Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has reaffirmed the urgent need for deepened legislative capacity, constitutional reform, and stronger public trust in government during a keynote address at the Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong Colloquium held in Calabar. The event, themed “Lawmaking and Constitutional Democracy: The Nigerian Experience,” was…
Following a strong windstorm that tore through parts of Calabar on Wednesday evening, causing serious damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, particularly around the Calabar Metropolis, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has called for urgent action to prevent future disasters. During Thursday’s sitting at the Assembly,…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has extended heartfelt appreciation to workers across all sectors for their dedication, resilience, and invaluable contributions to the growth and stability of the state and the nation at large. In a statement commemorating the occasion, Speaker Ayambem emphasized that the labour…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the National Assembly to amend Nigeria’s mining laws to prioritize the interests of host communities and resource-producing states. The resolution came under a matter of urgent public importance, moved by Hon. Egbe Abeng (Obubra I) and unanimously supported by all members of the 10th Assembly….
Acting Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has intervened in the political crisis unfolding in Bekwarra Local Government Area following the impeachment notice issued to Council Chairman, Hon. Theresa Ushie, by the councillors. On March 20, 2025, nine out of ten councillors initiated impeachment proceedings against the council Chairman of Bekwarra…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has welcomed the defection of Hon. Samuel Neji Abang, the Member representing Ikom 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, which took place today in Ikom Local…
The governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Otu and the Senator representing Cross River North in the National assembly Jarigbe Agom have called for unity among the Bakor people of the State. The governor who spoke through the Speaker of the 10th Assembly Elvert Ayambem disclosed this at Alladim Nkum Clan in Ogoja during…
Havilla University, a privately owned tertiary institution in Nde-Ikom, has named its new Computing and Sciences faculty after the Speaker of the tenth Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. The Proprietor and Chancellor of the University, Hon. Jones Tangban, stated during the formal presentation of the honour at the Speaker’s office…
…reaffirms dedication to addressing all citizens’ concerns. The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has made an earnest appeal to Cross River State youths to refrain from participating in the planned national protest, which is set to begin on August 1, 2024. Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem made…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem, as well as Speakers of State Houses of Assembly across the country and members of the judiciary, are currently attending a two-day retreat hosted by the National Assembly (NASS) joint committee on the review of the 1999 constitution, at the Four…