The agreement aimed to drive industrialisation, job creation, sustainable economic growth, position Cross River as a regional hub for energy, mining, and industrial development through public-private partnerships, was signed in Calabar yesterday.
Governor Otu, in his remarks, said the partnership reflects his administration’s resolve to harness the state’s abundant natural resources in a sustainable way to close developmental gaps and ensure prosperity for the people. “Government alone cannot deliver development.
“There has to be strong private sector participation, and this pact is one of the bold steps we are taking to ensure energy security, food security, and a more productive economy,” Otu stated.