Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has declared that the State is entering a new era of restoration, economic recovery and renewed opportunities, following what he described as the successful recovery of several strategic State investments and assets previously considered lost.
The Governor made the declaration during the quarterly Solemn Assembly in Calabar, where political leaders, clergymen and worshippers gathered to pray for the peace, unity and prosperity of the State.
Conveying the goodwill of the First Lady, Bishop Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, Governor Otu commended the men and women of God who have sustained the vision of the Solemn Assembly, describing it as a platform for seeking divine guidance and blessings for Cross River State.
Reflecting on the journey of his administration, the Governor said the state had moved from a period of uncertainty to one of renewed hope, noting that many opportunities that were once out of reach had now been reopened.
“If we want to list what God has done for Cross River State, that page cannot contain it,” he said, adding that the state was witnessing restoration across several sectors.
Governor Otu disclosed that strategic state investments and assets which many Cross Riverians had given up on had been successfully recovered. He cited the transformation at the Cross River Rubber Estate and other reclaimed assets as evidence of the administration’s commitment to rebuilding the state’s economic base.
According to him, the focus of his administration is to leverage the recovered assets to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and lay a solid foundation for future generations.
He assured residents that his government remains committed to delivering tangible results, improving the welfare of the people and expanding opportunities for sustainable development.
“We want results on the ground. Let the lives of our people be better, let them be safe, and let there be hope, love and unity. Then progress is guaranteed,” the governor stated.
Governor Otu also reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to remain focused on service delivery, stressing that power ultimately belongs to God and that his government would not be distracted from its mandate by critics.
Earlier, Bishop Mrs. Offon Archibong Archibong, who delivered a sermon titled The Season of God’s Reign, described the gathering as a prophetic moment of restoration for Cross River State.
Drawing from Joel 2:25–27, she declared that God would restore all that had been lost, preserve His people from shame and usher the State into a season of glory, abundance and lasting satisfaction.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Matters, Apostle Frank Umo, said the quarterly Solemn Assembly is an initiative of the First Lady aimed at attracting God’s blessings upon Cross River State.
He urged participants to take advantage of the gathering to pray for divine direction, peace and continued progress for the state.
The assembly featured prayers, worship and exhortations, with participants expressing gratitude for what they described as the growing transformation and renewed hope across Cross River State.
