The government specifically acknowledged and commended various segments of society…
By TheInvestigator
The Government of Cross River State, led by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, has publicly expressed its profound appreciation to the people and residents of the state for not participating in the nationwide protest tagged “10 Days of Rage” aimed at ending bad governance in Nigeria.
In a press statement issued on August 5, 2024, signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang, the government highlighted that the state had maintained peace and stability, with no involvement in the protest over the past five days. This decision by the residents has been seen as a strong vote of confidence in the leadership of Governor Otu and his administration.
“As an administration, the Government has carefully reviewed the various reports across the Country with a special focus on all segments of our 18 Local Government Areas in the last five days of the proposed 10 days of Rage, it is cheering news all the way and we hereby conclusively confirm to the world that Cross River State did NOT participate in the planned protest. This is indeed a strong vote of confidence for Governor Otu and his team.
Cross River State has continued to blossom peacefully despite repeated threats from the protest organizers,” the statement reads in part.
The government specifically acknowledged and commended various segments of society, including security agencies, political leaders, traditional and religious leaders, professional bodies, media practitioners, corporate organizations, labour unions, and youth groups, for their role in maintaining peace during this period.
“Accordingly, Government wholeheartedly acknowledges and commends the contributions, sacrifices and support of all arms of our Security Agencies, the Political Class, Traditional and Religious Leaders, Professional Bodies, Public Communication experts, Media Practitioners, Corporate and Business Organizations, Labour Unions, Women and Youth Groups including Students and the unemployed segments of our population for standing with our administration to ensure that our State remained peaceful, serene and convivial all through this tempting period despite the hardships.” the government commended.
Governor Otu’s administration also reiterated its commitment to addressing the ongoing hardships faced by the people of Cross River State. The government assured citizens that it would continue to implement policies aimed at improving the economic well-being of the state.
Residents were urged to remain vigilant, avoid the spread of misinformation, and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. In addition, the government appealed to petroleum product depots, fueling stations, transport unions, and market associations to revert to pre-protest prices to alleviate the economic burdens on the population.
The government emphasized the importance of continued security vigilance and assured residents that measures are in place to maintain peace and order across the state.