C’River Women Parliament Pledges Commitment To Implementation Of Local Content Act

Members of The Cross River State Women Parliament participated in a one-day stakeholders’ engagement and sensitization workshop focused on the implementation of the Local Content Act in Cross River State. The event organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content aimed to educate and mobilize stakeholders to effectively integrate and leverage the provisions of the Local Content Act for the benefit of local communities, particularly women and other underrepresented groups.

The engagement highlighted the importance of inclusivity of local content in economic activities, ensuring that local businesses and individuals have equitable opportunities in sectors affected by the Act.

Discussions likely covered strategies for capacity building, resource allocation, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with the Act.

Speaking at the event, amongst other speakers, the Speaker of the Cross River State Women Parliament, Rt. Hon. Fiona Ekpenyong, assured the Special Adviser on Local Content of their commitment to carrying out grassroots advocacy and sensitization on the Local Content Act. The Speaker emphasized the need for widespread awareness and education about the Act and its implementation, ensuring that local communities, especially women at the grassroots level, understand its provisions and how they can benefit from it.

In his response, the Special Adviser on Local Content, Amb. Awatt Caleb, expressed gratitude to the participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions during the event. He acknowledged the issues and recommendations raised and promised to address them to ensure the effective utilization of local content in Cross River State.

The Special Adviser reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering local stakeholders, emphasizing that their feedback will play a vital role in shaping policies and actions for the successful implementation of the Local Content Act in the state.

This participation underscores the commitment of the Cross River State Women Parliament to advocate for policies and programs that empower women and promote sustainable development at the grassroots level.