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  • Zemoh Flags Off Training Of Corps Members For School Feeding Programme

    By Esther Eyitayo

    The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC, in Cross River, Mr Andrew Zemoh has flagged off the the training of Corps Members selected for the Home Grown Feeding Programme in the state.

    The Coordinator who disclosed that 52 Corps Members were carefully selected from all the 18 local government areas of the state said they will be given intensive training as they are expected to bring the best out of the programme. He emphasized that, as Corps Members embark on the exercise, all gadgets that were dispatched to them must be well taken care of and handled as their personal belongings and must be returned intact after the exercise.

    He stressed the need for patience on the part of Corps Members as their target audience are young children from Primary 1 to 3 and they must be well cared for.

    The flag off being his first official assignment in the state since he took over as the 28th State Coordinator, Zemoh used the opportunity to express gratitude to everyone that showed up for the event. He further revealed that he wore his khaki in this same state 30 years ago, and encouraged Corps Members to always be of good conduct and abide by the tenets of the scheme wherever they find themselves.

    On his part, the NYSC Schedule Officer for the Home Feeding Programme, Mr. Obot Emmanuel, sensitized Corps Members on the school feeding programme.  He emphasised the importance of an accurate data of all the schools from Primary 1 to Primary 3 classes, and encouraged all the Corps Members participating in the program to take the assignment seriously as there will be no room for failure. 

    He further disclosed NYSC plan to visit other local government areas between Wednesday and Thursday to achieve the aim of the school feeding programme. He averred that Corps Members will be provided with feeding and transportation fare at the end of the programme. 

    The State Consultant of the programme,  Mr. Eric Egbe called on Corps Members who will be part of the project to reach out to him when they face with technical challenges as regards the work entrusted to them for a hitch free and successful data collection.

    On her part, the Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Hon Blessing Egbara, who was represented by the Project Manager, Ntufum Gabriel Okulaju implored the Corps Members to be patient and explain to teachers in each school the purpose of their assignment and what they want to achieve. 

    Also speaking, the State Team lead, Mrs Elizabeth Odu, in her remarks encouraged Corps Members to be ready to set for work, as their hands will be on deck during the Salah break to show how serious the project is.

    Odu maintained that Corps Members should also be ready to move from one local government to another and from one school to another. She encouraged them to take the pupils they will be working with as they are and exercise patience especially with the children and parents.

    Gadgets were dispatched to all Corps Members which include; iPads, chargers, OTH cords, Power bank and Scanners. 

  • Out Of 53 Uneducated Oba Boys I Pushed Into The Market, 38 Are Billionaires – Obi Cubana

    “I want to state this clearly, I am not the talking type or Social media interest free person”

    Obi Cubana; finally speaks

    “Many have questioned the type of boys and friends I have, to me, I hardly address anyone as my boy because we are all boys to God Almighty.

    I don’t have any boy who is into rituals, if you are my boy or my man because I like to address my boys as my men, it means you are working hard and you made your money in a clean way.

    In 2013, I pushed 53 uneducated Oba boys into the market to learn trading. In 2017, I withdrew all of them from their Ogas and settled all of them with 3million Naira each and paid for their shops.

    I linked 40 of them into importation and made them use my name and platform to import goods into the country. After two years, I checked on them how they were doing and find out some had issues and I supported them again to stand.

    I am happy today that out of the 53 men, 38 are billionaires while the rest are in the level of a millionaire.

    In 2018, I took 100 educated men out of streets and introduced them to the white men for business and today there are billionaires in dollars.

    They also help me in their capacity when I require their help. All their friends both Nigeria and outside patronises me.

    I am into hotel and club business and I have so many businesses I am brand ambassadors to.

    I have alliance with spirit drinks and wines, I am brand to many businesses in the world.

    It gives me joy to see my men do well, non of my hotel managers in Nigeria can small poverty, I encourage them to raise others from their local communities. I have never sacked a worker due to misconduct, I bring you in and speak to you the way you will understand.

    I have this understanding that we should allow the stubborn people to exist and cool headed people to exist and we make use of them when their needs arises.

    I don’t believe in the supremacy of power rather I believe in the fare share of power and authority and allow everyone to feel belonged.

    I have many uncountable people through my hotel business, I have encouraged many, I have made a lot of friends millionaires and billionaires because it gives me joy. Seeing them throw money around gives me happiness and they know, so anytime there are with me, they show such attitude of throwing money to please me.

    Yes, I will gift 1 million to 300 Oba boys to start up business and link them up too to make it.

    I have a lot of friends and associates and we are like brothers to each other. We love and encourage one another in good and bad as you have seen in my case that all of them came massively to support me.

    Critics is normal and there are there to say what they want to say but when you are doing the right thing, you don’t listen to what people say. If I have my way, I will also help those criticising me.

    A lot of non Obas will still benefit from me because I am still in the business of making people great.

    Cubana chief priest is my man and he is a jolly fellow. People mistake him for me, I am Obi Kubana and he is my Chief priest I hope you understand it now.

    I am not into politics and I don’t have interest in it till tomorrow. I respect those in politics because dey carry power. Lol hahaha.

    My advice is they should identify talents and make them great, don’t have any fear of who betrays you tomorrow, just make men and move, if they remember good if not be happy that they made it through you.

    I didn’t asked my boys/men for donations or help, I didn’t also asked my friends for help or donations they did that on their own and I appreciated their efforts.

    Gradually ala Igbo ga adinma”

     

  • Eid-El-Kabeer: Speaker Eteng Williams Felicitates With Muslim Ummah, Calls For Continued Peaceful Coexistence

    By Hope Obeten

    The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the State, as the Ummah joined their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s eid-el-kabeer.

    He expressed gratitude to Almighty God for allowing them witness and celebrate this auspicious holy festival as they perform the rite of animal sacrifices as commanded by the Almighty Allah.

    The Speaker in a hajj message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Hope Obeten enjoined the Muslim Ummah in the State to remain prayerful and use the holy period to show love to one another and offer helping hands to neighbours and the needy.

    Eteng Williams expressed optimism that the challenges confronting the State in particular and the country as a whole would soon be over as government is doing everything possible within the ambit of the law to address them.

    ”There is the need for a collective effort in nation building that is hinged on patriotism, peace, growth and development as well as continued corporate existence of the country.”

    He also Urged Muslim faithful to imbibed the significance attached to the festive period to make more sacrifices toward nation building in order to complement the effort of the government.

    The Speaker also commended the Governor, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for providing a peaceful, conducive environment for all citizens and residents of the state to cohabit irrespective of their religion, tribe or ethnic coloration.

  • Eid-Del-Kebir Celebration: Sandy Onor Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls, Calls For Love And Harmony

    By Admin

    As Muslims across the globe commemorate this year’s Eid-del-Kabir, the senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen Prof Sandy Ojang Onor felicitates with muslims faithfuls across the district, calls for love and harmonious living.

    In a goodwill message to Muslims, made available to TheLumineNews, Sen Onor said, “Eid-del-Kabir signifies peace, harmony, and love for humanity as well as oneself. It is a period of joy, a time to love, and a time to reassess and reinvigorate harmonious living across religious lines while reintegrating with our creator.

    “On behalf of my family and the very good people of Cross River Central Senatorial District, kindly accept our compliments and best wishes throughout this season and beyond. May Allah reward you bountifully for your sacrifices and preserve us all to witness many of this seasons in years to come. Amen.
    Barka da Sallah.”

  • ARO META

    “Aro Meta”,
    The three-legged stool,
    The symbol of unity,
    The base on which right decisions stands,
    The flow of wisdom,
    Pouring from the alignment of differences,
    In one Accord, collaborating without pointing fingers to our weaknesses.

    “Aro Meta”,
    A platform on which the scepter of unity burns,
    Against all waves and flood,
    Not forsaking one other,
    A lost to one is to all,
    A win to one is to all,
    Steadfast in love and unity.

    Written by Hannah Olubode

  • Living A Successful Life

    BY ELIJAH UGANI

    Success in life is not by shanks, it is a deliberate planning that requires lots of sacrifices anchored on self discipline, self denial and making unrelenting efforts to see to its realization. It is what you consciously plan for.

    Some say they want to be an embodiment of life, some move in the direction of life, moving without bearing and course.

    All round success is not professional or academic, it is not a game of shanks, you have to program a mindset to achieve an all round success.

    Some may be successful in business and fail in marriage, others succeed in marriage and fail in other aspect of life. To have an encompassing all round success, you can attempt to observe the following:

    1. Consciously make up your mind to be a happy man – Happiness is an ingredient to a successful life, do not allow societal issues to make you sad or withdraw your happiness, even when your superior don’t want to see you, do not allow that to take your happiness. Some people’s days of glory is near, you just need to be a little patient.

    2. Be humble in everything you do – Humility is a virtue and should be extolled. No matter the situation, position acquired, the higher you become, the more humble you should be. Do not allow anything to put on you the garment of pride, for pride goes before the fall. Pride will take away from you what ordinarily belongs to you while humility will give you what you don’t deserve.

    3. Be hardworking – some persons are so enticed to their comfort zones, no serious person will look for lazy people, what sustains and make you stand out among your equals is your output. Get new skills routinely, try and venture into innovative areas, try the unusual, that could be your celebration point.

    4. Be honest – The quest for material acquisition and to live like others if not more has resulted in the complete absence of honesty among us. You have to make honesty your watchword, be honest to a fault.

    What heaven has not given you, when you collect it by crook or by force with one hand, you will loose it with another hand.

    Honesty is a long term investment, when they are looking for honest people, even your enemy will recommend you, a honest person is a bold individual. When you alter figures, you will never have peace.

    5. Be holy, making Holiness your watchword – We can strive daily for Holiness, for without it, no one can see the Lord. In our efforts to be holy, God sees our heart and compliment our short comings.

    In our travails and challenges, remember that you can not get testimony without writing a test.

    6. Be heavenly conscious – Periodically, ask yourself, where do I go to after now, when this is done, most of these fightings, killings, man inhumanity to man we mate on ourselves daily will either be reduced or completely eradicated. If we fully rely on God, he will guarantee our success.

    7. Make holidays your hobby – Many people work and pursue money without rest, the stress they undergo will kill them before their time, take some time off, don’t allow your struggle to the detriment of your health. Recreate yourself, the money you are pursuing, you only met it and you will leave it one day. You can’t finish it.
    So, give yourself rest.

    Wishing you a splendid day ahead and an all round success.

    Elijah Ugani is a
    Development/Humanitarian Consultant
    Public/Motivational Speaker
    Writer/Publisher
    Public Analyst/Commentator
    He writes from Calabar.

  • C’River NYSC Set To Commence Home Grown Feeding Programme

    By Elijah Ugani

    The State Coodinator of NYSC in Cross River State, Mr Zemoh Andrew received the Project Task Team PTT, and Members of the ongoing National Home Grown Feeding Programme NHGFP, of the federal government led by the Stats Team Focal Person who doubles as the Commissioner for Humanity and Social Welfare, Hon. Blessing Egbara in his office.

    Speaking during the visit, Egbara stated that corps members will be fully engaged in the next one month for the training, and emphasized the need for them to prepare ahead of time.

    She presented to the following items to the NYSC State Coordinator; over 160 iPads with chargers, power Banks and scanners.

    Responding, the State NYSC Coordinator, Mr Andrew Zimoh commended the team, and maintained that, “NYSC is used to accelerating successes of other Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies, this assignment will also be successful”

    The NYSC focal officer for the feeding programme, Mr Emmanuel Obot assured the team that corps members of the scheme are equal to the task, and noted that the programme will be carried our in line with government’s outlined procedures.

    He added that the training will hold in phases, in the four NYSC Zonal formations in the state.

    “Corps Members will converge at their respective Zonal headquarters as they will serve as enumerators for the programme across schools in Cross River State”, he added.

    Other members of the entourage include; Madam Elizabeth Odu, Zonal Monitor/Representative of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Mr. Sunday Okoh, Net Trix State Consultant, Mr. Eric Egbe, Representatives from the National Orientation Agency, NOA, State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Ministry of Education, National Bureau of Statistics, NBS and the National Population Commission, NPC.

    The official launch of the training will hold at Calabar Municipality council by 10.00am on Monday, 19th July 2021 by the State Coordinator, Mr Andrew Zimoh.

  • Zemoh Takes Over C’River NYSC As The 28th State Coordinator

     

    Mr Andrew Zemoh has taken over the mantle of leadership from Alhaji Mohammed Nakamba as the 28th State Coordinator in Cross River State.

    Addressing Staff at the NYSC Secretariat, Calabar, Zemoh hinted that his administration is open for constructive criticism from both Senior and Junior officers, adding that his coming to Cross River State is divine, aimed at changing the narratives for good.

    He called on Staff to distance themselves from gossip and join hands with him to achieve the target set for the scheme by the Director General.

    Zemoh admonished staff to be punctual, while tasking heads of Departments and Units to always delegate responsibilities as a way of providing learning grounds for their subordinates. He said much is expected from the Secretariat for his success.

    Earlier in his welcome remarks, the out gone State Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Nakamba congratulated Zemoh and also acquainted him with the working model of the Secretariat. He called on the staff to extend the cooperation and support given him to the new Coordinator.

    Nakamba expressed optimism on the capacity of Zemoh to take the Secretariat to another level.

    Until his posting to Cross River, Zemoh was a Deputy Director, Career Management Division at Human Resource Management Department of the NYSC Directorate Headquarters, Abuja.

    Zemoh holds Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, and a Masters Degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the University of Jos in Plateau State.

    He was a member of NYSC Corps at Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State during the 1991/92 service year and is proudly from Kaduna State

  • Centre For Clinical Care And Clinical Research Confers Child Rights Ambassador On Linda Ayade

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN), has conferred Child Right Ambassador on the wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade, in recognition of her commitment to the welfare and development of children in Cross River State, during the official launch of the Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA), LOT 1 project, phase 2 cash transfer to 250 project beneficiaries.

    The project is supported by the Cross River State Government and funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through the U.S. Agency for International Development, implemented by CCCRN, in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), alongside other local Community-Based Organizations in Cross River state.

    Delivering the keynote address, Dr Linda Ayade thanked CCCRN for the official Launch of the Phase 2 Cash Transfer to 250 beneficiaries worth forty million Naira, and for the opportunity to further dialogue on issues affecting children and how best to provide and sustain the impact on Orphans and Vulnerable Children OVC.

    Ayade maintained that she shares the same plight and commitment through her various projects and initiatives in the state, addressing the needs of children to ensure greater future for them while supporting and advocating for the realization of Sustainable Development Goals, through one of her pet projects, Mediatrix Development Foundation.

    Ayade averred that “I fill fulfilled discussing and sustaining opportunities that will improve the lives of children and other vulnerable population in the state. This can only be achieved, if we work in collaboration with other stakeholders. Let me use this opportunity to call on stakeholders to play their roles, no matter how misunderstood they may be, they should be ready to pay the price, not about just giving money, but to give their time and together they can make a change”

    She acknowledged the commitment of all arms of government, from local government to the state especially the host Ministries, Departments and Agencies that are saddled with the responsibilities of providing partners with strategic direction and coordination in line with the Governor’s agenda.

    She commended the efforts of the American people through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for providing funds and support to the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) to cater for the needs of vulnerable children and their caregivers in Cross River State.

    Ayade stated that “despite the successes recorded, AIDS-related illnesses are still among the leading causes of infant mortality among children living with HIV. Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes needs to be given priority attention and coverage, including access to early infant diagnosis after birth and during breastfeeding.

    “As a priority, greater investment and commitment is required from Government and stakeholders to ensure optimum care, dignity, and safety of the vulnerable children and their families. Let me call on partners, the public, private and community sectors to support government in the stride to make lives better for children in Cross River State”

    Speaking earlier, the Chief of Party, Dr. Peter Adekoya welcomed participants to the official launch of the second phase of the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN), Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA1), LOT 1 project cash transfer to 250 beneficiaries from 15 LGAs in Cross River State, and the launch of the OVC case dialogue.

    Adekoya maintained that, the cash transfer initiative was aimed at cushioning the effect of the economic difficulties faced by the beneficiaries household which has been aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic while the OVC cased investment dialogue is to deepen discussion on sustaining the gains of the project in the state.

    He stated that the project’s goal is to ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for and protected by their households, communities, local and state governments, to achieve a reduction in their vulnerability to HIV.
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    He stated that the the Integrated Child Health and Social Services is a 5-Year Project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS, through the U.S. Agency for International Development USAID, and is to last from December 19, 2019 to December 18, 2024.

    “The project is been implemented by CCCRN in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), alongside other local Community-Based Organizations in Cross River states”, he added.

    On their part, the house Committee Chairman on Health of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr. Ekpe Ekpo Bassey, and the Commissioner, Ministry of International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong, took turns to eulogize USAID for the unwavering support to the state government.

    The event was attended by Local Government Chairmen, led by the Chairman of Yakurr LGC, and those of Calabar South, Odukpani, Biase, Ogoja, and Bakassi LGAs.

    Highlight of the event was the decoration of the wife of the Governor, Dr Linda Ayade, as Child Right Ambassador by the Chief of Party, Dr Peter Adekoya, unveiling of the phase 2 project by Dr Linda Ayade, as well as presentation of success stories and testimonials.

  • Wait! You need to make a move

    By Hannah Olubode

    Today, on my way to visiting a place in Akpabuyo, the rain started so I had to stay under a shield. Then I sighted a bucket placed along the roof side but the water was flowing to another spot. Patiently, I thought of what could have went wrong.

    After a while, I discovered that when the rain started, the bucket was placed in the exact position where it flows to, unfortunately, the rain increased and changed its direction of flow but the bucket remained on a spot.

    Relating to reality, Positioning is being available in the right place at the right time. Every individual have to learn the principle of right Positioning. Success will not jump at you, you have to position yourself rightly; leveraging on the available platforms to reach your goals.

    “SHIFT” is a concept of Positioning, from the story of the bucket and the rain, the flow of the water shifted from one point to the other but the bucket remained on a spot. In life, everyone will have to identify what matters each season, moving when necessary, waiting when necessary.

    The actual flow needed for it to fill up quickly wasn’t there, heavy downpour went directly to the ground and tiny drops went into the bucket, What a waste!. Do not settle for crumbles, you aren’t a dog. You deserve more and better if you Position yourself well.

    Understanding time and season is a rule of Positioning. Anyone that seems to get things right must have mastered the principle that work for each season. Being wise is being positioned rightly. The wise virgin positioned themselves by being at the right place at the right time with the necessary resources.

    It is essential to know that nobody is responsible for your growth and positioning. It is your responsibility to own your story. You have the strongest weapon to push yourself to the right place. Your Mind is that weapon, embrace the right mindset, position yourself from your mind, determine in your mind to work towards your goals and you will see success flow towards you. EXPLORE!!!