Embrace 2025 with hope, C’River gov urges Nigerians

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has urged Nigerians, particularly those residing in Cross River State, to welcome the year 2025 with optimism.

In a New Year message, made public in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, on Wednesday, Otu urged all Nigerians to embrace this new year with hope.

He said: “The Cross River state Government has laid crucial foundations for prosperity and economic rebirth with different programmes and policies, spread across sectors such as agriculture, industries, and investment drives that will bring about growth and progress in the state.”

The governor maintained the importance of looking towards the future with a positive mindset while adding that it’s a driving force to bring about growth and progress in the nation.

Speaking of the vast natural resources, the diverse culture, and the resilient spirit of Nigerians and people in the state, the governor restated that it was important for everyone to be encouraged to tap into the potential and programmes of Cross River state government to work towards a brighter and more prosperous future for the state and the nation.

The governor also stressed the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving goals, stressing that it was only through collective effort that progress could be made and the residents could overcome challenges.

He said: “As we welcome the year 2025, let us let go of past grievances and divisions, and come together as one nation with a shared vision for a better future. Let’s cast off pessimism and embrace optimism.”

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