C/Rivers Governor Signs Nine Laws to Boost Infrastructure, Security, Others

By Friday Obande 

The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has signed nine bills into law to better lives across the state.

The law it is said, will ensure Cross-Riverians and other residents of the state to access basic water, increase the state’s internally generated revenue, as well as address the state’s security challenges.

While delivering his address during the signing ceremony on Tuesday in Calabar, the governor commended the legislature for its dedication and responsiveness over the past two years, adding that the laws reflect his administration’s push to modernize state governance and address pressing developmental needs.

These laws include: The Cross River State Water Supply and Sanitation Law No. 5, 2025, the Cross River State Fire Fighting and Rescue Service Law No. 4, 2024, the Cross River State Security Trust Fund (Amendment) Law No. 6, 2024, the Cross River State Scraps Regulatory Agency (Amendment) Law No. 9, 2025.

Also contained in the list are: The Cross River State Rural Access Road Authority Law No. 8, 2025, the Cross River State Traffic Management and Regulatory Agency (Amendment) Law No. 4, 2024, the Cross River State Records and Archives Bureau Law No. 7, 2024, the Cross River State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency Law No. 10, 2025, and Cross River State Forestry Research Institute (Establishment) Law No. 6, 2024.

“We assumed office in a tough economic climate marked by inflation and limited access to funds, yet we have managed to stay focused. These laws will directly improve governance and service delivery.

“We have ordered three new fire trucks, unlocked ₦4.5 billion for rural roads, and restructured the security trust fund for better oversight. Each of these laws pushes Cross River forward”, he remarked,” the governor said.

The Cross River State Water Supply and Sanitation Law No. 5, 2025, guarantees citizens’ access to basic water, sanitation, and hygiene services and also sets up a regulatory framework for the sector.