…assures of support to develop sports in Yala. Hon Odey Brian representing Yala 1 State Constituency has received Okpoma Unity Football Tournament led by the Founder, Mr Edrah Williams , Board members as well as the technical and administrative staff at his office at the Cross River State House of Assembly, Calabar. The Honorable member…
The State House of Assembly has called on the State Government, through its relevant agencies, to stop the activities of Fulani migrants engaged in illegal mining in Okwa 1 and 2 and Ukwango in Boki Local Government Area. The Assembly further resolved that security agencies be deployed to the affected communities to arrest and prosecute…
The Chairman of Cross River Civil Service Commission, Sir Maurice Effiwat has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state to dishonour what he termed ‘fraudulent’ promotion letters signed and issued by his suspended predecessor, Mr. Uko Inaku. In a letter signed by himself and dated July 17, 2024, the Commission Chairman said, “The attention…
Dr. Alorye Adigeb has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his commitment to the “People First” initiative by appointing her commissioner in the Cross River State Civil Service, This strategic move underscores Governor Otu’s dedication to delivering quality services and enhancing Cross River State’s Civil Service. Dr. Adigeb expressed her profound gratitude to Governor…
…Call for implementation of Livestock Management and Grazing Law The State Legislature has condemned the recent destruction of farms in Ukpada village in Bekwara Local Government Area by Fulani cattle resulting in huge losses for farmers. The Lawmakers consequently called on the State Government to take steps towards the systematic evacuation of the Fulani herders…
Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, Tuesday, inspected the State-owned pharmaceutical company, Calapharm, and was assured that production would begin in September this year, following an anticipated visit from NAFDAC for accreditation. Following a guided tour of the Calapharm premises, located along President Goodluck Jonathan’s bypass in Calabar, Governor Otu expressed satisfaction with the…
… CHARGES MEMBERS TO COME UP WITH WORLD CLASS DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE EMULATED BY OTHER STATES The Governor of Cross River State Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has inaugurated two important committees in the State Energy Sector; the Cross River State Renewable Energy Action Plan Committee and Cross River State Electricity Policy Committee….
The National Cash Transfer Office recently held an orientation/training for State and National Officers on effective programme delivery and implementation of the “National Social Safety Nets Project Scale Up” for the vulnerable, In Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Declaring the event open, the National Coordinator of National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) Dr Akindele Egbuwalo welcomed the participants…
The members of Utuma community in diaspora, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, earlier today paid a courtesy visit to the Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, in his office at the Ministry of Education Headquarters, Calabar. The visit seeks the Ministry’s intervention in their community, particularly the…
Comrade Godwin Nyiam, the Managing Director, Cross River State Water Board has called for renewed dedication and hard work to ensure the provision of clean water to every part of the state. Emphasizing the urgency and importance of this mission, Nyiam highlighted Governor Senator Bassey Edet Otu’s commitment to fulfilling the people’s needs, with clean…