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Bassey Otu was born on 18 October, 1959 in Calabar, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Cross River State, Nigeria), is a Nigerian politician (born 1959). Discover Bassey Otu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
18 October, 1959 |
| Birthday |
18 October |
| Birthplace |
Calabar, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Cross River State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 64 years old group.
Bassey Otu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Bassey Otu height not available right now. We will update Bassey Otu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Bassey Otu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bassey Otu worth at the age of 64 years old? Bassey Otu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Bassey Otu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Bassey Otu Social Network
Timeline
Bassey Edet Otu (born 18 October 1959) is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Cross River State Southern Nigeria.
Prince Bassey Edet Otu was born on 18 October 1959 to the family of Late Eld.
& Mrs. Edet Okon Otu of Adiabo in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State.
He grew up in his home city of Calabar and in Jos, Plateau State, where his father had been assigned to the mission of the Church of Scotland.
He obtained a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences from the University of Calabar.
Before entering politics, he was engaged in banking and then in the petroleum sector.
Otu was elected a Member of House of Representatives in April 2003 to represent Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency and reelected in April 2007.
Within this period (2003-2011), he was Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Vice Chairman, House Committee on National Population and member of committees on Power, Ministry of Niger Delta, Inter-Parliamentary Relations, Inter-Intra Party Relations, Environment, Water Resources and Defense.
In a 2007 interview, he said the ruling by an international court that the Bakassi peninsula belonged to Cameroon was wrong, but that the job now was to resettle displaced relatives of Nigerians and move on.
Otu was Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream).
who served as a time senator for Cross River South from 2011 to 2015, and a one time representative of Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency of Cross River State, in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011.
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 and his believed to have great impact on the citi,
In 2018, Otu was appointed into the board of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Following his inaugural speech in May 2023 Otu claims to have joined politics for the service of humanity
