by CATERPILLAR MOVEMENT
PROJECT CROSS RIVER STATE 2023!
OUR BLUEPRINT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN OUR STATE.
As a follow up to our decision to lay to rest the infertile issue of zoning. The Caterpillar movement hereby release to cross riverians and indeed members of the public details of our vision(blue print) come 2023.
PREAMBLE:
With the advent of democratic rule in 1999, Cross River State was blessed with visionary and dynamic leadership that facilitated steady development of the state in all sectors. Our dear state was moved from the fringes and placed firmly in the development map of Nigeria. The state became a leading destination for tourism, investment and international donor funding.
The public sector was vibrant and efficient with the formulation of virile policies and the establishment of strong institutions.
Cross River state was viewed nationwide as a model for development planning.
The private flourished as government provided the enabling environment, particularly through the establishment of a virile security architecture with accompanying infrastructure outlay.
Regrettably, we have in the last six years undoubtedly derailed from the trajectory by running a system that is hudely rich in theory but lacking in practice.
Accordingly, we shall move forward ,vigorously evaluate the financial status of the state and build our plans upon the reality that we find ourselves.
We shall carry our people along with transparency,
respect and inclusiveness.
We shall together set realistic targets and pursue the actualization of these goals with all the intellect, vision, contacts, that we will collectively harness.
Our policies shall be people oriented..
Our vision is to restore our state to a path of progressive growth. To this end, we propose to implement a RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM through which we intend to achieve our vision.
OUR RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Our restoration and development program shall be hinged on the development of the following thematic areas in the socio-economic and political environment of our state
1. Security
2.The Economy
3. Human development
4. Infrastructure development
5. The civil service and local government
6. Tourism
The security and safety of the people shall be the primary purpose of our administration. We shall put in place dogged security measures aimed at protecting lives and properties of our people with a view to ensuring that all citizens, residents and investors carry out their legitimate businesses in a crime free environment.
We shall in subsequent editions bring you detailed measures at implementing our policy iniatives
May God help cross river state.
Joe Obi Bisong
Director General.
