Nigeria, March 26 -- The Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, on March 15, 2025, was among some eminent Nigerians and quintessential achievers honoured and celebrated by Independent Newspapers Limited for their huge contributions in the service to humanity, national development, socio-economic growth and societal advancement.

The Cross River helmsman, seen by many as a compassionate, pragmatic, purposeful leader, and resourceful problem-solver, was conferred with the Independent Governor of the Year Award on Economic Transformation during the Independent Awards 2024 Ceremony held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Otu's Governor of the Year Award received on his behalf ...