Erasmus Ekpang, the Cross River Commissioner for Information, says the state’s monthly internally generated revenue has hit N6.3 billion.

Mr Ekpang, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Calabar on Friday, said Governor Bassey Otu had restored the people’s confidence in the government.

“This feat became possible because the current administration has restored trust and confidence in governance. People now pay taxes without being forced.

“Business outfits and residents have seen transparency and judicious utilisation of public funds. They have decided to willingly pay their taxes,” he said.

The commissioner said ongoing people-oriented projects in the state were testimonies of the governor’s commitment to improve the people’s quality of life.

Mr Ekpang further said efforts were underway to renovate and re-equip some state-owned media organisations for greater efficiency.

“We met a total collapse of facilities in the information sector. The EndSARS protest also led to the vandalism of some of the facilities.

“We are on the verge of concluding the process to renovate the Chronicle office. We project a little above N400 million for this.

“The state government has procured a new transmitter in order to increase the reach of our broadcast station beyond Calabar.

“Don’t forget that the current administration gave the state broadcasting corporation a face-lift as soon as it came on board,” he said.

(NAN)