By Gertrude Effiom After more than ten years without electricity, the Bakassi Local Government Area is on the verge of power restoration following a comprehensive infrastructure assessment by engineers from the Cross River State Electrification Agency. The electrification team, led by distinguished Bakassi Mainland leader AIG Chief Enene Okon (Rtd.), conducted an extensive inspection tour…
By Our Reporter The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has launched an educational support initiative for children in need in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The initiative, which was carried out at Ikot Efiom, the council headquarters, provided selected beneficiaries with school books, bags, writing materials,…
By Our Correspondent The Leader of the 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, has been commended for extending her grassroots interventions beyond Ward 7, which she represents, to residents and groups in other wards of Bakassi Local Government Area. The commendation was made during a livelihood support programme organised by Bassey for constituents…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilizing, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
The Clerk of the Bakassi Legislative Assembly, Mrs. Jesam Odu, has apologised to members of the 7th Assembly over the submission of the 2026 budget without the completion of the full legislative process, following heated exchanges during plenary on Thursday. Mrs. Odu tendered the apology after councillors raised objections to her earlier explanation that the…
By Efio-Ita Nyok The 7th Bakassi Legislative Assembly has marked one legislative year with significant achievements in lawmaking, oversight, and community representation, reflecting renewed commitment to deepening democratic governance at the grassroots level. In a statement issued on Monday, the Leader of the 7th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Grace Bassey, congratulated members for what she described…
