CALABAR, NIGERIA – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, has stepped down the July 10, 2025, list of media appointees for review, citing the need for due process and strategic realignment.
The directive, confirmed in a statement signed by Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, Secretary to the State Government, emphasized that “only a list built on equity and relevance can serve the administration’s vision for effective public communication.”
The move signals a recalibration of the administration’s media architecture. “The governor’s action shows he’s listening and ready to make necessary adjustments,” said a Government House insider who asked not to be named.
Despite stepping down the previous list, Governor Otu affirmed the promotion of six earlier named aides, including Ms. Imani Odey as Special Adviser on Electronic Media and Mr. Andra Eking as Senior Special Assistant on New Media.
Other confirmed aides include Mr. Nathaniel Otaha (Communication), Mr. Oqua Etim (ICT), Mr. Daniel Ekpe (Cinematography), and Mr. Godswill Williams (Photography).
In a sweeping shakeup, eleven new appointments were also approved, including Ms. Beatrice Akpala as Special Adviser on Content Development and Archiving, and Mr. Eval Asiong as Senior Special Assistant on Strategic Communications.
Other appointees include Mr. Ebriku John Friday (Data Analytics), Ms. Faith Ejege (Brand Management and Advertising), and Ms. Queen-Esther Bassey (Media Planning and Documentation), with all roles effective immediately.
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Media analyst, Enobong Archibong, described the changes as “a conscious shift toward building a competent, data-driven communication team that reflects the current realities of governance and public engagement.”
Truth Live News gathered that the stepped-down list triggered internal debate, with concerns over overlapping roles and unclear reporting lines. The review, therefore, is seen as an ethical call for clarity and performance-based structuring.
Governor Otu’s recalibration, while reaffirming loyalty to existing aides, reflects a balancing act between inclusion and institutional efficiency in state media operations.
