The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, has been listed among the 100 Most Influential Women in Cross River State in the 2026 edition of Leading Ladies in Cross River State
Bassey’s recognition is contained in a /Congratolatory letter by the editorial team of the publication, which informed her that she had made the final list following consideration of several nominations.
According to the organisers, the selected personalities were recognised in appreciation of their accomplishments and the inspirational value of their individual stories.
The recognition the organizers stated is significant for Bassey, not only as the leader of the state’s umbrella body for journalists, but also as a woman whose professional and leadership journey has placed her in a position of influence within the media community and the wider Cross River society.
The Letter noted that the public presentation of the Leading Ladies in CRS: 100 Most Influential Women compendium is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. prompt, at the State Library Complex, Cross River State, where they will be issued a certificate of listing as one of Cross River’s Most Influential Ladies
The event, organised by the Cross River State Library Board in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the state governor
and the Ministry of Women Affairs is expected to bring together distinguished women whose contributions cut across different sectors, providing an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and document their stories for posterity.
For Bassey, the recognition carries added significance because it places the head of the NUJ Cross River Council alongside other women whose contributions are considered influential in the development of the state.
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