the three senatorial districts of the state with a view to feeling the pulse of the people regarding the administration’s policy milestones,” read a statement signed by Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, the Commissioner for Information, and released at the conclusion of the cabinet meeting.
“The governor will determine their areas of need during those meetings, which will inform his choices of projects for each of the 18 LGAs’ communities.”
Erasmus revealed that a state-wide drive to close unlawful and non-accredited schools will be launched by the government.
He insisted that the goal of the action is to enforce standards and stop the startling growth of illegal schools in the state.
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