Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has signed nine bills into law and received a unanimous endorsement from the members of the state House of Assembly for his sterling performance in his two years in office.
The legislators, led by the Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, used the opportunity of the audience with the governor to formally pass an endorsement motion supporting the governor for a second term in office, come 2027.
The nine bills signed into law by the governor span critical sectors such as water, health, security, infrastructure, and environmental research, reflecting the administration’s push to modernize state governance and address pressing developmental needs.
The new laws are the Cross River State Water Supply and Sanitation Law, 2025; Cross River State Fire Fighting and Rescue Service Law, 2024; Cross River State Security Trust Fund (Amendment) Law, 2024; Cross River State Scraps Regulatory Agency (Amendment) Law, 2025, and the Cross River State Rural Access Road Authority Law, 2025.
Others include the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (Amendment) Law, 2024; Cross River State Records and Archives Bureau Law, 2024; Cross River State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency Law, 2025 and the Cross River State Forestry Research Institute (Establishment) Law, 2024.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, Gov. Otu commended the legislature for its dedication and responsiveness over the past two years.
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“We assumed office in a tough economic climate marked by inflation and limited access to funds, yet we’ve managed to stay focused. These laws will directly improve governance and service delivery.
“We’ve ordered three new fire trucks, unlocked ₦4.5 billion for rural roads, and restructured the security trust fund for better oversight. Each of these laws pushes Cross River forward,” the governor said.
Speaker Elvert Ayambem had earlier praised the governor for his performance and confirmed the assembly’s endorsement of his second-term bid.
“Your leadership has been exemplary. In just two years, the 10th Assembly has passed 30 bills and 87 resolutions, with more than half implemented. The 9th Assembly couldn’t match that. We are proud of what we’ve achieved together and fully endorse your re-election,” the speaker declared.
The endorsement motion was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Sylvester Agabi, and supported by the Deputy Leader of the House, Davis Ettah, symbolising a strong partnership between the executive and legislative arms of government in the state.
