Joseph Bassey

Joseph Bassey is a Nigerian politician who serves as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South federal constituency of Cross River State. He was elected to the 10th National Assembly in the 2023 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Quotes “I am happy that my people have chosen me to represent them at the National Assembly. “Today, I’m happy because I rose from an elected Councillor to a Deputy Speaker in the House of Assembly, and now a House of Representatives member-elect. “I want to graciously thank you for trusting in me and making this aspiration possible,” “The overwhelming support I got during the election reflects your trust and confidence in my ability to usher in federal government presence in our localities through projects capable of stimulating socio-economic development. By God’s grace, I won’t let you down.” "This gesture is intended to curtail school drop out and encouraging academic excellence used as a criterion in selecting beneficiaries” “Agriculture is the main factor that can help to revamp the economy of this country for good." “President Muhammadu Buhari speaks much of agriculture, it is a money making venture; I will encourage him to tap the potentials in the sector." “Nigeria has massive and fertile lands for agricultural produce; what is needed is the government factor by way of grants and improved varieties including fertiliser for farmers to boost their productivity." “If we go into agriculture proper and harness the sector, there will be abundant food for the country,” “The President’s directive on border closure has improved our local rice production and today our rice farmers are making money and feeding their families as well." “Food is health and wealth. If we have a good agricultural system in Nigeria, it will carry everybody along because almost all fields of human endeavours can work in the sector and be productive,” External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Living people