Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has chosen to focus on completing abandoned projects rather than initiating grandiose new ones, according to his aides.
Andrea Ekeng Inyang, Chairman of the Forum of Special Assistants (FOSA), made this known during a Stewardship Dinner held in honor of Governor Otu's second year anniversary in office.
According to Inyang, the governor is not interested in initiating projects merely for glamour but is instead committed to completing critical projects inherited from his predecessors to eliminate waste of resources.
"Governor Otu has refurbished more than 40 projects, with over half being those he inherited from previous administrations," Inyang stated while addressing special assistants and other guests at the event.
Transformation Efforts
The FOSA chairman emphasized that Cross River State was in a dilapidated state when Governor Otu assumed office two years ago, but significant transformation has occurred under his leadership.
One notable achievement highlighted was the strengthening of security through the establishment of Operation Okwok, a community-based security initiative that has reportedly restored trust and calm to the streets of Cross River State.
The governor has been commissioning some of these abandoned or uncompleted projects he inherited, demonstrating his commitment to ensuring that previous investments by the state are not wasted.
This approach stands in contrast to his immediate predecessor's style of governance, according to the forum chairman, though specific details about the previous administration's project management were not provided.
Governor Otu's focus on completing existing projects rather than starting new ones appears to be part of his broader governance strategy as he marks two years in office.
