Today marks a significant milestone for Distinguished Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as he clocks three impactful years of service in the 10th Nigerian Senate, representing the good people of Cross River North Senatorial District.
The past three years have been both challenging and rewarding, presenting numerous opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the growth, development, and well-being of the people of Cross River North. Working collaboratively with the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, the Senator has remained committed to delivering quality representation and sustainable development across the Senatorial District.
Three years on, the story of Cross River North has changed remarkably for the better. Across communities within the North, the visible transformation and developmental strides recorded under Senator Jarigbe’s representation have earned widespread commendation. Today, Cross River North stands as a reference point for positive growth and development, responsive representation, and the delivery of democratic dividends. These achievements are dedicated to every segment of the constituency whose continued support and trust continue to inspire greater service.
Through strategic interventions and people-oriented initiatives, Senator Jarigbe has facilitated the construction and rehabilitation of roads, bridges, educational bursaries, foreign-funded scholarship opportunities, healthcare support programmes, enrollment in health insurance schemes, youth and women empowerment initiatives, payment of bursary, employment opportunities, and life-saving medical interventions. These projects and programmes have positively impacted thousands of constituents and improved the socio-economic outlook of Cross River North.
Beyond infrastructure and social interventions, the Distinguished Senator has remained a strong voice for Cross River North on the floor of the Senate, sponsoring and supporting legislative initiatives aimed at promoting good governance, economic growth, social justice, and national development.
Senator Jarigbe’s 10th Assembly Scorecard
BILLS AND MOTIONS:
1. Federal Medical Centre Ogoja Establishment Bill, 2023; SB142 (Passed)
2. Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2023; (SB.54) (Second Reading Passed)
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Ogoja, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023; SB.809. (Second Reading Passed)
4. Nigeria Content Development Act (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2024; (SB.592)
SCHOOL
Ogoja LGA
1. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at St Patrick’s Primary School, Ibil, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
2. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at St. Pius Primary School Nkpakna, Ekajuk 1, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
3. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Mbube West Secondary School, Ekumtak, Mbube West 1, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
4. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Egbe Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
Yala LGA
5. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Oe’Yi Onwu Secondary Grammar School Yahe, Yala LGA. (Completed)
6. Renovation of Four (4) Classrooms Block at Secred Heart School, Ezekwe/Okpodon, Yala LGA. (Completed)
Bekwarra LGA
7. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Inyie-Ukan, Gakem, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
8. Construction of 6 Classroom Block at Community Primary School, Akurinyi Abu, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
Obudu LGA
9. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Primary School Ejakpe Ukutia, Utugwang North, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
10. Construction and Furnishing of Three Classrooms Block at Migrant Science and Technical College, Okambi, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
11. Construction of Three (3) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Dam Road, Ukwel- Obudu, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
12. Construction of Classroom Block at Community Primary School Ekpirinyi, Utugwang, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
13. Renovation of Classroom Block at Community Primary School Ukpe, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
Obanliku LGA
14. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Secondary School, Uhutu, Bishiri South, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
15. Construction of Six (6) Classrooms Block at Community Primary School Begiagbah, Bendi 11, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
16. Construction of six classroom blocks with staff room and modern toilets in Government Primary School, Bukumaya, Obanliku LGA.
17. Construction of six classroom blocks with staff room and modern toilets in Blukonu Migrant School Bebi, ObanlikuLGA.
18. Construction of six classroom blocks with staff room and modern toilets in St. Peter Primary School Begitiatshu-Bendigie, Bendi 1, Obanliku LGA.
19. Construction of six classroom blocks with staff room and modern toilets in Government Primary School Belinge-Becheve Ward, Obanliku LGA.
20. Construction of six classroom blocks with staff room and modern toilets in Government Primary School Bishiri North, Obanliku LGA.
BRIDGES
21. Construction of Ukpagada Bridge, Ogoja LGA. (Ongoing)
22. Facilitated the construction of Amukwong Bridge in Alege/Ubang, Obudu LGA. (Ongoing)
ROADS
23. Construction of 1.5km Ibil-Abakpa road “Aladim Section”, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
24. Rehabilitation of Abakpa-Ndok road in Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
25. Construction of Oboso-Ojirim road in Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
26 Construction of Aragbang-Egbe road in Mbube, OgojaLGA.(Completed)
27. Grading and Rehabilitation of Bansara road in Ogoja LGA.
28. Construction of Ibil – Abakpa road. (Project Ongoing)
29. Construction of Olachor road, Okpoma Ward, Yala LGA. (Completed)
30. Construction of Aliforkpa road, Yala LGA. (Completed)
31. Construction of 1.5km Yahe-Ukelle road, Yala LGA. (Completed)
32. Ongoing Construction of Busangfong Road, Obanliku LGA.
33. Rehabilitation /grading of Igwo Road, Obudu LGA.
WATER
Ogoja LGA
34. Construction of solar powered borehole at Egoja Edim, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
35. Construction of solar powered borehole at Mfamju Ibil, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
36. Construction of solar powered borehole at Mbagide, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
37. Construction of Solar powered borehole in Oboso, Mbube East 2 Ward.
38. Construction of motorized borehole in Ijigbiji Igodor, Nkum Iborr Ward.
39. Construction of solar powered borehole in Ekpogrinya, Ekajuk 2 Ward.
40. Construction of solar powered borehole in Mfom Ekajuk 1 Ward.
41. Construction of solar powered borehole in Ntara Waterside, Ekajuk 1 Ward.
42. Construction of solar powered borehole in Nkimkol, Urban 1 Ward.
Yala LGA
43. Construction of solar powered boreholes at Okpaka, Wanokom, Yala LGA. (Completed)
44. Construction of solar powered borehole at Ijegbemi, Mfuma/Nrigom, Yala LGA. (Completed)
45. Construction of Mini Borehole at Ijegbeji-Ukelle, Yala LGA.
46. Construction of solar powered borehole in Itega/Okpame, Ohh Ward.
47. Construction of solar powered borehole in Nfuma Market, Nfuma Ntrigom Ward.
Bekwarra LGA
48. Installation of solar powered borehole at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gakem Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
49. Installation of solar powered borehole at Catholic Church Beten, Beten Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
50. Installation of solar powered borehole at Itekpa, Abuichiche Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
51. Installation of solar powered borehole at Abuagbo Iye, Nyanya Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
52. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ibiaragidi Iye, Ibiaragidi Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
53. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ububa-Ukum, Ugboro Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
54. Installation of solar powered borehole at Afrike Road, Ukpah Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
55. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ibadan, Ochagbe Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
56. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ichogodo, Nyanya Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
57. Installation of solar powered borehole at Anyinkang, Ibiaragidi Ward, Bekwarra LGA.
58. Installation of solar powered borehole in Abouchiche.
59. Installation of solar powered borehole in Bewo, Otukpuru Ward.
Obudu LGA
60. Construction of solar powered Borehole at Ohong, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
61. Installation of solar powered borehole at Betukwel, Obudu LGA.
62. Installation of solar powered borehole at Bebuabong, Obudu LGA.
63. Installation of solar powered borehole in Uhong, Begiadin Ward.
64. Installation of solar powered borehole in Begiaba, Begiadin Ward.
65. Installation of solar powered borehole in Betukwel, Begiadin Ward.
66. Installation of solar powered borehole in Ukwel Obudu, Urban 2 Ward.
67. Installation of solar powered borehole in Bebuabong, Ipong Ward.
68. Installation of solar powered borehole in Utugwang South.
69. Installation of solar powered borehole in Utugwang Central.
70. Installation of solar powered borehole in Utugwang North.
Obanliku LGA
71. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Ugbakoko, Becheve, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
72. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at GRA Sankwala, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
73. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Utanga, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
74. Construction of Solar Powered Borehole at Belesa, Bishiri North, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
75. Installation of Solar powered borehole at Liceshe, Bishiri North
76. Installation of Solar powered borehole in Utanga Community
77. Installation o Solar powered borehole in Bagga, Utanga Ward
78. Installation of solar powered borehole in Bukemanya, Bisu Ward.
79. Installation of solar powered borehole in Akorshi Bendi 1 Ward.
80. Installation of solar powered borehole in Sankwala Market.
ELECTRIFICATION
81. Electrification and installation of new equipments at Ibil, Ogoja LGA.
82. Installation of electricity poles in a bid to restore power supply in Gakem-Abouchiche, Bekwarra LGA
SOLAR STREET LIGHTS
Ogoja LGA
83. Installation of solar powered street lights in almost all the streets of Igoli-Ogoja.
84. Facilitated installation of Solar powered street lights in Idum-Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
85. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Odajie–Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
86. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Egbe-Mbube, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
87. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Nkim-Ocharu, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
88. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ishindede, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
89. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Nkimkol, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
90. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ndok Zaria, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
91. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Mfom, Ogoja LGA. (Completed)
Yala LGA
92. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ijegu, Yala LGA. (Completed)
93. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Gabu, Yala LGA. (Completed)
94. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Woda, Yala LGA. (Completed)
95. Installation of Solar Powered Street Lights in Ogon & Sarki Audu Streets, Ogoja LGA.
96. Facilitated Installation of solar powered street lights in Itung. (Completed)
97. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Aburumbede. (Completed)
98. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ntangh Mol. (Completed)
Bekwarra LGA
99. Installation of solar powered street lights across the ten Wards of Bekwarra LGA.
100. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ukpah, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
101. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ochagbe-Afrike, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
102. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Okpeche-Afrike, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
103. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ugboro, Bekwarra LGA. (Completed)
104. Installation of Solar Powered Street Lights in Beten, Bekwarra LGA.
Obudu LGA
105. Facilitates installation of solar powered street lights in Begiaba, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
106. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Ohong, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
107. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Betukwel, Obudu LGA. (Completed)
108. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights at Bishiri Road, Obudu LGA.
109. Facilitated installation of solar powered street light at Hospital Road, Obudu LGA
Obanliku LGA
110. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Utanga, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
111. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Bebi, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
112. Facilitated installation of solar powered street lights in Belegete, Obanliku LGA. (Completed)
113. Installation of solar powered street lights in Begiaba, Bebuenkayang, Utuhu, Bayabo, Irriagwu and Bukumanya, Obanliku LGA.
114. Facilitates additional installation of solar street lights in the following LGAs and communities in Cross River North:
YALA
Alifokpa
Uchu
Wonye
Osina
Ijegu
Ijiraga Mfuma/Ntrigom
OGOJA
Ishindede
Ishi
Ating-Ibil Ukpagada Bridge
OBUDU
Amukwong Ngor-kpu Okikwor Biwauo
Ororen Arau Abuasu Okiro Afanbe
BEKWARRA
Ochagbe Okpeche
OBANLIKU
Becheve
HEALTHCARE
INTERVENTIONS
115. Sponsored 3 days medical outreach for patients in Cross River North.
116. Facilitates distribution of medical equipments to 10 Primary Healthcare Centers in
Cross River North Senatorial District:
117. Primary Healthcare Center, Ibil, Ogoja LGA.
118. Primary Healthcare Center, Aragban – Mbube, Ogoja LGA.
119. Primary Healthcare Center, Wanokom, Yala LGA.
120. Primary Healthcare Center, Alifokpa, Yala LGA.
121. Primary Healthcare Center, Abuochiche, Bekwarra LGA.
122. Primary Healthcare Center, Gakem, Bekwarra LGA.
123. Primary Healthcare Center, Utugwang, Obudu LGA
124. Primary Healthcare Center, Ohong, Obudu LGA.
125. Primary Healthcare Center Sankwala, Obanliku LGA.
126.Primary Healthcare Center, Bendi, Obanliku LGA.
127. Enrollment of 1,000 constituents of Cross River North for JariCare (Health Insurance Scheme).
AGRICULTURAL INTERVENTIONS
128. Donation of MF-375 Tractor to Jarified Brothers Cooperative.
129. Distribution of Second Phase of fertilizer to farmers.
130. Distribution of Organic fertilizer and insecticide to Cross River North farmers.
HUMAN CAPITAL/ CAPCAITY DEVELOPMENT
131. Facilitates fully funded foreign scholarships for eight (25) Constituents.
132. Facilitated one year NLNG training for 17 constituents.
133. Facilitated training on Aquaculture and Data Management for Youths in Cross River North
EMPOWERMENTS
134. Distribution of Laptops and Printers to selected Secondary Schools in Ogoja LGA.
135. Empowerment of 110 youths with motorcycles across Cross River North.
136. Donation of 100 Bundles of Roofing Zinc and Cash to communities affected by windstorm in Bekwarra LGA.
137. Empowerment of Traditional Rulers with motorcycles across the 54 Wards of Cross River North Senatorial District.
138. Empowerment of Business women with Grant (Cash) to boost their businesses in Bekwarra LGA.
139. Distribution of 50 carriage tricycles to stakeholders across the five LGAs of Cross River North Senatorial District.
140. Empowerment of selected Lecturers of Ukelle extraction with laptops.
141. Empowerment of youths across the six wards of Ukelle with grinding machines, sewing machines and refrigerators.
142. Empowerment of 500 Youths in Cross River North Senatorial District after training and on Aquaculture and Data Management.
143. Distribution of Carriage Tricycles to Constituents.
144. Distribution of Rice & Cash to 10,000 families to cushion the effect of economic hardship.
145. Empowerment of selected Catechists of the Roman Catholic Church in Cross River North with motorcycles
SCHOLARSHIPS & JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSTITUENTS
146. Facilitates fully funded foreign scholarships for 25 Constituents.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSTITUENTS
147. Aka Thomas Shella
148. Ushie Obogo Emmanuel
149. Ashia Joseph Ashia
150. Aganyi Aanmimare Joy
151. Paul Ugbohor
152. Agabi Augustine Irinam
153. Udugbo John Ushie
154. Denis Joseph Ugbong
SPORTS & RECREATION
155. Construction of Ogoja Ultra Modern Mini Stadium, Ogoja LGA.
156. Construction of Recreation Centre, Ogoja LGA.
157. Upgrading of Sports Facilities in Canaan City Sports Club, Calabar.
OBANLIKU LGA
158. Installation of solar powered borehole at Bebuenkayang-Bisu, Obanliku LGA
159. Installation of solar powered borehole in Bessenge- Utanga, Obanliku LGA
160. Installation of solar powered borehole in Busi 4 – Busi ward, Obanliku LGA
161. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ablesang-Bishiri South, Obanliku LGA
BEKWARRA LGA
162. Installation of solar powered borehole at Customary Court-Okpeche Afrike, Bekwarra LGA
163. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ugboro-Ugboro Ward, Bekwarra LGA
OGOJA LGA
164. Installation of solar powered borehole at Bansan-Mbube West, Ogoja LGA
165. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ishibori Urban 1, Ogoja LGA
166. Installation of solar powered borehole at Mbock 1- Ekajuk 2, Ogoja LGA
167. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ukpe – Nkum Iborr, Ogoja LGA
OBUDU LGA
168. Installation of solar powered borehole at Alege/Ubang Ward – Biwhe, Obudu LGA
169. Installation of solar powered borehole at Begiading Ward – Ohong, Obudu LGA
170. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ipong Ward – Bebuatsuan, Obudu LGA
171. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ukpe Ward – Karu, Obudu LGA
172. Installation of solar powered borehole at Utugwang South Ward – Ukpada, Obudu LGA
173. Installation of solar powered borehole at Urban I Ward – Indiabeb, Obudu LGA
YALA LGA
174. Installation of solar powered borehole at Echumoga – Echumofana Ward, Yala LGA
175. Installation of solar powered borehole at Yahe – Yahe Ward, Yala LGA
176. Installation of solar powered borehole at Nfuma/Ntrigom ward- Ntrigom, Yala LGA
177. Installation of solar powered borehole at Ijiraga ward- Ijiraga 1, Yala LGA
TRANFORMERS
178. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Ikaptang, Ogoja LGA
179. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Adigbo Mfom, Ekajuk 1, Ogoja LGA.
180. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Ijama/Idiku Okpoma, Yala LGA
181. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Abouchiche, Bekwarra LGA
182. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Ekpirinyi, Utugwang Central, Obudu LGA
183. Installation of 500KVA transformer at Ketting Obanliku LGA
184. Distribution of hand tillers to 67 farmers in Cross River North Senatorial District.
185. Distribution of 71 carriage tricycles to constituents of Cross River North Senatorial District.
186. Construction of Ultra modern town hall in Betukwel, Obudu LGA
187. Installation of solar powered street lights at Army Barracks Ogoja.
188. Ongoing Construction of Ibiaragidi-Anyikang-Utukwe road in Bekwarra LGA.
189. Ongoing construction of Technical College at Nkum Secondary School Ibil, Ogoja LGA.
190. Ongoing Construction of Ibil-Ekwaro road in Ogoja LGA.
191. Training of sixty (60) youths on ICT (E-Commerce).
192. Ongoing construction of 6 classrooms block at Community Secondary Igbekurikor, Yala LGA.
193. Ongoing onstruction of 6 classroom block at St. Paul’s Primary School Ukpada, Utugwang South, Obudu LGA.
194. Ongoing Construction of 6 classrooms block in Community Primary School Ubepa, Otukpuru, Bekwarra LGA.
195. Construction and equipping of Government Technical College Ibil, Ogoja LGA
196. Clinical Governance Training for Health Workers in Cross River North
197. Installation of Solar powered streetlights in Ijiegu-Yache, Yala LGA
198. Ongoing construction of Recreation Centre Ibil, Ogoja LGA
As he marks this three-year milestone, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe reaffirms his commitment to providing purposeful leadership, effective representation, and continued service to the people. With gratitude to God and appreciation to the good people of Cross River North for their steadfast support, he remains determined to build on these achievements and attract even greater opportunities for the development and prosperity of the district.
Indeed, the journey continues, and the best is yet to come.
TEAM JARI MEDIA