From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar
The Cross River State Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, has said that within short periods his administration has ganner the sum of N16.3 Billion as an Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) growth recorded between the month of January 2024 and May 2024,this year by his administration.
The cross river State governor Sen.Bassey Edet Out said during the same period in 2023, N10.5 billion was realized representing 55% growth.
He made this known in a arley with media representatives in the state
According to the governor , the growth of IGR from N20.5 Billion in 2022 to N30.8 Billion in 2023 was representing an increase of 50.24%.”
Je added “ It also grew by 60.6% or N22.6 Billion from June 2023 to N36 Billion in May 2024.”
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The state governor however hinted that During the same period the State had moved from its permanent 28th position to the firstt 10 States in accountability index.
According to him governor Edet Out it was made possible through its timely delivery of records to relevant authorities.
He announced that Cross River State is second to Lagos State in the federation prospective advancement index.
He said the advancement index considers the State’s potential resources and organisational plans.
He further said that within one year in office, his administration has been able to lay a solid foundation for a strong economy in the state.
He reflected on his administration’s achievement in various sectors, including education, infrastructure, digital innovation, agriculture, health, and economic development.
He highlighted efforts to revitalize the state’s economy, improve infrastructure, enhance security, promote agriculture, and strengthen healthcare services.
The e Governor also emphasized the importance of continuity in governance and the need for sustainable development initiatives.
Efforts were afoot to regain lost state assets of the state such as Tinapa, Oban Palm Plantation and Akamkpa Rubber Plantation, among others.
He stressed the need for energy security, he disclosed that the State government is bidding for the Odukpani Power Plant and desires joint ownership of the UNIDO Power Plant in Obudu.