Gov Bassey Otu of Cross River has begun the probe of the administration of his predecessor in office with the setting up of a committee to dig into concessioned industries and land related matters.
The committee is named “Fact Finding Committee On Cross River State Government-owned and Concessioned Industries and Other Landed Properties.”
The committee, which the governor set up immediately after assumption of office, has come out with a call for memoranda.
In a statement by its Secretary, Mr Anthony Effiom, the committee called for memorandum from members of the public on the terms of reference.
The terms of reference include to look into all transactions relating to the concessioning of industries, their valuation, review the adequacy and appropriateness of the legal processes.
It is also to ensure fair value of assets, competency of concessionaires and determine the adequacy and protection of the state’s interest.
It will also look into all land related transactions, acquisitions and applications in the public interest for developed and undeveloped lands.
Simirlarly, the committee is saddled with the responsibility to look into transactions relating to government buildings located in the state and
outside the state.
