Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has signed nine bills into law to ensure citizens’ access to basic water, increase the state’s internally generated revenue, and address the state’s security challenges.
Speaking during the signing ceremony on Tuesday in Calabar, Otu commended the legislature for its dedication and responsiveness over the past two years, adding that the laws reflect his administration’s push to modernise state governance and address pressing developmental needs.
The new laws are 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.
Others 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.
Otu said, “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.
Accordingly, 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.
