A cross section of Biko youths have called for the immediate resignation of Mr Kelvin Njong who is the current APC chapter chairman/ Commissioner in CRS forestry commission.
This statement was made via a written statement by youths of the Boki youths for good governance.
Read full later below.
Mr. Kelvin Njong Chapter Chairman, APC, and Commissioner, Cross River State Forestry Commission
Dear Mr. Njong,
We address you today with great importance regarding your dual roles as Chapter Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Commissioner of the Cross River State Forestry Commission. While your dedication to public service is commendable, we believe it is crucial to bring to your attention the potential conflicts of interest and the need for you to relinquish one of these positions to maintain the integrity and trust in our institutions.
As you are aware, your duties as Chapter Chairman of APC and Commissioner of the Forestry Commission may lead to conflicts of interest, compromising your ability to discharge your responsibilities impartially. The potential for partisan influence and bias in decision-making could undermine the credibility of both offices and lead to a crisis of confidence.
In light of this, we respectfully request that you resign from one of the positions with immediate effect. We suggest you choose the role that aligns most closely with your true passion and expertise, allowing you to focus on it without the burden of conflicting responsibilities.
We believe this decision will avert potential conflicts, ensure the integrity of both offices, and maintain the trust of the people in our institutions. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Yours profoundly, Concerned Boki Youths for Good governance
De Nexus movement inaugurates Dr Cyril Agbor as Executive DG & working structure,installs BOT
It’s was indeed an epoch making event as personalities from all works of life were at hotel 45 ikom on Friday 7th June 2024 to witness the official inaugural ceremony of the Nexus movement.
Recall that,the Nexus movement is a very formidable and strong political cum Social group with multiple dimensions aimed humanity emancipation.
The event had verious offices & officers with the Renown Academic Don Dr Cyril Agbor as the executive Director general and Hon Ebam Emmeghe a fmr CRS Commissioner as the Bord of trustees chairman & other members inaugurated.
In his remark, the BOT chairman stated that de Nexus movement is a multiple fold ethical group including the delivery of philanthropic gestures as seen at the occasion. He stressed that as the BOT chairman he will do everything within his powers to deliver on his responsibilities while admonishing the group to remain stronger.
Dr Cyril Agbor the Executive director, speaking shortly after the inauguration exposed that DE NEXUS movement is not only political front for grassrooters but it is also a social welfare group packed with lots of welfare intervention programme.He called on hands to be on deck going forward.
Also speaking on the theme” Taking action for innovation” miss Doris Etta the director of for project reach mentioned that the focus of this project will on actions that can be taken to advance equity & fairness in Areas of Economic empowerment & this will have a ripple effect in eradicating all forms of violence in our communities.
CRS First Lady flags off Project Reach,a welfare intervention programme of DeNexus movement.
Her Excellency,the Wife of the Executive Governor of Cross River State Rev.Mrs Eyoawan Bassey Edet Otu has flagged off the project reach,a welfare intervention program of the De Nexus movement in Cross River State.
This was done early hours on Friday evening being the 7th day of June 2024 at Hotel 45 at ikom.
Her Excellency who was ably represented by Lady Achi Agbor the special Adviser on women mobilisation central noted that the initiative is laudable and is aimed at improving the well-being of especially for the needy,abandoned and those who are vulnerable in the state.
She futher announced that the initiative will aid the fulfilment of Her Excellency commitment in providing quality welfare service delivery and will prioritize His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu people’s first Agenda in the state.
She also stated that Her Excellency is ready to work with the De Nexus movement as long as it’s goals aligns with the well being of Cross River State.
“I have seen and digested the objective of this group called DE Nexus movement and I will take the massage to her Excellency who have continued to reiterate that she like the neck to her husband and I’m hopeful that with her kind disposition to activities like this,she will continue to give her support” she said.
The high point of the event futured the distribution of palliatives to about ten beneficiaries per each ward across the ten wards of Etung LGA.
In attendance to add value to the event were numerous political bigwigs, social gladiators, security personnels at El.
It’s was a massive display of great celebration in Honour of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu the Governor of Cross River State as the 25 community Relation Officers led by the special Adviser on Community Relation Hon Ada Charles gathered amongst other dignitaries in jubilee of the Governor’s one year in office.
The event took place At the Etung LGA Council Hall with Mrs Victoria Njar the CRO for Etung LGA as the host on the 29th of May 2024.
In her opening remarks, Mrs Victoria thanked the special Adviser and his dear colleagues for giving her the opportunity to be the first to host this remarkable event reiterating that the opportunity will not be taken for granted as she welcomed them to Etung LGA.
The special Adviser on Community Relations Hon Ada on her part stated that Gov. Otu is committed to the growth of every community in the state. She added that she will do everything on her part trusting the capacity of the cro,s to deliver all necessities concerning her office.
She thanked all in attendance and especially the Host for the reception and coordination in Etung LGA as she led the cutting of the anniversary cake pet media can authoritatively report.
The Senior special adviser to Governor of Cross River State on political matters,Rt Hon Ass. Prof. Chief Jake Otu Enyia has charge central political class to continue to support the Government of His Excellency, Sen.prince Bassey Edet Otu.
The one time LGA chairman,House member,Commissioner disclosed that the Government of the day in CRS has brought sweetness and Cross River State central will not be left out in terms of development especially as the industrial hub of Cross River State.
He called on all political categories to continue to give their support to the people’s first mantra of the Government which is currently taking the rounds.
” I’m particularly excited to her today despite family tides, I have earlier writing to his Excellency on the subject matter of this historic summit. The sweetness of the season has started and Cross River State central will not be left out especially as the industrial hub of the state. I call on all stakeholders and the political class to continue to support the people’s first mantra of the Government” he said.
Speaking at the first ever CRS Central political summit held on may 25th 2024 at Nogak polytechnic ikom,the political big wig thank the organizers of the summit led by comr Ejeh Peter the CEO of pet media and events for the initiative and further appealed that with the instrumentality of his office and as the Chief Host the summit should be replicated across other districts and the state at large.
He futher outlined a proposed nine point working outlet for both the state and the political class in Cross River State central.
The event was largely attended by participants across the 66 wards in CRS Central.
THE PLACE OF CENTRAL IN CROSS RIVER STATE POLITICS: REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCES OF POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS IN CENTRAL
BY
EDOR J. EDOR Ph.D
ON THE OCCASION OF: CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT POLITICAL SUMMIT
HELD AT: NOGAK POLYTECHNIC, IKOM, CROSS RIVER STATE
ON THE 27TH OF MAY, 2024.
PROTOCOL: It gives me great pleasure to be amongst you to present this piece on an auspicious gathering which will shape the political thinking and organization especially of the youths of Central Cross River State. This is a gathering I must suggest of like minds that is, a gathering of Leaders as well as emerging leaders from the Central. This is indeed the right time to deliberate on issues that mostly affect our senatorial district. It is the right time because we are off political seasons per say, nevertheless that we are all political beings in Aristotle’s parlance.
For emphasis, Central Senatorial District comprises of the following Local Government Councils; Ikom, Etung, Boki, Ugep, Obubra and Abi. Central especially Ikom is regarded as the business hub of Cross River State. With the presence of Cocoa and other business activities, Central has emerged the fulcrum, the support system of Cross River State. Could this have contributed to why the youths have no motivation in participating in active politics?
The most pertinent questions to be answered in a political summit such as this are; who is a Politician? What are the duties of a politician? Why participate in politics? Can we hold our politicians accountable? What are the causes of political apathy? These questions and many more will form our discussion as we progress. These questions I am sure when elaborated in vivid terms, perfectly captures the thrust of the topic under discourse. As we answer the questions, it shall become clearer what the purpose of politics is.
Before we proceed into our discussions, I made some interactions with some youths, asking them what the aim of politics is, and all they could tell me was that “if not to make money, what will take them into politics? Is it not because of that, that politicians go extra miles to gain or regain their political positions?” I was perplexed by their answers, because they reflect the wrong notion of politics, and this is exactly why this political summit becomes important and inevitable.
Arising from the questions above, a politician is one who from amongst the people takes up the responsibility of leading others through a democratic election. In a loose sense, it can be said that everybody is a politician, just as Aristotle commented that “we are all political animals”. Aristotle’s statement means that every human being has the driving force for leadership, because it is through leadership that the society is formed and developed. When we shy away from politics, we allow the election of leaders into the hands of few, a few that do not care about the welfare of everyone but of their own pockets. They rather choose leaders according to the desires and satisfaction of their pockets, rather than the demands of the society. So, from the loose sense of who a politician is, everyone is supposed to be involved in the process of choosing a leader, that is, everyone is supposed to be interested in politics, because politics is the determining force upon which the society grows. This is so because when leaders are elected, the policies and laws they promulgate shapes the economy of the country upon which our life is dependent on.
From the above, we can deduce that the functions of a politician who has now been elected into an office for the purpose of leadership, is simply to provide and take care of the needs of the individuals in the society, to protect the lives and properties of individuals in the society, and to make laws and policies that are relevant to the growth of the society. These are not all the functions, but these are the most common a leader is supposed to provide. He is supposed to provide the basic needs of the people ranging from good roads, electricity, good water, security, education, employment, etc. The politician is to hold unto what is the common good of the people. You may choose to ask yourself if this is the case with the Nigerian politics.
Furthermore, the failure of leaders to provide the basic needs of the people is the springboard upon which people go into politics. But how well do they perform when in office? Many politicians perform so well in enriching their pockets, forgetting that the driving force of their becoming a leader was to serve the people by providing their needs. The failure of leadership is what should motivate youths especially from Central to take politics seriously. Why will you as a youth take so much interest in other things and forget about politics? Many youths are not interested in politics because they erroneously feel that politics is devilish or as the usual saying goes “it’s a dirty game”. Such aphorisms are meant to scare people away from politics, so that a few group of individuals will continuously occupy positions of leadership. But let me say it today in this summit that there is nothing devilish about politics, there is nothing dirty about politics, its only dependent on how you play it, and no one can choose for you how to play politics.
If by chance you ask yourself what the place of Central is in Cross River State politics, you will come to realize that Central is the foundation of Cross River State politics. Central Senatorial district is blessed with a lot of prominent politicians who have not just served in the state, but have taken leadership positions across the country and the world. So, Central has a high place in Cross River State’s politics. If so, why is Central still the way it is? At least, every community in Central has a prominent politician, then why is there no development?
Apart from this current dispensation where the south has produced two Governors equaling the Central, it is on record that Central have produced two Governors in the likes of His Excellency Clement Ebri and Sen. Liyel Imoke. I passionately ask; what lasting impacts did their reign in office create? The few legacies they created, have they not died away as time progressed? Going away from them, can we hold unto any befitting company, hospital, school and the likes in Central and attribute it to the achievements of any politician or office holder from the Central? What really are our leaders doing? Let there be government’s presence in Central, and you will see a turn around or massive change.
The people of Central are natural farmers, they need good roads to transport their farm produce, the reverse is the case, bad roads everywhere. The people needs good water, they need electricity. Electricity in Central have become a huge failure, 80% of the villages in Central have no light, the politicians have brought solar lights to make us forget about electricity. Indeed, from the Central, our complains are more than our gains, our sorrows are more than our joys, our failures are more than our successes. We need more positive energy, we need to re-strategize, we need to have a rethinking, we need to form an alliance to ensure there is government’s presence in Central.
Sited here are all politicians and emerging politicians. The emerging politicians should learn the core of politics before going into it, they should know that politics is not for personal aggrandizement, politics is not a place to go and make money, politics is a machinery for electing credible leaders with the right thinking to lead the people. Many youths who see politics as an avenue to make money will go into any extent ensuring they make the money. This has resulted into them being political thugs, assassins, and gangsters. They are youths fighting against their fellow youths. At the end, they have nothing to show, only to die in a manner they have perpetrated to others. I ask you, I mean all of you the youths, do you want to waste your lives by becoming a political thug? Do you not know that you also have the ability to become a leader? Becoming a leader is demonstrated by the knowledge expressed. Francis Bacon says “knowledge is power”. Socrates is of the opinion that “knowledge is good, and ignorance is the vice”. Do not allow your ignorance to push you into what you cannot sustain, do not allow your ignorance to make you become a threat amongst your peers, do not allow your ignorance to fast forward you into your graves. Seek for knowledge as an emerging leader, consult for wisdom, strive to make a positive difference, learn the rubrics of leadership.
Political apathy is a situation where people find disinterestedness in politics. It is a situation where people relegate politics for other things. It is a situation of becoming apolitical. Political apathy will be the death of politics if the right steps are not taken. The right steps to be taken are for leaders to live up to their responsibilities. Provide the means of livelihood to the people. In fact, “let the poor breathe”. I will not add “do not suffocate them” because they are suffocated already. Now is the time to resuscitate them by doing the right things. Leaders should take up their duties. Many people are political apathies because they feel there is no need wasting their time, as their vote is not been counted. No, whether you vote or not, your votes count. If you choose not to vote, you have chosen to vote for an incompetent leader because if you came out to vote, you would have voted for a credible leader. Let us say no to political apathy. Arising from here, let us carry the message of a new Central Senatorial District. Let us educate others who are still ignorant, in the nearest 2027, let your votes count.
As your votes count into electing a leader, the next thing is to hold them accountable for their actions. All leaders were elected to represent the interests of the people, so, they should be accountable. Ask them to show their achievements and scorecards. It is not enough to just elect a leader, you must do a follow up of your leaders. When you elect a leader and allow him or her to function the way they like, they may go astray. Leaders need our criticisms, they need our advice, they need to listen to the people. With these, they can perform well.
I wish to appreciate the organizers of this event, and I wish to state it that nothing should deter them from what they have started. Though some politicians will try to tear you apart, they will try to divide you, they will try to win you over to their side with juicy gifts, as difficult as it may be to resist, I urge you to stand firm. I want to see or here that this political summit generate the needed awareness meant for a positive leadership change. Amongst you, there will be betrayals, please do not be shaken. This is a vanguard for good leadership that have been formed. Through this means, leaders can be held accountable. This should be a forum to tell leaders the truth, but do not insult them.
The immediate past Cross River State Commissioner For Lands Prof John inyang has charge central political class to reawaken their in ward gesture of self Reorientation.
The professor who was represented by Mr Okey Ndifon a lecturer of philosophy Department at the University of Calabar declosed this when addressing politician of the CRS Central extraction on Saturday morning at the summit which held at Nogak poly ikom.Read full presentation below:
A BRIEF SPEECH ON THE PLACE OF THE CENTRAL IN PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY.
Elder Prof. John Ofem Inyang. (Immediate past Commissioner for Lands).
Protocol: I must admit that this gathering is a deliberate one aimed at fostering unity and protecting the collective interests of the good people of the central senatorial district in Cross River State. It is apt I must add. I have no doubt that this laudable idea was informed by either the absence of the benefits of democracy in the central or the need to ginger the people of the central to awaken the requisite variables that will eventually attract such democratic dividends.
I will therefore, commend the organizers of this event for such a deep reflection in the affairs of the central. The theme of this program for me does not require huge academic research for anyone to deal on. It does not require the consultation of the internet or AI apps to enable one speak on the topic especially if such a person is from the central. The simplicity of the theme enables us to reflect on the political activities of the central senatorial district and where we have failed to do the needful for our common good or collective interest.
We are a community of 6 local government areas with 66 political wards. Our level of political participation therefore, cannot be adequately assessed without looking at each ward and its peculiarities in terms of location and access to basic needs such as quality education, good health care, youth development, social infrastructure and general development. It is expected that democracy enables the availability of all these necessities being shared equitably by the drivers of governmental processes.
Engagement of ward members in decision-making under a democratic dispensation is inevitable especially from the process of involvement in deciding who the drivers of government are through elections. Choosing representatives in government is a primary function and fundamental political obligation we all owe ourselves. This must however, be made deliberately by creating the necessary awareness through interaction and education. The expected participants in decision-making in democratic system are not restricted to any class of persons but to all members of the political ward whether literate or illiterate. The simple orientation of educating our communities on how to vote or choose our representatives is the task given to all of us in this hall. Our core values in the central may be diverse but can deliberately be channeled towards attaining common goals.
Mr Chairman, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Permit me to state categorically that We have a huge challenge before us. Our level of political awareness and participation in the central is very very low if we consider past processes. Apathy, lack of trust and confidence in our leaders at all levels are some of the key factors that have contributed to the low participation in democratic processes especially in choosing our leaders. It may be argued that there are other general problems across the country that may have caused the low participation thereby making it a generic task. I will quickly admit that but also state that the perceived weak socioeconomic and political institutions in Nigeria as a whole can rightly be strengthened by you and I at our various ward levels. This of course is a possibility if we remain conscious of our inherent moral values and demonstrate them in practical terms as foundations for all our decisions and actions within the ambience of democracy.
This will take us into democratic values as well which in the context of today’s event I will describe as Equity, Fairness and Justice. When we uphold these values as we participate in decision-making then the dividends of democracy will never elude us. When the gains are glaring, it will boost a higher level of participation and eliminate apathy.
Our youths, elites and key political players in the central should therefore, wake up and pull the bull by the horns to ensure that the necessary environment is created for the people at every ward to be given a new orientation to participate actively and massively in decision-making by choosing representatives that will drive the process of attracting benefits.
I emphasize on creating political awareness at the ward level because once the foundation or roots of a tree are alive, the trunk will naturally flourish.
Great ‘Centralites’ if you permit me to address you as such, whatever democratic or political orientation we introduce to tbetter our participation in democracy will fail if we do not deliberately strengthen our unity and share common positive values that will improve on our well being economically. We must include strategies that will either eliminate or reduce poverty radically, drastically and diametrically. Every home at the ward level must be given a sense of belonging in benefiting from the expected dividends of democracy. I mean every home. Where representatives discriminate in the sharing of democratic benefits, there is bound to be violence, apathy and lawlessness.
While everyone is needed during elections, let everyone be a beneficiary of the dividends democracy offers.
Our youths who are key players must be taken care of by providing job opportunities and empowering them for self reliance. The deliberate introduction of entrepreneurial schemes in a modern world cannot be overemphasized. Entrepreneurship is a path way of relieving government of the task of taking care of everyone. Entrepreneurship creates the demonstration of our potentials and talents or creativity. Let the youths be empowered by providing them with the required capital and capacity to develop themselves in entrepreneurial skills. Once our youths are busy violence will be eliminated from our wards.
Mr Chairman, today the youths of Cross River State are no longer leaders of tomorrow but leaders of today. Past and present governments have created avenues for the youths to participate in governance massively. Occupying key political positions and offices. Making decisions thereby maturing in leadership on a fast track. For those who may not have the opportunity to participate in governance at the same time, we must build in them the capacity to establish enterprises to cater for their well being.
On the required orientation, let every youth do what I call self orientation. You have the inherent moral values to orient yourself without waiting for another person to do that. Ask yourself some basic and self indicting questions such as must I be a political thug to survive or a political participant? Must I carry a gun or matchet for a politician whose children are overseas studying? Must I eat from the crumps of the so called masters? Do I have the right fingers for voting in elections as a process of deciding who represents me? Answers to all the questions can possibly be provided by you. Every rational being will answer these self indicting questions in the positive. Let’s stop sacrificing for politicians to our detriment. That era is gone. We must rather participate actively in political activities for our collective wellbeing in lieu of violence. The youths, do not wait for someone to orient you. Give yourself the necessary orientation and together we all will participate actively in democratic processes to our collective advantage.
Finally, we need regular gatherings such as this to review our political activities and make corrections where necessary. We must meet regularly to refresh our thoughts on building a formidable and resilient senatorial district.
We must meet regularly to constructively criticize our representatives and also the followers where things are on the wrong track. Our representatives should deliberately create avenues to brief their constituents periodically on their activities in government and consult the people on what they want or what they prefer. That is the essence of representationism. With this we are bound to be in control. Our unity and strength must never be compromised. We must guard it jealously and benefit immensely from our collective political participation.
“central doesn’t gather for nothing & this political summit will not be an exception”-unical PG president
The unical post graduate Student union government president comr Obedience Abeng has started the cross River State central political summit will afford central politicians especially the emerging politicians the opportunity to discuss political ideals, gains, prospects as well failures as it concerns the zone.
The students stakeholder who is fundly called AYATUTU disclose this during a phone conversation with the coordinator of project for the CRS Central political summit early hours on Monday morning.
“We will gather this Time to calibrate on another purposeful venture as the political supermarket of the state.
We will be discussing our political ideals, gains, prospects,failures and more therefore, every political gladiator & Emerging leader and the entire youths should be part of this Noble event” he said.
Meanwhile, the event is proposed to hold Saturday the 25th of May by 9am at Nogak polytechnic ikom.
Senator Representing CRS Central,Eteng Jonah give support for CRS Central political summit days to the event
The senator representing Cross River State central at the National Assembly Dist. Sen Eteng Jonah Williams has made commitment to the progress of the CRS Central political summit.
Addressing pet media crew today Saturday May 11th their ikom office,the coordinator of the project Comr Ejeh Peter noted that the central senator is man of few words with so much capacity.
” Action for me speaks louder than words. I have kept tap with the leader of central CRS Dist sen Eteng Jonah Williams and I can tell you for free that his presence is already been felt even as we top up arrangements for the event in few days.
In fact, he has given our committee support both in cash and in kind,we are grateful to him and we hope that he does more in coming days” He said.
The media and events management expert noted that plan are in top gear and the political class and emerging political class are expected to attend the political summit.
The summit is proposed to hold in two weeks time from being on Saturday the 25th of may at Nogak polytechnic ikom.
“SOCIETY GOES INTO EXTINCTION WITHOUT YOUNG PEOPLE”-HON. AGBIJI MBE TO CENTRAL YOUTHS
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
A two term Member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Agbiji Mbe Agbiji on Wednesday in Calabar during courtesy visit to his abode by planning Committee of forthcoming Cross River State Central Political Summit re-emphasized pivotal role of youths to societal development as societies goes into extinction for lack of productive youths demography.
The seasoned lawmaker posited that young people have energy, new intelligence, new ideas and ambitions to prove a point. He classified them as catalyst for socioeconomic and political development. According to RT. Hon. Agbiji Mbe Agbiji, to harness these potentials, emerging leaders must have capacity to deliver, must be visionary, compassionate and of mental faculty to be analytical, pragmatic, realistic, objective, to engage in self criticism and accommodative of diverse opinions.
The Okuni born politician said hosting the Central Political Summit in a cataclysmic atmosphere such as this will provide participants ample opportunity to interrogate existing ideas bedeviling the Senatorial District with a view to orchestrate a reorientation packed with glad tidings. However, he admonished youths of the District specifically to shun drugs, cultism and other social vices capable of undermining values of shared humanity.
Speaking earlier, the summit organizers emphasized potency of periodic cross fertilization of ideas aimed at recalibration of developmental wheels in Central Senatorial District and State by extension through instrumentality of projected annual event such as Cross River Central Political Summit.
Engr.Sunnyskipo Nchu Otu MNICE MNSE COREN the Vice chairman Central National youth Council of Nigeria NYCN-CRS chapter has started that all what the youths are asking for is good Governance.
The renown Engineer who spoke to members of the Cross River State central political summit via a conference call on WhatsApp early hours on Friday morning assured the committee of his support reiterating that he is an integral part of the summit.
He further stressed that, central CRS is lacking behind in terms of political benefits and other strategic areas, hence the timelines of the summit.
The vice chairman charged the organizers to remain committed event to the project and encourage the committee to think more on sustainable plan for the central political summit.
Hon. Bette Philip Obi, An Exceptional Parliamentarian
On assumption to the throne as ruler of Israelites, King Solomon demanded wisdom from God to enable him govern his people aright. From this thoughtful request, God in his magnanimity and benevolence blessed Solomon with wisdom and wealth culminating his evergreen title as greatest King of all times and a man after God’s heart.
Based on this axiology, Hon. Bette Philip Obi, Member Cross River State House of Assembly representing Boki 1 Constituency stood on shoulders of the wise to replicate exceptional feats. Since inauguration of the 10th State Assembly on 13 June 2023, Hon. Bette Obi has discharged his functions with divine unction akin to Solomon.
This Boki born political statistician has not left any stone unturned in his governance approach ranging from people oriented legislations to promotion of peaceful coexistence, educational grants for students, payment of medical bills for the needy among other humane strides. It is to the credit of his legislative dexterity that the state is exploring options of first ever Forestry Research Institute to be domiciled in Boki, major custodians of tropical rainforest in the state and nation by extension. Crux of the Forestry Research Institute is to address issues of forest sustainability and attendant climate change.
As House Committee Chairman on Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Obi is instrumental to the legalization of timber related activities in the state with a view to generate revenue for government, create jobs for timber dealers and engage forest Rangers meaningfully to enhance afforestation.
As a leader with penchant for economic stimulation, Hon. Bette Philip Obi has expanded scope of governance with appointments of aids across the five wards of Boki 1 constituency with a view to putting food on the table for beneficiaries. This trend has made Hon. Obi most accessible lawmaker with periodic interface which has endeared him to the masses.
Aware of the pivotal role of security to socioeconomic transformation, the renowned Parliamentarian recently intervened in the looming fiasco between Wula-mgbaeshuo, Butatong and Bukalom communities respectively. His proactive measures did not only prevent wanton loss of lives and property but reignited the bond of brotherhood between aforementioned communities.
Hon. Bette Philip Obi is a recipient of numerous awards with latest from National Association of Kanyang Students. According to the students, their resolve to honour him with award of Excellence is predicated on his distinguishing attributes as bridge between the elites and emerging leaders in Boki nation. The youths demography on the auspices of National Association of Boki Students is inundated with encomiums on the pragmatic parliamentarian owing to his strides in ensuring peaceful elections of her leaders across board. Suffice to say his mentorship and financial contributions led to a rancho-free elections in Ntamante, Boki Local Government Area.
On individual basis, pacesetter Hon. Obi who operates an open door policy has assuaged the concerns of many with hospital bills, funeral supports and wedding packages to stem the tide of financial austerity. His philanthropic gestures are equally extended to small business owners including stipends for those erecting structures. Today, issues of admission backlog is history as this leader of uncommon disposition leverages on his contacts to secure admissions for constituents. With his eyes on the ball policy, succour has finally returned to Boki in particular and Cross River State by implications.
Prince Atibile Williams is SSA Media and Publicity to Hon. Bette Philip Obi. He writes from Calabar.
Health Commissioner reiterate Gov’t commitment to Health partners,hails Lafarge
The Cross River State Commissioner For Health,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has reiterated Government commitment to continually support ready partners to delivery quality health care services in the state.
Ayuk who spoke at the occasion of of the world malaria day/medical outreach powered by Lafarge mentioned that over the years Lafarge as partners with the state have been very proactive and consistent in their service delivery and support to Government while charging them to do more.
“If u allow grasses around your house without keeping your environment clean u stand a high risk of having malaria that is contacted from mosquito bites. In fact, having grasses around your house without keeping your environment clean exposes one to a high risk of having malaria that is contacted from mosquito bites. In fact, having dirty environment is more dangerous than witch Craft.” The proactive Health Boss, advised members of the community to take ownership of the opportunity given to them by Lafarge to access quality health care services at all times.
Also speaking at the event on the theme: Health equity,gender & human right was the Director general of the CRS primary Health care development Agency,Dr Mrs Vivian Otu who added that about 90 to 95% of malaria cases in the world is in the Country & Cross River State shares about 23% Showing that malaria is still very much in the state. She advocated for all stakeholders to join hands in fighting malaria in state,especially for pregnant,underaged & aged people as she thanked Lafarge & other partners for their continual support towards eradicating malaria in the state.
In his speech,Sotirios Valsamakis the plant manager said that, every year Lafarge continue to impact members of their host communities with health interventions which their scope was expanded this year for more communities to benefit.
The event took place at Akwa Ikot Health centre in Akpabuyo LGA and had in Attendance opinion leaders of the community & beneficiaries of the medical outreach.
Pius Abang, Abang Attah Endorses Central Political Summit
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
A famous philanthropist and APC Chieftain, Hon. Pius Abang Besong has endorsed the forthcoming Cross River State Central Political Summit with assurances of his commitment to the summit manifestation.
Hon. Abang referred to as Ab Amani Jojo, an advocate for youth development and inclusivity underscored pivotal role of the event as catalyst for socioeconomic development of the narrative. He said harmonizing the youths demography through a summit of this magnitude aimed at interrogating the existing social status quo will catapult Central Senatorial District of Cross River to her place of pride in the state.
In the same spirit of solidarity for advancement through the much anticipated event, Hon. Abang Attah, former Leader, Etung Legislative Council threw his weight behind successful hosting of the summit as it will necessarily provide solutions to some identified challenges militating against economic and sociopolitical growth of Central, hitherto blessed with human and natural resources.
The vociferous Parliamentarian pledged unalloyed support in sustaining the embers of development with which the summit is meant to achieve going forward noting that her organizers are progressively inclined.
Speaking earlier on the subject of Central Political Summit, the planning Committee said motivation for the all important summit is hinged on navigating a new order laced with hope for the teeming populace through introspective purgation of youths participation, involvement and reorientation in the district political scenography.
A famous philanthropist and APC Chieftain, Hon. Pius Abang Besong has endorsed the forthcoming Cross River State Central Political Summit with assurances of his commitment to the summit manifestation.
Hon. Abang referred to as Ab Amani Jojo, an advocate for youth development and inclusivity underscored pivotal role of the event as catalyst for socioeconomic development of the narrative. He said harmonizing the youths demography through a summit of this magnitude aimed at interrogating the existing social status quo will catapult Central Senatorial District of Cross River to her place of pride in the state.
In the same spirit of solidarity for advancement through the much anticipated event, Hon. Abang Attah, former Leader, Etung Legislative Council threw his weight behind successful hosting of the summit as it will necessarily provide solutions to some identified challenges militating against economic and sociopolitical growth of Central, hitherto blessed with human and natural resources.
The vociferous Parliamentarian pledged unalloyed support in sustaining the embers of development with which the summit is meant to achieve going forward noting that her organizers are progressively inclined.
Speaking earlier on the subject of Central Political Summit, the planning Committee said motivation for the all important summit is hinged on navigating a new order laced with hope for the teeming populace through introspective purgation of youths participation, involvement and reorientation in the district political scenography.
Hon Tom Agara envisioned spread to North & southern CRS,makes commitment to central political summit committee
Speaking with the Cross River State central political summit committee during a courtesy call The media expert and fmr chairman of Obubra LGA who is an Academic Don Hon Dr Tom Agara has envisioned the likelihood of the spread of the central political summit to the North and southern of state reiterating that the initiative is a wellcome development.
Speaking after a brief introduction by the Coordinator for Obubra Comr Bassey Malachi & other members,the project coordinator Comr Ejeh Peter unveiled the purpose of the event suggesting Dr Tom as an Awardee & a resource person for the project. “I was a great political mobilizer even as a civil & that step a took in the early 90’s has brought me this far. To cut the long story short,you guys will encounter challenges in the process but remain focused & be sure of success.I will contribute my quarter to support you. Please ensure to distribute and possibly discuss topic with the speakers on time” he added while appreciating the team for the honour.
Hon. Victor Abang Throws Support For C’R Central Political Summit
By prince Atibele Williams
Hon. Victor Abang, Member Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has thrown his weight behind successful hosting of the first ever Cross River State Central Political Summit scheduled for 25 May, 2024. In a chat Thursday with the planning Committee of this August event, the federal lawmaker pledged unalloyed support for the summit hence it serves a wakeup for repositioning of the senatorial district with a view to attracting attitudinal and sociopolitical transformation.
After adequate briefing of it merits by the summit organizers, Hon. ‘Mature’ as famously referred to sued for continuous updates on aforementioned project to enable him marry it with his ever busy schedules of providing good governance for constituents through effective legislations.
Hon. Victor Abang, Member Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency Wednesday in Calabar paid courtesy visits to the duo of RT. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly and his counterpart, Hon. Bette Philip Obi, Member Boki 1 State Constituency at the Assembly complex.
After a close door session at Speaker’s Office, it was gathered that crux of their discussions focused on navigating legislative path for socioeconomic and political transformation of Cross River State.
The maiden visit of Hon. Victor Abang, a Federal Parliamentarian with penchant for excellence who played a significant role to the restoration of territorial integrity of Danere communities in Boki Local Government Area brings to fore the imperative of effective representation. Recall that ancestral heritage of above mentioned communities was threatened by the intrusion of Republic of Cameroon necessitating urgent intervention of both Federal and International community.
This latest visit of Hon. Victor Abang to his state of origin underscored the symbiotic relationship with Federal and State lawmakers with a view to attracting positive vibrations in the face of global economic warming ravaging the world with Nigeria inclusive like wildfires during harmattan season.
State Assets: Hon. Obi Advocates For Government Urgent Intervention
The Chairman, House Committee on Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Bette Philip Obi, Member Boki 1 State Constituency, Cross River State House of Assembly Wednesday in Calabar at the floor of Assembly advocated for urgent government intervention on it assets possessed by illegal occupant across the state.
His advocacy followed a matter of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Thomas Aruku, representing Ogoja state constituency on illegal sales and near eviction of original occupants by unknown forces. The Ogoja Parliamentarian seeks government intervention in taming the ugly tide.
Responding, RT. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly consented to same menace being perpetrated in Ikom, his immediate constituency were over 200 hectares of government land was reportedly sold for one million by daredevil land grabbers. He assured that the state government will stop at nothing in ensuring return of normalcy on government asserts.
Barr Daniel Mgbe a proud of Bendeghe Ekiem and very strong grassrooter has louded the cross River central political summit initiative.
Mgbe who spoke at his office on Tuesday evening while receiving members of the summit committee in his office said that the summit is not only timely but humanity Oriented.
” I thank you for this initiated which is not only timely but humanity Oriented. Most especially, the nomination by the Obubra Coordinator for late chief John Okpa to Receive a posthumous Award. I meet late chief John Okpa during his last days in office all I saw was a humanity leader” he added.
He futher stressed that he will do his best to support the event as time goes by as he charged the organizers to do necessary planning on time especially as it’s concerns the speakers.
In attendance were Comr Ejeh Peter the coordinator of project,Comr Bassey Malachi the Obubra Coordinator and Mr Ita praise.
“BUILD CAPACITY AND CAREER OUTSIDE POLITICS FOR PERSONAL SUSTAINABILITY” – RT. HON. HILARY BISONG ADMONISHES YOUTHS
Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and Member Boki II State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong, JP, has admonished Youths of Central Senatorial District in Cross River to develop capacity and career for self reliance and personal sustainability. The MP gave the charge when he granted audience to Members of the Cross River State Central Political Summit Committee in his office.
Rt. Hon. Hilary informed the team that politics is not Oil Well as erroneously touted by many, but that career development makes one eligible enough to be called up to any position of Leadership.
“Politics is not an Oil Well, it is not a career. Leadership is key. You can be blessed in everything but without Leadership, there will be crisis.”
Earlier while briefing the MP on the essence of the visit, Prince Atibile Williams, presented a succinct background of the proposed event. The Coordinator of the Team, Mr. Ejeh Peter, explained that the Summit is geared towards brining together illustrious sons and daughters of Central extraction to chart a common course for inclusion and participation. According to him, the proposed event will also feature awards to deserving individuals. He further stated that Rt. Hon. Hilary is an inspiration to many young men and women, while soliciting for support for the success of the program.
The Honorable Member who himself is a Leadership Development expert, decried the high interest of the younger generation in political engagements rather than in building a stronger future for themselves. He also advised them to include an economic blueprint to the summit in order to create wealth and development among the people of Central Senatorial District
Some youths of Etomi ward and by extension other wards like Abia and Efraya have continued to express dissatisfaction on the recent sharing of Cocoa estate thereby calling out the committee as unfair in the process as there called on appropriate quarters to see to their plea to avert futher disruptive measures.
The youths who have insisted to remain in protest until consideration is giving to their request are mostly from Etomi while some youths in Abia and Efraya have in some quarter allege a shared fate.
“About the Cocoa allocation to Etome the biggest contributor of land. Firstly , this protest has nothing to do with the state Government. HE Prince Otu did well to appoint our son into the cocoa committee . Our problem is our sons that removed the authentic member of committee with the help of the Chairman Cosmas Nku, assumed duty illegally as member of committee and stole many Blocks of Cocoa meant for our community. When you compare and contrast OSCAR allocation and COSMAS allocation, You will see the following different (1).600 hectares given to Etome during Oscar and a little over 400 hectares during COSMAS. (2)Where is the balance of about 180 hectares (22 blocks of cocoa farms for etome). Can it be produced. (3). About 120 etome indigenes had 2 hectares, 30 had 4 hectares of cocoa each during Oscar. Compare this with what you have today under COSMAS. (4.) Etome Cocoa leaders should provide a spread to the names of People let’s see if families ties did not show in allocated plots. Can there do this to remove their selves from blame. From those who benefit we have seen a trend towards family and blood relationship and marriage/in-laws. Some families no single person. Some families only one person and only one hectares given.
(5) Our so call political leaders who championed this abnormally for their selfish interests know what they have done cannot be hidden, statistics will show. If they doubt they should arrange a town hall meeting to come and face Etome People and present their account. Finally and fundamentally, those people calling the protest self seeking have forgotten that our Chiefs had proteste to Calabar where they met with the Special Adviser to the Governor , Barr Gilbert Agbor and the SSG Prof Owan Eno on the same issue. They came back and waited for two weeks without any response. How come the Etomi representative in the cocoa committee was not allowed to do his job. Who shared Etomi Cocoa? Are those who shared the Cocoa members of the committee? The Governor appointmented someone to represent Etomi in the Cocoa Committee. Strangely and callously, a different person assumed the position and shared the cocoa to himself ,family, inlaws, associates and merchants. That is the reason Etomi Youths, Chiefs and women have no cocoa. [ Etomi Community are triple landlord in the Cocoa Estates. Owning about 85% of the total land that is developed in ICE . Also landlord of the Forest Reserve North where part of the land is developed with Cocoa, which is Abonita Cocoa Estate and Cross River Forest and Cocoa Project. ETOMI LAND PLANTED WITH COCOA AS USED FOR THE CURRENT COCOA ALLOCATION: ICE 1412ha OUR 70% = 988.4ha. CRF&CP 929ha 70%=650.3. Abonita 307ha 70%=108. Therefore 650.3+108=758.3 divided by six landlord Communities that own the Reserve we have 143ha each. If you add form Reserve which is 143ha+988ha from ICE=1131ha that is what is expected for Etomi Community. NO LESS. NOTE: Landlord’s of the Forest Reserve North are 1. Etomi 2. Agbokim W/Falls 3. Ekugatia 4. Ajassor 5. Effraya 6. Ekimaya. Landlords of Ikom Cocoa Estate ICE are only Etomi and Agbokim Waterfalls With written agreements with Government. Please for the records, who did the government appoint as member of the cocoa committee from Etomi ? Who did the sharing and why ? Please our loyalty is to HE Prince Bassey Otu. We are not protesting against his Government. We only want Government to look into the Cocoa Fraud and bring them to book. For now, the protest will continue until our Chiefs, women and youths are treated fairly” the above was mkpe Ojong the support leader of the protest giving statistics of greviances.
After painstakingly listening to organizers of Central Cross River State Political Summit led by Comr. Ejeh Peter to his office Monday in Calabar, Hon. Abubakar Robert Ewa, Commissioner for Culture, Arts and Tourism, applauded the energy, passion and motivation broght to bear in the event proposed for 25 May, 2024.
The Cultural, Arts and Tourism commander of Cross River State, Hon. Ewa cautioned organizers to be mindful of burnt fingers arising from under preparations and seaming hijack of platform by daredevil bent on pluming the senatorial district into deep political oblivion. The Boki born Paramount ruler of politics as fondly called stressed that hence intended summit is predicated on agenda setting for both elites and emerging leaders, support of well meaning individuals of this extraction is guaranteed. He encouraged brainstorming on useful ideas that will necessarily better the lot of Cross River State.
Earlier while receiving this tintank group of organizers to his Office, Hon. Erasmus Ekpang, Commissioner for Information, Cross River State welcomed the novel initiative of a political summit embedded with glad tidings for host constituency. He assured of the current administration resolve in giving every political extraction sense of belonging in the scheme of things. The state information Manager advocated for attitudinal reorientation in shaping state image at the global space. The former state APC Publicity Secretary assured of his commitment in making said occasion eventful as catalyst for growth and development.
On his part, Hon. Kingsley Egumi, Commissioner for Human Capital and Entrepreneurship Development challenged organizers of the pacesetter summit to building a bridge of reconciliation across the district. The former Ikom Council boss attributed near success syndromes in the region to infighting and lost love among political elites. For Hon. Egumi, the summit is timely given spirit of the time and needed urgent solidarity across divides. He emphasized that ridding Central of self-serving tendencies will position the region on path of even development.
On his part, Hon. Kingsley Egumi, Commissioner for Human Capital and Entrepreneurship Development challenged organizers of the pacesetter summit to building a bridge of reconciliation across the district. The former Ikom Council boss attributed near success syndromes in the region to infighting and lost love among political elites. For Hon. Egumi, the summit is timely given spirit of the time and needed urgent solidarity across divides. He emphasized that ridding Central of self-serving tendencies will position the region on path of even development.
Also speaking, Hon. Daniel Mkpe Bisong, Special Adviser on Timber of hosting this formidable summit employed organizers to be strategic in their dealings as well as identifying pro-development individuals willing to champion the course of youths empowerments.
On his part, Hon. Barr. George Ajangson, a youths activist counselled summit planners to remain steadfast in their resolve for a prosperous region. In doing this, he opined for educational and economic development. The Boki born grass rooter admonished for relationship in the District predicated on shared political values, ethics and culture.
In continuation of consultations, the voyage navigated to the stables of Mr. Osim Markpeace, an illustrious philanthropist of Central, Senatorial District extraction. Markpeace charged organizers to make the summit an annual event wherein appraisals will be done on political office holders. According to him, the platform will provide populace requisite opportunities to interrogate scorecards of office holders across board.
In a similar development, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr, Special Adviser Youths Mobilization to the Governor who doubles as Chairman, National Youths Council in Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State challenged Central elites on political mentorship, a veritable tool for growth while charging youths to stand up for each other as prosperity is generational. The Youths Leader urged his generation on general reorientation reevaluation of their political values both during and after elections, a determining factor in ascertaining their place in the scheme of things. The state Youth Mobilizer enthused of the current administration preparedness in empowering the youths, hence the need for both psychological, emotional and educational fortification.
Central Senatorial District To Support Otu’s Administration-Hon.Kingsley Ntui
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
Cross River State Central Senatorial District holds significance in the political equation of the state. Her sociopolitical consciousness, sagacity and audacity confers enormous advantage on any candidate the district throws support for including just concluded 2023 governorship election which saw His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu emerged Executive Governor of the state.
SoTo this effects, Hon. Kinsley Ntui, Member Etung state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly during parley with planning Committee of Central Political Summit Thursday in Calabar reaffirmed unwavering supports of the senatorial district to the success of the current regime of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu. The eloquent parliamentarian while admonishing youngsters, stated that for equity, fairness and justice, the conventional zoning arrangements currently enjoyed in the state should not be truncated for personal gains. Hon. Ntui used occasion of the visit to sue for peaceful coexistence while urging organizers of the summit to be focused in advancing socioeconomic fortunes of Central senatorial district.
CRS Central Political Summit Gains Momentum As Consultations Continues To Barr. Gilbert, Barr. Edor And Dr. Ndifon
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
As days for her first ever Cross River state Central Political Summit flys like a bird without perching, the planning Committee has intensified efforts like a talented hunter who shots without missing hence the aggressive consultations permeating the nooks and crannies of the Senatorial District. Tuesday in Calabar, the voyage landed at the premises of Barr. Gilbert Agbor, SA to the Governor on Asset Recovery and Management for chitchat on modus operandi that will guarantee a successful outing.
After an expository on crux and theme of the summit by the Committee members, erudite legal luminary, Barr. Gilbert Agbor threw his weight behind the novelty project hence it is intended to addressing milieu of socioeconomic and political backwardness of the Constituency. Barr. Agbor however differed on the vague notion of political desperacy currently breeding hates amongst constituents of this extraction. According to the Special Adviser, ethical and moralistic politicking devoid of hubristic tendencies should be promoted with a view to advancing the course of both infrastructural and human capital development.
In the same spirit of information gathering, the Committee visited Dr. Victor Ndifon whom in his characteristics mannerisms welcomed the initiative. He charged Central youths on self development as prerequisites for leadership. The academia stressed the need for harnessing rich potentials of the district in ameliorating rual-urban migration with attendant industrialization. He added that strategic thinking towards betterment of kids and kin must be prioritized. In achieving this agenda setting, Dr. Ndifon advocated for hosting the timely summit.
In his view, Dr. Barr. John Edor expressed optimism on the conception of a summit of this magnitude as it will drive needed attitudinal reorientation and postulation of workable solutions to the mirage of challenges ravaging Cross River Central Senatorial District. Continuing, he cautioned the organizers to be truthful and united in purpose for a solidified future.
He cautioned against allowing political interests to derail the good intentions of the group. He opined for creation of buffer areas that will arrest antics of disunity as would be orchestrated by betrayals.
CRS Central political summit:Philanthropist,CEO & politician prince 7 to speak at event.
As the days for the CRS Central political summit 2024 draws near, the planning committee has continued to engage stakeholders in different aspects of the program.
In the light of the above, a popular buisness tycoon, philanthropist, politician who is a two time special adviser to Governor Ben Ayade and a renown prince of the Abi extraction prince Godswill Edward who is mostly known as prince 7 will be speaking at the fourth coming political summit holding at Ikom in Cross River State for central political/emerging political class.
The event which wich intended to house over 500 emerging leaders, political big wigs from the central part of Cross River State is Said to hold in May with the said team”THE PLACE OF CENTRAL IN CROSS RIVER STATE POLITICS: REVIEWING THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE INVOLVEMENT/PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTHS IN POLITICS.
“Encourage Leaders To Deliver Good Governance”, Hon. Nkom Etuk Charges CR Youths ahead of central political summit
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
The seeming disunity at the ranks of power brokers in Central Senatorial District of Cross River State has been identified as a major albatross to wheels of socioeconomic and political development of the region.
This is contained in a statement credited to Hon. John Nkom Etuk, former Council Chairman, Etung Local Government Area, Cross River state Tuesday in Calabar while hosting the planning Committee of much anticipated Central Cross River State first ever political summit with the theme: “The Place of Central Cross River State Politics: Reviewing The Past, Present and Future of Youths Involvement/Participation in Politics”
According to Hon. Nkom Etuk, Central Senatorial District with vast human and material resources has remained underdeveloped chiefly orchestrated by disunity among the political class. He underscored timelines of the summit with capacity to rejig dwindling fortunes.
The Etung born Hon. Etuk emphasized that hence power comes from God, the populace must perform her civic responsibilities and by extension hold her leaders accountable, a surety to even development. The political statistician added that awards to be bestowed on deserving beneficiaries will serve a constant reminder to will-be gladiators on the need to attract Democratic dividends, a deserve of the governed.
For equity and fairness in hosting event, the former Council boss advocated for formation of local government sub-committees across 66 wards of the senatorial district with a view to identify her political structure cum leadership for recognition. On modalities to protect this child of necessity code named, ‘Central Cross River State Political Summit’ from lurking wolf’s, Hon. Etuk sued for understanding among team members in order to disappoint enterprises of naysayers. Unequivocally, he pledged unalloyed alliance in ensuring manifestation of this progressive project, poised to repositioning the state in general.
As time tick’s with a standing ovation accrued this vision of a political summit, constituents are guaranteed a platform for interrogation, integration and postulation of workable ideas that will address mirage of challenges confronting this senatorial district known for natural endowments.
CRS Central Summit: Planning Committee Meets Ass. Prof. Otu Enyia, Others
By, Prince Atibile Williams.
In continuation of consultations to birth a new political narrative for Cross River State Central senatorial district using her first ever political summit, the planning Committee interfaced with Associate Prof. Jake Otu Enyia, Senior Special Adviser, Political Affairs to the Cross River State Governor in his Calabar resident. The interactive session which centered on the welfarism of Central Cross River State took an overview of political antecedents vis-a-vis current realities and future projections for the senatorial district in line with theme of the summit.
The summit which has as it Theme, “The Place of Central in Cross River State Politics: Reviewing the Past, Present and Future of Youths Involvement/Participation in Politics” aimed at interrogating the levels of youths participation and involvements in the governance architecture of Cross River State. Considered innovative, critical and timely given almost zero presence of the teeming youths from this senatorial district in leadership positions, the summit will foreground seaming lacunas in previous epoch while postulating realistic and tenable hypothetical therapy to remedy the obvious political neglect confronting the district like sheeps with shepherds. In their various submissions, the ideology of restoring lost sociopolitical and economic glories of Central Cross River State dominated discuss.
In the same spirit of camaraderie to the novelty of a political summit, Associate Prof. Jake Otu Enyia who doubled as host to the gathering with enthusiasm and sagacity welcome and commended the planning Committee for delving into issues of welfare for a region long neglected in terms of infrastructural and human capital development while charging them to continue the crusades of attitudinal reorientation in hope for a better Cross River state by extension. The cerebral teacher of law assured the organizers of unreserved supports in driving needed change.
He encouraged youths to weight the consequences of their actions as future leaders including the forthcoming political summit as obstacles are bound to arise. He urged organizers to introspect on aim of the summit, the focus of youths demography, the current cacophony in central senatorial district, the major players in the region, their mentorship abilities, their degree of followership, among other subtle issues that may undermine the objective of this noble idea. Continuing, he noted the importance of agenda setting with well defined aims and objectives. Again, he assured organizers of utmost supports for a successful outing including extending their scope of contacts if the need arises given his cordial relationship with leaders across Central Senatorial district of Cross River state. The pragmatic leader thanked His. Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu for finding him worthy to navigate the political landscape of Cross River state as Senior Special Adviser, Political Affairs as well as those who may have recommended him to the governor based on proven track records of efficiency on duties. At the SSA entourage are, philanthropic Hon. Austin Odu, former Vice Chairman, Boki Local Government Area, Mr. John Abuo, Boki APC stakeholder, Mr. James Abang, APC Buda ward Chairman as well as Sampson Awusa, Chief of Staff to the Senior Political Adviser.
In a similar spirit of consultations, the planning Committee voyage landed at the instance of Architect, Nkarense Ogar, a vibrant and articulate breed with kind disposition to growth of the district especially. Architect Nkarense said hence the summit is geared towards youths mental emancipation, his undivided input can be banked upon. He encouraged organizers to brace up to challenges that may confront a noble idea of this magnitude noting that nothing good comes easy.
This summit which is apolitical will be housing political, academic and economic gladiators of this extraction in one roof with a view to postulate policies, programs and initiatives that will provide solutions to her mirage of problems.
The Honourable Commissioner for Health Cross River State,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD has today the 6th of November 2023 visited the project site of the ultra modern Fistula Health Facility currently in progress at General Hospital Calabar.
The project which has hit 85% completion is funded by Cross River State Government in partnership with Eu-Un spotlight initiative.
Addressing the press,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD thanked His Excellency, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu at who’s instance he was given the platform to self as Commissioner For Health Cross River State that has enjinjered the project.He equally thanked the partners and the field men who have continued to ensure the progress of the project.Dr Ayuk expressed his satisfaction at the level of work done at the site so far while admonishing everyone to speed work with due diligence.
“I am particularly delighted that this project will be ready for commissioning by His Excellency the Governor of Cross River State Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu in the next one week. This project was signed and started by me and I count it as one of our hundred days in office achievement. I appreciate the effort of our partners the spotlight initiative, Ministry of humanitarian affairs, the site engineers and all those responsible in pushing this project to this level. I humbly encourage everyone to put in more effort in the completion of this mile stone project and this is a great feet for Cross River State Health sector and Nigeria” he said.
Reacting to this development, the site manager Achitech Ukpong Bassey assured that, the edifice will be handed over officially to the Government for commissioning within the next seven days stating that the work is already 85% done.
Speaking further,Dr Kenneth Takim a senior Doctor of the General Hospital who also expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to the Honourable Commissioner for Health for opening yet another channel of infrastructure in the Hospital. He decried that the mile stone seems rare in the ministry for some time now.
” We are expecting stock in a couple of days to call this project a rap.I congratulate the Honourable Commissioner Dr Ayuk and other partners for creating this window and this will really help in tackling genda based violence too” he concluded.
The Appeal Court has delivered judgement Affirming Eteng Williams Jones as the duely elected cross River central senator.
In Appreciation, Senator Eteng took to his Facebook page this afternoon this:
“Thank you Court of Appeal for affirming the wishes of my people and the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal of my victory as the Senator Representing Cross River Central.
The Health Record Officers Registration Board of Nigeria led by Alhaji Baba Gana Mustapha on Wednesday 1st November in solidarity visited the Honourable Commissioner For Health Cross River State,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD in his office in Calabar.
Addressing the Commissioner, Alhaji Mustapha mentioned that the visit was a familiarition visit to the Commissioner and the ministry in Cross River State.
” I thank you for the good job you have been doing since your emergence as Commissioner,I have been hearing good report of your activities from individuals and the press and I congratulate you for that. We will continue to ensure our best in the Health sector and our board, so we humbly seek your support on a positive enabling environment, employment and promotion of our members in your state.” He said.
In his response, the Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD warmly welcomed the registrar and his team for their delibrate effort to visit the Cross River State Ministry of Health. He however expressed concerns on the quality of services rendered by professionals in the health sector especially as it concerns safer Data management measures,licensing and the use of Stand Operational Procedures (S.O.P)
“There is no way we can operate without data. Data management is expected to attract at least 5% of annual health budget. So we expect enhanced data management so the Registrar of this Board has a lot on his hands to ensure we have data that can improve our health sector performance. We hope a lot to be done to increase the budget line for the improvement of data in the state system so regardless we have put in place a better Budget for 2024 in state.” Dr Ayuk expressed. The Commissioner requested the Board to ensure its members were licenced and SOPs developed to prevent quackery and improve service quality.
Reacting Futher, Alhaji Mustaper mentioned that there is an already established committee saddled with the responsibility of ensuring improved data management system in the sector. He told the Commissioner that, the building of a software to be accessed by all Students of Information Technology and Electronic Data is in progress.
The meeting was concluded with a gift of Appreciation and Honour presented by the Board to the Honourable Commissioner
At an event which held at City Yard Lodge marrian Calabar and chaired by the immediate past Local Government chairman of Etung LGA, Ntufam Hon Comr John Nkom Etuk had in attendance many dignitaries who saw to the flag off the creative choices showcase talent hunt powered by pet media and events ventures.
The talent hunt according to the CEO of the brand Comr Ejeh Peter said that the hunt was meant to support young talents and bring out the creativity in it to the outside world.
In attendance, was the immediate past unical Asuu chairman Dr Edor J Edor, the immediate past Local Government chairman of Obubra Hon Tom Agara, professor Emeritus Nchor B Okorn BBA MBA MA PhD, Mr Daniel Ofuka Danitas amongst other reputable guest who took turns in support of the talent hunt as they spoke.
The talent hunt is meant to take place in different cities of Cross River State & in different stages & the winners will be rewarded with various cash & kind prices.
Read full text of press release by Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD the Cross River State commissioner for health.
“Re:Death of a pregnant woman in labour at the General Hospital Obanliku
The Government of Cross River State regrets the unfortunate demise of a pregnant woman in labour at the General Hospital Obanliku on Tuesday 17th October 2023.
This afternoon,I have called His Royal Majesty Amos Item the Paramount Ruler of Obanliku LGA to convey the condolences of His Excellency,Senator (prince) Bassey Edet Otu the Governor of Cross River State to the entire people of Obanliku LGA over this tragedy.
I assured His Royal Majesty that the Government of Cross River State will continue to provide and Support services at the General Hospital and ensure that this situation never occur again.
I have also directed the deployment of a medical officer and other medical personnel to immediately report at the General Hospital to support medical services while investigation are on going to determine the cause of this unfortunate incident.
This is to assure all Crossrivarrians that His Excellency, Senator (prince) Bassey Edet Otu will ensure that his Mantra of “People’s First” through the Health care sector is fulfilled as promised.”
Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD Cross River State commissioner for health.
The commissioner for health Cross River State, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD has stated that the ministry will continue to support partners, individuals and communities in eradication of POLIO, immunization and other related health responsibility in the state.
The commissioner Said this during a courtesy call to his office by members of the World health Organization (WHO) to brief him on development concerning their activities for about six months within the state.
In his presentation, the team lead Dr Abrahim Salisu commented this:
“As you may be aware,WHO has been working with the Cross-State Ministry of Health and Primary Health Care Development Agency to strengthen AFP Surveillance and Routine Immunization Systems in line with the Polio Eradication Strategy.The Cross River government, in collaboration with WHO and partners, jointly carried out a series of interventions- including capacity building for Surveillance actors, provision of data tools, supporting case detection, sample transportation and testing, Laboratory support, etc., and we have conducted many rounds of Polio Vaccination Campaigns, OBRA and Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIAs) to eliminate the risk of Polio transmission.”
He futher disclosed that”WHO supported the deployment of international teams to Nigeria and Cross River state to evaluate the quality and robustness of the Polio Outbreak Response interventions that were carried out in Cross River. The team will be in Cross River for six (6) days, and so far, it has visited some LGAs. We want to see and assess where we are and what we need to improve. We must ensure that the government, partners, and communities do not relax, as we just concluded another round of the OBRA campaign this September.If you look at the Surveillance and RI indicators in the zone, Cross River state is doing well.But Cross River state also has some peculiarities,in the sense that it has a long international border. There are many border communities, riverine communities,hard-to-reachcommunities,and refugee populations in some LGAs.So we must assess inter-border activities and collaborations for AFP Surveillance and RI systems, to remain effective”
Responding to the above and other issues,Dr Ayuk stated the ministry commitment and continual support to the the organization, while charging them to put more effort in service delivery.
It was a day of joy for the staff of Cross River State Primary health care development Agency as they received the honourable commissioner for health Cross River State,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD for briefing and introduction.
On Arrival at the Agency,He was received by the permenent secretary Dr Etim Effiong Ayi who was accompanied by the staff who sang and danced in jubilation as there wellcome to commissioner.
Presenting the Award to Dr Ayuk, the permenent secretary stated that the Award was not presented because he was commissioner but his unigue contribution to the Agency even before becoming a commissioner, hence, the Award will serve also as congratulatory and Weldon massege to the commissioner.
Dr Etim took time to equally brief the commissioner on key activities and programs bordering the Agency giving some insight to details.
Responding accordingly, The health commissioner admonished the the staff of the Agency to remain committed to their work,maintain character quality and Assured the Agency of the ministry support.
Dr Ayuk reiterated that, Revitalization of the primary health care facilities and others in key and will be taken seriously as time goes bye.
Cross River State commissioner for health,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD received members of the National health insurance authority on a solidarity visit
The Cross River State commissioner for health Cross River State,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD has reiterated the ministry commitment in Resuscitating the state health insurance scheme under the the National health insurance authority.
Dr Ayuk made this known during a courtesy visit paid to his office by members of the the National health insurance authority CRS on Monday the 16th of October 2023. Pet media can authoritatively report
The group led by their leader,* Mr Stanley Effah other notable members was on a solidarity visit to congratulate and celebrate the Commissioner on his appointment; expressing their appreciation to His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu for acknowledging and rewarding hardwork by appointing a professional medical personality Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD as a member of the State Executive Council in his government.
*With each member taking his turn to speak,the group went further to present the following request for kind consideration by the Honourable commissioner. *Implementation of basic health care provitional funds(BHCPF) in the state. *Mandatory health insurance scheme. *Formal sector implementation in the state and sundry issue of empanelment and access
Social register,need for NHIA to access it in line with earlier request and the need to upgrade the register to meet up with current reality within the health insurance ecosystem. *Discussed the the subject of high level advocacy by NHIA management towards: strengthening the health insurance ecosystem in the state via technical support,NHIA Prototype building and NHIA VGF/ BHCPF.
In his response, the honourable commissioner,Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk noted that their visit and appeal is timely and welcoming.
“Health insurance, Access to quality of service in the health sector are key to the ministry in with the Government people’s first mentra. Our Free medical program/services for children, pregnant women and aged people will be implemented adequately from bottom to top.we will leavarage on people’s first mentra to deliver on this in both Basic and primary health care.” He added.
He however advised them to maintain the spirit of true character to work and commitment while expressing the ministry commitment and readiness to work with the National insurance authority to bring the good tidings of health to the people of Cross River State and Resuscitate to sector in the state.
Registration for the creative choice showcase talent hunt is still ongoing even as audition is set to hold on Sunday at cultural center in Calabar by 2pm for the first set of registered contestants resident in Calabar.
The addressing the team in a crucial meeting,the owners of the event under brand” pet media and events ventures”led by it’s CEO Ejeh Peter reiterated it’s commitments in ensuring the success of the event and busting creativity in talents.
The registration for the contest is still ongoing and completely free as the most creative talent is built to win the sum of million naira worth of itema while others stand a chance of winning five hundred and two hundred thousand wort of prices amongst endorsement deals.
The Senator Representing cross River State central Eteng Williams Jonah has congratulated Me Richard Romanus on his appointment as the coordinator of the YESSO project by the Minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty Alleviation.
The Senator who took to his social media handle on Facebook commended Dr Betta Edu for considering a worthy son of CRS central worthy of this national task.
His text reads this:
Congratulations my son, Richard Romanus on your appointment as National Coordinator, Youth Empowerment and Social Support Operations (YESSO).
“On behalf of the entire good people Cross River Central Senatorial District, I heartily thank the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu for considering one of our own for this important National Assignment.”
Cross River State commissioner for health Eld. Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD has paid a working visit to the Etung LGA Referral hospital at Efraya today being Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Addressing the media Dr Ayuk stated that,Government will prioritize hospital in 5 LGAs currently underserved with hospital services. These include Bakassi, Akpabuyo. Ikom, Etung and Boki.
The hospital which has remained uncompleted since 2021 because of no funding by the immediate past Government of cross River State as stated by Mr Innocent Tasey the Engr. who is supervising the project is decried to be in a deplorable stage by the commissioner.
Some of the roof zinc seems to be abandoned and Left uncovered and a few other technicalities as noted was noted.
Dr Ayuk in his response to the situation directed Dr Stephen Agbor the director of medical services to investigate into the process and those involved mandating to submit adequate report as to why the project is that stage and submit same by Wednesday next week.
For Dr Ayuk” Government frowns at the extent of work done here, The work done here is less than 30%” he said.
speaking further he added” I urge you the director of medical services to look into this project, the extend of money realease and the extent of work done and report same to my office on Wednesday. The policy of Government is to ensure the completion of atleast five hospitals in central”.
Mr Amba Ogar Ogar celebrates new yam festival,gives cross River State commissioner for health a rousing welcome.
At a very colorful event full of meaninful Bendeghe Ekiem,Etung LGA sons and daughters staying at ikom yesterday welcome the commissioner for health cross River State, celebrating him as a proud son of the soil.
The occasion was loaded with enjoyment as good music trill audience while they make merry.
they was no speech as jubilation took over the arena at the arrival of the commissioner even till the end of the event.
some notable personalities in attendance were the immediate past leader of Etung council hon Atu Collins,Mr Etim Obase,Mr obi brown,Mr Odu okongor,Pozzo and the CEO of ATM Lodge amongst others.
EXCERPTS OF THE INTERVIEW OF THE HON. COMMISSIONER FOR YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT, CRS ON HIT FM’S PUBLIC VIEW ON 9TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
The Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon Barr Ijom Ukam Esq plans to host a Cross River State Youth Submit that will create a platform for the youth of Cross River State to voice their opinions, concerns, and aspirations. The youth submit will be a gathering of young people from different backgrounds, including students, entrepreneurs, professionals, activists, and community leaders. It will be an inclusive and representative event, giving every young person in Cross River State an opportunity to be heard.
He added that during the submit, there will be panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions where the youth can interact with experts, government officials, and other stakeholders. These sessions will provide a platform for the youth to share their experiences, express their concerns, and collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges they face.
The outcomes of the youth submit will be documented and shared with relevant government agencies and stakeholders. It is expected that these outcomes will serve as a roadmap for the government to develop and implement youth-centered policies, programs, and initiatives.
Overall, the Cross River State Youth Submit will be a crucial step towards empowering the youth and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes. It is an opportunity for the youth to shape their future and contribute to the development of Cross River State.
The Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Barr. Ijom Ukam Esq. is focus on building the youth, creating a cordial relationship between the youths and the Government, and ensuring that the voices of the youth are heard in the society.
I felicitate with His Excellency, Prince Bassey Edet Otu on reaching his first 100 days in office as Governor of Cross River State! It is a significant milestone and I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve with you during this time.
Your ‘People’s First’ agenda has been a cornerstone of your administration, and it has been inspiring to see the progress that has been made in addressing the needs of our people.
Gradually, the state is inching closer to the tomorrow, which is already hovering around us.
Once again, Congratulations H.E, my best wishes and unalloyed support in the years ahead.
Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams Senator Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District
Th cross River youths development commissioner Barr Ijom Ukam has has made commitment to the good people of Umon south community of Biase.
The proactive Barr Ijom, made this known during a courtesy at his office yesterday by big wigs of the Umon community.
Gifted media team to the commissioner writes.
Earlier today, a delegation from Umon South had the privilege of visiting the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development in Cross River State. The purpose of this visit was not only to address the challenges faced by youth in the region but also to express their gratitude and appreciation for the Commissioner’s commitment to youth development and to congratulate him. In conclusion, the visit of Umon South to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development was an opportunity to express heartfelt congratulations and appreciation. It served as an acknowledgment of the Commissioner’s remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication in making a positive impact on the lives of young people. With the Commissioner’s support and guidance, Umon South is poised to witness significant progress and prosperity in youth development.
The Cross River State commissioner for youths development Barr Ijom Ukam,in a courtesy visit paid him today by pet media and events ventures receive an impact award for his contribution to humanity.
The presentation was done by the CEO of pet media and events ventures Comr Ejeh Peter stating that the commissioner is deserving of the honour not because he is commissioner but his role to development of young people and society over the years.
In his response,Barr Ijom thank the media ventures for finding him worthy of such honour reiterating that this is an honour that have been done him coming from an organization which he has not directly known before now, even though the leadership of team has known him for years now.
Going further,the youths development commissioner gave counsel to the fact that,he loves giving than receiving and that the reflection is seen in the care he gives to his dogs as a business.
He called on all crossrivarrians to carry the attitude of giving and showing care to one another. A phone call for him to a brother can save depression
The chairman and founder of the prince 7 youths development initiative, prince Godswill Edward has exposed plans to establish the ladies lead Director’s (LLD) within the week.
The ladies lead Director’s which will serve as a subtle body under the platform of the prince 7 youths development initiative will be announced on the occasion of the Cross River State media hangout with prince 7 with professor Emeritus Nchor B okorn BBA, MBA,MA, PhD as special guest awardee as first professor Emeritus in Cross River State on Thursday 31th August at the University of Calabar in a keynote address.
The unrepentant humanitarian started this during a courtesy visit to him by pet media and events ventures the organizers of the media hangout starting the LLD will create thousands of opportunities for Nigerian ladies especially those in the secondary School and emancipate the elderly.
He called on the masses especially Nigerian female youths to deliberately get involved in this initiative reaffirming that the future is now.
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Will be a highly placed guest at the occasion of the cross River State media hangout with prince 7 in honour of Professor Emeritus Nchor B Okorn BBA MBA MA PhD as first Emeritus Professor in Cross River State.
The event is scheduled to hold on Thursday August 31th at the University of calabar by 10am with the expectation of other meaningful personalities to be in attendance.
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According to pet media and events ventures planning team for the 2023 Calabar media hangout with prince 7 holding on August 31th by 10am at unical faculty of Art’s auditorium, the Abi youths council coordinator Comr Daniel Nelson has given great words in support of the move stating it as a welcome development in the state.
In a courtesy visit with him at his office,the civil servant who have made impact in the ministry of solid mineral disclose in clear the effort of team and pledge his support to receive the honour according as proposed.
The commissioner for youths development CRS Barr Ijom Ukam has said to CRS youths that it’s the season of sweetness and that it is time for the youths to breathe
Addressing the pet media and events team led by the CEO Comr Ejeh Peter,the commissioner reiterated his committement to the service of the youths.
” I will operate an open policy that allows youths to have access not only to my office but to me. There will not wait at my office entrance while aged people have access first” he said.
Going forward, the session which was interactive was to inform the youths commissioner of the fourth coming CALABAR MEDIA HANGOUT WITH PRINCE 7 schedule to hold on Thursday the 31th of August at unical with professor Emeritus Nchor B Okorn BBA MBA MA PhD being awarded as first professor Emeritus of Cross River State amongst others.
The commissioner added that” I will ensure that that under my watch youths are given grants from government to further their Education beyond a degree to meet up with their contemporaries from other states. This will be my cardinal focus”
The member representing Etung state constituency in the Cross River State house of Assembly Evangelist Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong AKA Ryandy will be the chairman of occasion at the calabar media hangout with prince 7.
Given his experience as a Fmr councilor of Ajassor Ward in Etung LGA,Fmr NPP9 Project coordinator,Fmr PDP party chairman in Etung LGA, He is said to be highly coordinated and experience, hence, the organizers dims him fit as chairman of the event.
This event will take place on Thursday the 31th of August by 10am at the faculty of Art’s auditorium, University of calabar and will present professor Emeritus of political science Dillard University USA, Nchor B Okorn BBA MBA MA PhD as first Emeritus Professor of Cross River State.
Eld. Amb. Victor Abang the chief executive officer of vibang Enterprise, Hotel de Vanessa as well as United Nations smart ambassador will be attending the fourth coming CALABAR MEDIA HANGOUT WITH PRINCE 7 as a resource person.
The event which will be holding at the University of calabar faculty of Art’s auditorium on the 31th of August by 10am as will have professor Emeritus of political science Dillard University USA Nchor B Okorn BBA,MBA,MA, PhD awarded as first professor Emeritus in Cross River State.
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Popular business mongul,philanthropist, Fmr CRS central chairman on timber control,secretary special task force on anti deforestation CRS will be seated as the BOT chairman and a very highly placed guest at the occasion of Calabar media hangout with prince 7 in honour of Professor Emeritus of political science Dillard University USA, Nchor B Okorn BBA, MBA,MA,PhD.
The event will be taking place at the University of calabar faculty of Art’s auditorium on Thursday the 31th of August by 10am.
Coneri Nigeria To Receive Media Award From The Organisers Of ‘Calabar Media Hangout With Prince 7’ On The 30th of August.
On the 30th of August, 2023, Coneri Nigeria, a leading name in the Tourism, Media and Entertainment industries will be receiving an award from Pet Media and Event, organisers of Calabar Media Hangout with Prince 7.
This award is in recognition of the significant impact we have made in these three strategic sectors of the economy. Our brand, Coneri Nigeria, through its corporate commitment, has developed and successfully delivered high level creative and inspiring concepts over the years that have contributed immensely to shaping and reshaping the tourism, media and entertainment landscapes in the country. We are famous for repackaging local Cultures and contents, discovering new ideas, sites and opportunities, and turning them into national or international attractions, Festivals and successes. Our concepts are simply unique, local, people oriented and strategic to the growth and development of the people. They serve as veritable platforms for addressing myriad of problems of the society.
Additionally, Okpambe Fishing Festival, an idea conceived and birthed by our brand to emphasise the huge tourism potential of Cross River has been endorsed and made a state event by the government. This is to emphasise the viability and acceptability of our ideas and our commitment to creating concepts that resonate with the people’s aspirations.
In the area of Media, our signatures such as Coneri Blog, Coneri TV (online Tv) and Coneri Magazine (print) have, for more than a decade now delivered cutting edge journalistic contents, thereby informing, educating and entertaining the people .
In the entertainment industry, Coneri Movie Production and Coneri modelling agency have recorded tremendous successes with the production of movies such as Yala kingdom, King’s Half Wife and Escape From Self, and events such as Miss Southern Nigeria Beauty pageant and Miss Cross River Central Beauty pageant. Through these movies, events and other activities, we have created a huge impression in the movie, music and modelling industries.
All these successes are only a testament of our commitment to the brand and evidence of the grace of God upon the management and staff, and support and patronage of people like you. We therefore use this medium to express our heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty for the wisdom, guidance and enablement, and to everyone who has contributed in one way or the other to the success of the brand. While we also appreciate the organisers of Calabar Media Hangout for nominating our brand for an award, we admit our weaknesses and the challenges ahead. We sincerely hope that, with God and you our patrons, we would be able to surmount these challenges, improve on our weaknesses and become a brand that will not only compete favourably with other brands in the world but that will represent your local culture and people.
The cross River State youths council chairman Comr Dan Obo jnr will be speaking at the cross River State media hangout with prince 7 schedule to hold on Thursday August 31th at unical.
The event which house a committed media sector in the state,will have professor Emeritus of political science Dillard University USA Nchor B Okorn with as special awardee as first Emeritus Professor in Cross River State and other meaningful personalities to discuss on the topic” media and events in CRS: what Government must do”. while prince God’swill Edward (prince 7) will deliver a keynote address.
The cross River State media hangout with prince 7 is an event powered by pet media and events ventures in collaboration with concentrated media houses in Cross River State.
The event which will bring to fore and honour professor Emeritus,Nchor B Okorn, MBA, BBA,Ma, PhD of political science Dillard University USA, will have prince Godswill Edward a former Special adviser of CRS on youths and cinematography, a former Special adviser CRS on sports,the chief executive officer of Edyliz printz express, the proginator of prince 7 youths development initiative and prince 7 football club as keynote speaker on the topic: “media and events in CRS, what Government must do”.
The event is scheduled to hold on August 31th at the University of calabar, faculty of Art’s auditorium by 10am and will house highly placed guest, meaningful personality across the country.
The prince 7 football club (prince 7 FC) have congratulated Dist. Sen John Owan Enoh as minister for youths development Nigeria, stating that, his appointment will mark a new chapter in the Nigeria sports journey.
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Mr Emanem Goodwill alleged with strong indication their strong support for minister even as there look forward to meaningful engagement.
The member representing Etung in the Cross River State house of Assembly, Evangelist Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong has congratulated the newly inaugurated commissioner for health Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD,says his congratulation is in order.
“Dear Ntufam (Hon.) (Dr.) Henry Egbe Ayuk, congratulations on your inauguration as Commissioner for Health.
You displayed dedication, capacity and commitment during the electioneering campaigns.Appointment well deserved.”
At the reception in honour of the former Ikom LGA chairman, first medical doctor Etung LGA and current commissioner for Health CRS Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk,the people of Etung LGA and CRS has describe Dr Ayuk as best fited for the best health sector in CRS.
Speaking at the occasion as chairman was prof Abang Obi who noted that the commissioner was very qualified for the job at a doctor with a PhD.
Other personalities including politicians of various strands who spoke at the event thank his Excellency for having the confidence to put a square pet in a square holes while describing the commissioner as the man of the people.
In his response, the health commissioner thanked the people of Etung as he concluded that the office is great gain to the people of Etung.
professor Emeritus of political science Dillard University New Orleans Louisiana USA. Nchor Bichene Okorn BBA,MBA,MA’PhD PhD. Is set to receive yet another state wide honour as the first professor Emeritus in Cross River State.
This honour will be done him at the event of the cross River State media hangout with prince 7. Build to hold on August 31th at the University of calabar.
This is succour for cross River State people, government, Nigeria, Africa and the world at large as records has it that the personality involved is the second in the south South region of the country.
As noted by the member representing Obubra Etung federal constituency,Rt Hon Mike Etaba in a Facebook post noted that his motion for the construction of the long abandoned road leading to Agborkim waterfall through Etomi has been duely adopted by the house for further action.
His text reads
“Yesterday, I moved a motion for the construction of the Etomi-Agbokim Waterfalls Road. It was adopted and referred to the appropriate committees for further legislative compliance. This is a significant milestone towards improving our constituency infrastructure and ensuring smoother and safer travels which will in turn improve tourism and economic viability of our people. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project!”
Read full text of congratulatory massage by his Excellency the deputy Governor of Cross River State,Peter Odey.
“Congratulations Dear Brother, Senator Eteng Jones Williams on your appointment as the Vice Chairman, Senate Services. I am very optimistic that you will bring your intellectual and legislative experience, expertise, knowledge and sound skills towards the growth and development of the Nigerian People, Cross River and Central Senatorial District.
As your colleague in the Cross River State House of Assembly, you displayed a high level of leadership prowess which saw to the deepening of democracy in the State.
I wish you great success as you discharge your duties in the Senate.”
In an event tagged” thank you visit grand finale of the back south” organized by the national youth council of Nigeria CRS chapter in collaboration with senator Representing CRS central, senator Williams Eteng Jonah which held at Ikom LGA council hall on the 7th of July 2023 had in attendance youths leaders and stakeholders across the state.
Addressing the press,all youths leaders and stakeholders in their submission call on his Excellency the Governor of Cross River State, senator prince Bassey Otu to appoint more youths into his cabinet and be delibrate in bringing a more younger youth as commissioner for youths.
They thanked comr Dan Obo for making them believe and achieving the back to South agenda, while calling on the Governor to satisfy at least 75% youths interest in his government.
Hon Victor Abang has announced about 47 names as liaison officers, personal aids and media team to make up appointeees to his office as member rep. Boki/ Ikom federal constituency.
Since this announcement, they have 🐝 high level applause from his constituency noting the house member as the leader of the people for initiating the first of this kind of appointment to carry people along
As masterminded by Mr Amba Obaji the king of boys and the Ambassador of all defectors in Etung LGA, the duos of Mr Egbe kalu & his dear wife and Mrs Awu Odu John has yesterday the 2nd of July dump the PDP for the fulling APC in the State.
In his speech, the Ward chairman of the party Mr Eyang Eyang Ogar welcomed them duely to the party stating that they’re now bonified members with equal rights and opportunities. He then, handed the defectors to the chapter secretary of party Eld. Jerry Ndifon for onward integration.
Party stakeholders and faithfuls were also in attendance to witness the event.
The very dexterous Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh who was a one time provost of cross River State college of Education and the vice Chancellor of cross River State University of technology has yet again been saddled with the responsibility to deliver by his Excellency the Governor of cross River State,Sen. Prince Bassey Otu just a day after his inauguration as Governor.
The press release exposed Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo as the Chairman of the committee,Prof. Eyo Etim Nyong as member while Prof. Enoh as secretary.
As the build up for prince Otu’s government begin to open up, expectations from Cross River State people continue to grow hoping he delivers.
It’s was indeed a stunning events as ikom big wigs of all class honoured the renown Business tycoon and politician Hon Abang Pius as he celebrate his 41th birthday at side view hotel ikom.
The likes of Mr John Okoro,Evan. Hon Frank Agbor (Ezego),Dan Obo the renounce billioneers group G7. Etc were all in attendance to celebrate the factor.
They was money rain in appreciation of the ceremony.
His youthfulness Comr Dan Obo the chairman of cross River State youths council has extol Hon Abang Pius AKA Ab Amani JoJo as one of the outstanding leader of young people in Cross.
The disastrous Dan Obo as mostly called made this known to the public while speaking as one of the representative at the birthday ceremony of Hon Abang Pius which took place at side view hotel ikom.
Read comments of cross River State senator Elect drumming support for his prefered candidate as the battle for the 10th senate draws closer.
Earlier today, i accompanied Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio on a courtesy call to the Niger State Governor and Senator-Elect, His Excellency Abubakar Sani Bello.
We had very fruitful discussions as regards the leadership of the 10th Senate and I am happy that Governor Abubakar gave his backing to the candidature of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the next Senate president of Nigeria.
Senator Akpabio’s track record as Governor, Senator and Minister is not in doubt and I am sure Nigeria will stand to benefit a great deal from his sterling qualities.
Etung Council Boss, Ntufam Hon. Comr. John Nkom Etuk Distributes Cocoa Chemicals To Etung Cocoa Farmers
In line with his administration’s policy on Agriculture, the chairman of Etung Local Government Council, Ntufam Hon. Comr. John Nkom Etuk today distributed Cocoa chemicals to Cocoa farmers in Etung LGA.
Recall that two years ago, in his quest to develop the agricultural sector, increase production, and encourage cocoa farmers. The chairman distributed hybrid Cocoa seedlings to Cocoa farmers in Etung.
The chemicals which is a major component in Cocoa farming are meant to provide protection against diseases as the hybrid Cocoa approach production stage.
Speaking during the event, Hon. Etuk said “Etung is known for Cocoa and this administration will continue contributing meaningfully to increase production and productivity despite daunting challenges so as to move cocoa production to a desirable level and improve the livelihood of our cocoa farmers and other actors in the value chain.”
Continuing, he noted that “Cocoa is of significant economic importance, since it generates export revenues, income and employment. Its ingredient is useful in the production of confectionery, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products. Therefore, ensuring sustainability of cocoa production is critical, particularly at a time when most young people do not consider farming, including cocoa farming, a viable business choice”.
The Chairman with his magnanimity gave out undisclose envelopes to communities representatives to serve as transportation fare to their respective communities
Responding unbehalf of Etung Cocoa farmers, the Paramount Ruler of Etung Local Government, HRM Ntufam Anthony Ntui Etta expressed gratitude to the chairman for his support to the development of Cocoa farming in the LGA. He said his legacies are footprints which will be remembered long after he leaves office.
The following persons recieved the chemicals on behalf of their communities.
Clan head
Town Council Chairman
Youths Leaders
APC Ward Chairmen
The event which was well attended took place in Etung Council Hall, Effraya.
Dear Workers, Let me seize this occasion to congratulate and celebrate all Nigerian workers for this year’s International Workers’ Day 2023 celebration.
I salute workers in our dear State for the cooperation extended to this Administration, generously, since its inception. I acknowledge their doggedness in the face of daunting exactions. I thank the union leadership for the understanding displayed during difficult moments.
As the country courses through challenging times, all of us are invited to rededicate ourselves to the service of our fatherland. It is ennobling to be counted among the few who are called upon to serve the people. It is patriotic to deploy one’s energy and talent for the progress of society. It is expected, therefore, that all those who serve diligently should also be rewarded diligently.
The State Assembly under my leadership is proud of our Labour-friendly Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof Ben Ayade, CON for his commitment to worker’s welfare in the state with the prompt payment of salaries since the inception of this administration to date.
A special mention must be made of His Excellency’s recent approval of the retirement of teachers from 35 to 40 years of service, as well as the lifting of the embargo on promotions for civil and public servants in the state from 2016 – 2023.
With these gestures and other commitments by His Excellency to Worker’s welfare, we say we are grateful.
This being the last May Day celebration in the tenure of this administration, I thank you all wholeheartedly for your dedication and committed both in the discharge of your responsibilities and in collaborating with this government in recording monumental achievements in the state.
I urge you to continue the peace we have enjoyed all round with the incoming administration of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor-elect, Cross River State.
It is forward ever, backward never!
I wish you all a happy Worker’s Day celebration.
Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly and Senator-Elect, Central Senatorial District, Cross River State.
“You are too controversial in the politics of Nigeria” a cross River State born politician has alleged as Photos of Governor Wike And Seyi Makinde Visits to President Elect,Sen. Asiwaju Bola Almed Tinubu At the Defence House Abuja emerged.
Oniga Joseph writes to the public, says unical students now has commended the vice Chancellor for her giants strides in building the campus infrastructure.
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Happy birthday to my boss Mr Victor Nsor the Chief press secretary Etung LGA.
“Your Performance Is Excellent”, His Excellency Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu, Deputy Governor Of CRS Tells Ntufam Hon. Comrade John Nkom Etuk As He Commissions And Inspects The Second Phase Of Projects In Etung LGA.
As part of measures for assessment and evaluation of progress of work in Local Governments in the State, The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu OFR today embarked on an extensive inspection tour and commissioning of some projects in Etung Local Government Area carried out by the Executive Chairman.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied by the Commissioner of Local Government Affairs Hon. Mrs Stella Oreme Odey Ekpo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Affairs, Mr Egbung Odama and other Government functionaries.
Among projects commissioned were the Motorised borehole in Mbetim community-Ekimaya and Etung LGA Roundabout at Effraya junction, while inspected projects include 3 kilometres road at ADC camp, Cross River Forest Cocoa Estate and the beach road at Effraya.
The Deputy Governor expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far by the Council Chairman.
In his remarks, His Excellency, Prof. Ivara Ejemot Esu, said “Chairman, you have done very well, your performance is excellent.
“I never expected this crowd today, the ovation has obviously proven that you are loved by your people”.
“I appreciate you for all the projects executed especially, the newly constructed 3kilometres road to the Cocoa Estate which will ease the transportation for Cocoa farmers as well as the beach road at Effraya which will bring relief to residents of Etung who went all the way to Ikom to purchase sand at exorbitant rates for building projects in Etung, I want to assure you that Government will provide support for the asphalting of the road projects and provide assistance to enable you do more”, he said.
As the build up for next government of cross River State begins to unfold, they seems to be some unclear disposition as lobbying for juisy position continues amongst big wigs in Etung LGA.
The current member(NTUFAM Barr Chris Njar Mbu Ogar) and the member elect (Evangelist Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong) have raised serious concerns and caution to those trying to drag their names in a sliding manner.
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RE- THE CHRONICLE OF HON. CHRIS NJAR-MBU OGAR AND HON. KINGSLEY NTUI ISONG (RANDY) UNMITIGATED BETRAYAL, SELFISH POLITICS, AND THE CALL FOR UNITY IN ETUNG
Our attention has been drawn to a very mediocritic, petty and poorly scripted hogwash write-up by a non-existent, amorphous and half-witted persona against the political leadership of Etung Local Govt Area, and specifically our Leaders, Ntufam Hon.Chris Njah Mbu-Ogar and Hon.Evg. Kingsley Ntui, both out-going and in-coming members of House of Assembly, Etung State Constituency respectively.
Ordinarily, we would have ignored this infantile and baseless poverty of thought as a desperate ranting by those groping for political appointments, but for purposes of clarification, just so as to set the records straight, especially for those that may be oblivious of the facts.
For the avoidance of doubt, we from the I WIN YOU WIN GROUP, having preferred to operate on the alter of HIGH MORAL GROUND may wish to state very unequivocally that:
Ntufam Hon.Chris Njah Mbu-Ogar has never been a desperate politician and can never in private or public covet the office of the SSG or any other. Let it also be on record, that neither has the out-going nor the in-coming Governors made him any of such promises. Ntufam Chris Mbu-Ogar is simply a firm believer in the prevalence of the WILL OF ALMIGHTY GOD.
Premised on alleged betrayal and trickery, the anonymous Effraya-writer had laboured albeit unsuccessfully to paint a picture of the current allegiance to distinguished Sen. John Owan Enoh as an incipient political strategy, insisting that Ntufam Chris is a prodigy of Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade.
Ofcourse, Ntufam Mbu-Ogar stood for justice in 2019 and insisted that Senator John Enoh relinquished his aspiration for Governorship and seek re-election for the Senate to allow the Northern Cross River complete their eight (8) years term of office of Governor. Now we ask, where has Ntufam Chris Mbu-Ogar gone wrong in the circumstance?
It is on record, that this fine gentleman, Ntufam Chris is amongst the very first Cross Riverians who through “Insight Cross River” with Beatrice Akpala, SA Communication and Advocasy, granted the foundational public interview on the BACK TO SOUTH MOVEMENT This interview brought Ntufam Chris Mbu-Ogar and Akpala under serious criticism and attack by many non-believers of a “live and lets live” society. Beyond the fact that this was done to occassion justice, equity and fairness, it goes therefore, to give efficacy to our modest and peaceful rotation of power amongst the three 3 Senatorial Districts in Cross River State. Ntufam Chris Mbu-Ogar and Hon. Kingsley Ntui did not betray their brothers, Senators John Enoh and Prof. Sandy Onor. They simply indicated that whereas, they are eminently qualified to run for office of Governor, they(Chris and Ryandy) would rather have John wait for the turn of Central Senatorial District in 2031.
On the enthronment of Senator John Enoh as Leader of APC in Etung LGA which has generated some controversies. Let us resound with vehemence, that Ntufam Chris Mbu-Ogar has no regrets for that action. He began pursuing peace with Senator John Enoh and Prince Ebuta Ayuk shortly before the Governor Prof. Ayade moved the entire PDP structures to the APC. Upon moving to APC, his only disagreement with his Leader Senator John was on grounds of principles to the effect that Sen. Enoh waits patiently for the turn of Central. For the records, several meetings were held at different levels before the President-Elect intervened. Senator John Enoh had to lend credence to moral persuasions and appeals from the APC Leadership hierarchy.
Today, there is celebration of victory in the APC to which Senator John Enoh played a leading role, perfectly acknowledged by the incoming and outgoing Governors. Therefore, chosing to remind him of his naturally exclusive – original leadership of his robust grassroot support base in Etung, is not out of place. Note further that, John Enoh like Otu and Ayade, are by all standards, national leaders and leaders of our State and Party.
What the purveyors of this cheap gossip failed to understand is that, only the “emperor of Kakum” through the will of Almighty God, could have given APC its current status in Cross River State wherein illicit actors are now hustling for relevance from behind the curtain. Besides, what classified documents would Prof. Ben Ayade opt for, from an office he has occupied for the past eight (8) years, and which is now a subject of contention contrived purely to advance mischief against a man of dignity and strength of character. God willing, Senator Otu is a fine politician and a strategic team player hence, has no time for vain talks and cheap beckoning. He has the exclusive right to assemble his team without undue pressure, but has never acted in isolation.
Known for his avowed stance for fair-play and his convictions for zoning as a bastion of political integration and peaceful co-existence, Ntufam Mbu-Ogar in 2023 doggedly and courageously moved for, and campaigned vigorously for the Back-To-South Governorship, which some minions are today, trying so hard to blackmail.
For this highly liberal democrat and level-headed gentleman, politics not founded on equity, fairness and good conscience is a fraud, hence his outright decline of an offer to return to the state House of Assembly for a second term, which would invariably had paved the way for him to occupy the exalted office of speaker of the 10th Assembly. There are not many Cross Riverians who would decline this juicy offer of political power as No.3 in the State. Ntufam Hon. Chris Mbu-Ogar, Etung People shall gather some day to say thank you for chosing the path of honour and dignity to ensure peace harmony in Etung Local Government Area and Cross River State at large.
Alleging to the contrary against Ntufam Mbu-Ogar’s honest and sincere effort to bring peace to Etung is a palpable fear and jealousy of his towering demeanour and high political trajectory and moral rectitude. A move which some political commentators have called (political brigandage – robbing Peter (Chris) to pay Paul (brigands).
May we therefore hasten to state that, congratulations are in order for Distinguished Sen.John Owan Enoh for laying the foundation for the current crop of political leadership in Etung, a saddle on which he has always stood as the head.
Spewing hate in an apparent attempt to pitch the Enohs in a leadership contest is in itself, witchcraft. Finally, we wish to advise those trying to create this division in the party to toe the part of honour and stop this unnecessary blackmail of the leadership, but rather galvanize a formidable energy to unite and rebuild the party under the leadership of distinguished Sen. John Owan Enoh.
Conclusively, be admonished to show courage and boldness in making logical criticisms if there are any issues as claimed, with a stable and verifiable identity. Not in acts of anonymity and cowardice as there is no such name as Ojong Patrick Amba from Effraya
The People of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung LGA have demonstrated support for the the candidature of Hon Amba Bity insisting that he is their own son.
In a consultative meeting to flag off his campaign for Etung LGA, Hon Amba Bity took time to engage with various communities units in Bendeghe including the chiefs.
In response, the various communities leaders who spoke give find words to in support of his ambition.
Philanthropic general,Hon Abang Pius the CEO of AB Amani JoJo global gives 75 students cash token of 30k as part of his annual Educational support scheme.
In an acknowledgement letter by the DG of AB Amani JoJo global team Comr Markpeace Osim and release very recently noted that, the 2023 edition of the the Educational scheme powered by Hon. Abang Pius has been consummated.
Fillers from the social media space suggest that,this gesture from this fine leader & general as most times called has been consistent for years now in discharging this humanitarian service.
Most interestingly,the scheme was granted to the less previlaged who where carefully selected across Ikom/ Boki federal constituency of cross River State.
*PRP set to flag off campaign Feb. 4th in Etung LGA.
The people’s Redemption party in Etung LGA is set to flag off their campaign From 14th Feb starting with Bendeghe Ekiem community.
The House of Assembly candidate,Hon Amba Bity, Ntufam Ebuta Akor (Senate candidate) & the chapter chairman Mr Anthony Ojang disclose to our media correspondence in a highly strategic meeting of all Wards and chapter excos held on Sunday 29th January 2023.
The above mentioned persons hinted that, Etung people as well as central CRS should expect a bigger & better results from them to cope with the current challenges of the country.
“Let’s move on and work for the APC” Sen.John Owan Enoh Drums support for Tinubu,Otu,Eteng Williams others as he addresses thousands of his supporters.
Dist. Sen John Owan Enoh the immediate past senator representating cross River central & the APC cross River State governorship aspirant in in the last election,has today Saturday 28th January address his supporters to bury their grievance and support the APC from top to bottom.
The meeting which had in attendance thousands of his supporters across the 66 wards of cross River State central was held at Jorany hotel Ikom. Responding to his address, the representative of the 6 LGA took turns in affirmation to support the APC at the instance of Dist. Sen John Owan Enoh.
Etung APC holds strategic meeting with Chairman & Secretaries of campaign,makes strong statement on Election.
In a meeting that lasted for over Five hours at jorany hotel ikom and presided by the executive chairman of Etung LGA/chairman Etung campaign council Ntufam hon comr John Nkom Etuk was centered on declearations about the fourth coming election by various leaders of Etung LGA.
In attendance: Ntufam hon comr Chris Njar Mbu-Oga the member rep. Etung state constituency/ co chairman Etung campaign council,Evang. Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong the flag bearer for Etung state constituency/ mp in the inbox, the coordinator of campaign Hon Dr Egbe Ayuk, the director general of campaign Dr Ramsy Ebam Ndep (SSA), commissioner for infrastructure Hon Okoma Inyang, various leaders from across the ten wards of Etung, Chairmen & Secretaries of campaign.
The the high point of the meeting was centered on declearations on the fourth coming election.
political tsunami hits Obubra as the disastrous Dan Obo collapse other political structures for APC
*APC deputy Governorship candidate/leader of the cross River State House of Assembly Rt hon Peter Odey, Speaker of cross River State House of Assembly / APC Senate candidate Rt hon Eteng Williams,Rt hon Mike Etaba member representing Obubra/Etung federal constituency/ APC Obubra/Etung candidate of the APC, Chairman CRS commissioners forum Rt hon Hilary Bisong, Commissioner for health, DG CRS primary health care,OBubra council chairman,state security adviser central Mr Ransom Odey,DG of the prince is coming organization,the 18 LGA youths council coordinators amongst other notable personalities where in attendance as comr Dan Obo officially joins APC leaving SDP party in total collapse in the state.
The event took place at his home town ( Obubra council hall) with majority of the dignitaries taking turns to present their Goodwill messages.
University of Calabar depertment honours Prof.Emeritus (Nchor B Okorn) for excellent presentation
The department of philosophy under the platform of philosophy students association (NAPS UCC) has on Friday the 9th of December 2022 honoured the first professor and professor Emeritus of Etung LGA, Nchor B Okorn.
The award which was presented after a stunning paper presentation by the renounce professor Emeritus on the subject of “Education & Academic excellence in the Academy” had the students & lecturers in attendance.
The presentation which was done by the national president of philosophy students association was branded by the university of Calabar depertmental executives led by Stephen Precious on the occasion of the annual NAPS UCC WEEKEND ACTIVITIES.
In reaction to the honour, the Emeritus Professor thanked the department acclaiming that such an honour is a boaster for more feet’s in life and more impact to the centrality of humanity.
The Academic staff union of universities, university of Calabar have again protested against the federal government non payment of the 8months previous salaries & failure to implement the last strike agreement today being the 30th of November 2022.
The protest Walk which took place around the campus and outside was led by the comr chairman Dr Barr Edor J Edor & was later joint by the university vice Chancellor,Prof. Florence Obi.
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