Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has stated that his government will be deliberate in its efforts to curtail deforestation to reap greater benefits from the state’s rich biodiversity. He stated this while signing into law a bill to establish a Climate and Green Economy Commission. Otu said it is another bold step by his administration to foster a sustainable environment through the protection of the rich and yet fragile ecosystem of the state. He noted that the law is aimed at preserving the rich biodiversity of the state. “For us in Cross River State, environmental consciousness among…