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We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Thonyb(m): 1:58pm On Sep 15, 2023
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has confirmed that he will spend N5 billion to refurbish the Governor’s Office in Calabar to befit its status.

He disclosed this during an interaction with journalists, saying such an office ought to be the signpost in the state.

He said he will also renovate all the state liaison offices in Abuja, Lagos and elsewhere to similarly carry the same signpost insignia.

The governor stated that the state he met the governor’s office was not befitting, and that renovating it to befitting standard can even help to appeal to investors willing to do business with the state.


“I will not stop to spend money to make the governor’s office very befitting. It ought to be the signpost of the state. I will do the same in all our liaison offices.

“It’s when you make your abode or office befitting that will add value and appeal to investors. Filthy environments and poor architectural outlook can discourage.

“The renovations will be done with transparency. It is estimated that the costs of the renovations will be between N3 to N5 billion. But for now the contractors are working pro bono,” he said.

https://.ng/2023/09/15/well-spend-n5bn-to-renovate-governors-office-otu/

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by lazkizz(m): 1:59pm On Sep 15, 2023
grin last Governor of cross Rivers state was Donald Duke .

also the last Governor of kogi state was prince Abubarkar Audu.

Last Governor of platuea state is Jonah Jang .



Only Lagos state have keep Good streaks of Governors since 1999

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by OkpaNsukkaisBae(m): 1:59pm On Sep 15, 2023
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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by slivertongue: 1:59pm On Sep 15, 2023
scamming patterns

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Ebubu2: 2:02pm On Sep 15, 2023
In this hardship na their comfort matters

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by ufuosman(m): 2:09pm On Sep 15, 2023
Some leaders na something else

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by christejames(m): 2:14pm On Sep 15, 2023
Really? shocked



Why the people you are leading continue to live in squalors like destitutes amidst plenty? undecided


Like I said, Nigeria is no longer a country but an arena for career politicians to feast on

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Phred1717: 3:08pm On Sep 15, 2023
Please who is the author of "Turn by Turn" this politicians are all the same. Ayade just left not to long. Otu has started his own... #5b for WHAT!!!

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by princeemmma(m): 3:17pm On Sep 15, 2023
Dem been one use 5 Billion that can build an estate to renovate government house

Things that happen only in Nigeria

Awon omo ole ifo

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by wwwtortoise(m): 3:17pm On Sep 15, 2023
Too cheap considering the high cost of building materials.

Your excellency I suggest you review the renovation budget upwards in the region of say 30billion. This way, Davido will recognize your frugality and who knows he may dedicate a song to you and this will earn you international recognition and fame.

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by PrinceOfLagos: 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
N5billion for renovation alone when the workers in the state are living in abject poverty

Shame on you Mr governor

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by olatunjithomas(m): 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Otulented: 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
This is too much na

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by obembet(f): 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
#5B is too small, I will suggest #50M cos of packing space

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by datola: 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
You polithievians never disappoint!

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Curious346: 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
Nigeria to the world

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Brunicekid(m): 3:18pm On Sep 15, 2023
Waste of Taxpayer's money..

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by othermen: 3:19pm On Sep 15, 2023
This is a Non Sequitur Fallacy: the belief that providing a luxurious government house to the governor will attract investors does not logically follow when you see that the state is not performing well. The two ideas are not necessarily connected. A luxurious government house is only a perk, it doesn't inherently lead to investors attraction. Has the governor even calculated what the possible return on this so called investment is?

Governor Otu can argue that the large-scale luxury project will provide a temporary boost to the local economy by creating jobs and stimulating spending. However, given that Cross-River lacks local manufacturing facilities for building materials, there's a high probability that the equipment and materials for this project would be outsourced from outside the state. This means that the economic benefits might not even circulate within the state if there is such consideration.


Again, Has the governor even calculated what the possible return on this so called investment is? Of coz not, he is just dishonest with his oversimplification of how investors evaluate a State. They don’t focus on the financial health, economic stability, development plan of the state, other comprehensive policies or prospects, or strategies of the State itself rather they focus on the personal luxuries of its executives. Governor Bassey Otu is just irresponsibly prioritizing personal comfort while misusing public funds.

And yh, while I understand the desire to have an office befitting the stature of the state, I have no understanding of what exactly in this dilapidated state is being symbolized. Whether it’s the infrastructural decay in abandoned projects or what though?? Allocating such a substantial sum, especially in the face of numerous other pressing needs, raises questions about prioritization and it’s just evident that this governor is not financially prudent.

In a state with dilapidated infrastructures and a wealth of undeveloped potential, one might argue that resources could be allocated more judiciously to benefit a wider range of citizens.
But the governor want to transform the Governor's Office into a tourist attraction, befitting for elite parties.

The governor’s focus should shift towards building a state that is attractive to investors through well-planned infrastructure development, rather than channeling excessive resources into lavish government offices.

Next, Governor Otu has to have a convoy of jets because it befits his office, as appearances is what investors care about.

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by MosayA: 3:19pm On Sep 15, 2023
Na paradise you wan build?

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Slynation(m): 3:19pm On Sep 15, 2023
Omo ehhh, the manner in which this guys are looting the country with reckless abandon, one can only imagine if these country will ever get better...!! #5Billion just to renovate office, how much did Davido build his house in banana island again...!!

#Nobody really cares if the nation is building to the ground, the politicians only care about themselves...

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by MimiSheWrote(f): 3:19pm On Sep 15, 2023
Just Imagine smh.

This is exactly why having a tightfisted (stringy) leader is not such a bad idea.

Nigerians missed a one in a billion chance of finally getting things right in Nigeria during the last general election. But we allowed "tribalism and religion" get in the way... The same exact tools our politicians have been using to their advantage over and over again, and yet somehow we still fall for it till today.

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by udomonday: 3:20pm On Sep 15, 2023
lazkizz:
grin last Governor of cross Rivers state was Donald Duke .

also the last Governor of kogi state was prince Abubarkar Audu.

Last Governor of platuea state is Jonah Jang .



Only Lagos state have keep Good streaks of Governors since 1999
what of akwa ibom?

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by IMASTEX: 3:21pm On Sep 15, 2023
Hope it's in dollars. Meanwhile that money is too small regardless

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Cocolatti(m): 3:21pm On Sep 15, 2023
They have started ohhh !!!
These our Polithiefcians

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by lexy2014: 3:21pm On Sep 15, 2023
lazkizz:
grin last Governor of cross Rivers state was Donald Duke .

also the last Governor of kogi state was prince Abubarkar Audu.

Last Governor of platuea state is Jonah Jang .



Only Lagos state have keep Good streaks of Governors since 1999

"Good streaks" in Lagos since 1999?

How please?

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Froshest00(m): 3:21pm On Sep 15, 2023
Well this is serious
Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Judolisco(m): 3:22pm On Sep 15, 2023
5 billion for renovation make una dey fear God oh... Why not jst build another one with dis money.... All dis hushpuppy mentality we Nigerians have is not good oh

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by TheOmoney(m): 3:22pm On Sep 15, 2023
Only renovation...how much would new one cost?

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by DarkCaesar(m): 3:22pm On Sep 15, 2023
I really wonder why we don’t have anyone regulating this people spending and wtf is EFCC duties

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Re: We Will Spend ₦‎5 Billion To Renovate Governor’s Office – Otu by Sk5050: 3:23pm On Sep 15, 2023
Criminals always get into leadership position.
I have lost faith in 9ja

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