President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday, lauding his exemplary leadership and dedication to public service.
In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined the Governor’s family, friends, and associates in celebrating what he described as “a legacy of leadership, service, and commitment to the public good.”
President Tinubu commended Governor Otu for his People First agenda, which he said places citizens at the heart of governance through strategic investments in education, health, food security, and cultural empowerment.
Highlighting some of the Governor’s key initiatives, the President praised the establishment of the University of Education and Entrepreneurship and the College of Agriculture, noting that these institutions are helping to build a new generation of skilled professionals to drive sustainable growth in the state.
Tinubu also applauded Governor Otu’s efforts to industrialize Cross River through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone in Adiabo, supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). He said the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s broader commitment to strengthening value chains, promoting export competitiveness, and generating employment opportunities for Nigeria’s youth.
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The President expressed confidence that ongoing infrastructural projects under Otu’s administration — including the Bakassi Deep Seaport, the 700km coastal highway linking Calabar to Lagos, the 450km Trans-Sahara Superhighway to Abuja, the river port, and the free trade zone — will transform Cross River State into a major commercial, logistics, and tourism hub in West Africa.
President Tinubu wished Governor Otu good health, strength, and wisdom as he continues to serve the people of Cross River and contribute to the progress of Nigeria.