Bassey Otu is a Nigerian politician and is the Governor of Cross River State after the 2023 Gubernatorial polls.

He represented the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency of Cross River State, Nigeria in the Federal House of Representatives from 2003 – 2011.

Who is Bassey Otu?

Bassey Otu is a Nigerian politician and is the Governor of Cross River State after the 2023 Gubernatorial polls.

Full name: Prince Bassey Edet Otu

Age: 63

Date of birth: 18 October 1959

Place of birth: Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River

State of origin: Cross River State

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Nationality: Nigerian

Education: University of Calabar

Spouse: Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu

Children: Update soon

Net worth: Not Declared

Religion: Christianity

Occupation: Politician

Political party: All Progressives Congress

Parents: Late Eld. & Mrs. Edet Okon Otu

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In 2011, Otu was elected as Senator representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District. On arrival in the Senate, he became the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance and later Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking and other financial Institutions; he was also a member, Committee on Navy, Power, Petroleum and Water Resources.

His impact at the Senate was adjudged by many to be till date unprecedented; his name is said to be synonymous with human empowerment and societal development, this led to his being endorsed for re-election by Buhari Youth Organisation.

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