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  • Jarigbe Commences Another 1.5 kilometer Road Construction In Aladim Community, Ogoja LGA

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has Facilitated the construction of another 1.5 Kilometre road project in Aladim Community, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The lawmaker who during his campaign, assured the people of better representation if voted for has started asphalting of the Aladim road project.

    One of the community members, Mr. Sunday Ugan appreciated the lawmaker for keeping to his promise and also prayed for continued God’s protection upon him.

    The constituency officer Mr. Egar Mgbantul assured the people of more benefits, as they all agreed to always support the lawmaker.

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  • Akpanke Visits Displaced Persons In Belegete, Donates Cash And Relief Materials

     

    The recent spate of violence in Belegete has left thousands of families and households displaced. Worried by these unfortunate eventualities in his Federal Constituency, The member representing Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku, Hon. Peter Akpanke, earlier today, visited the displaced people of Belegete Community who are currently seeking refuge at the Obudu Mountain Resort, to provide succor and render necessary assistance.

    Hon. Akpanke was in Becheve to commiserate with the victims. He encouraged them not to lose hope as he would continue to seek necessary government interventions to ensure peace is restored to their troubled communities.

    He expressed worry over the crisis that has bedeviled the community, explaining how concerned he is to learn about the destruction of lives and properties and the unfortunate death of the Clan Head.

    Mr. Nda Ferdinand On behalf of the displaced Community, commended Hon. Akpanke’s gesture. He described the Honorable Member as a compassionate leader who has a passion for humanity and promised fair sharing and disbursement among victims of the items provided by the lawmaker.

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  • Otu Approves Extended Holidays For Civil Servants

     

    The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu has approved extended holiday for civil servants in Cross River State.

    This was contained in a press release sighted by TheLumineNews and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche.

    The release reads in parts, “The Governor in appreciation of the commitment and hard work of civil servants has approved December 20th to January 2, 2024 as holidays except for those on essential duties.

    “Governor Otu enjoined the civil servants to use the opportunity to spend quality time with their families while also being actively involved in the Carnival Calabar.

    “The Governor retietrated the commitment of his administration in providing quality and conducive environment for all citizens and residents of the state, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year”.

  • Peter Akpanke Supports Twelve (12) Law School Students From OBO Federal Constituency, With N200,000 Each

    The member representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency, Hon. (Chief) Peter Akpanke has donated the sum of N200,000 each to twelve (12) law school students from his OBO Federal Constituency, and charged them to be worthy ambassadors of the Constituency.

    Hon. Akpanke, who presented the cash, said the gesture was part of his promise during his campaign to contribute to the growth and development of education in the area.

    The lawmaker also noted that, the financial assistance is without political or ethnic affiliations but to assist and cushion the effects of hardship occasioned by the removal of petroleum subsidy in the country.

    “We cherish education and one of the ways through which we can impact our society is to give unfettered access to education and assist our students” Akpanke added.

    He charged them to be exceptional ambassadors not only of the legal profession but also of their federal constituency, urging them to use their legal knowledge and prospective expertise to positively impact their respective communities, in a bid to promote justice and equity in the society.

     

  • 2024 Budget: Jarigbe Urges FG To Transit From Reliance On Oil To Dependence On Natural Gas

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has reiterated the need for the federal government to make deliberate efforts to transit from reliance on oil to dependence on natural gas, through effective and transparent budgetary provisions, in a bid to turn the fortunes of the nation’s economy.

    The lawmaker stated this on Monday when the joint Senate/House of Reps Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream, Downstream & Gas), received a delegation from the Ministry of Petroleum Resources led by the two Ministers of State, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D and Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo for the defense of the Ministry’s 2024 Budget Proposal, at the National Assembly Complex.

    Senator Jarigbe who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas and Lead Chairman of the joint committee also noted that, the budget did not sufficiently address the President’s commitment to alleviate the impact of fuel subsidy removal by introducing palliative.

    He criticized the allocation of 5.8 billion Naira as the capital budget for a ministry crucial to achieving the Natural Gas Revolution Policy and easing the hardship faced by the masses, describing it as inadequate and un-serious.

    “As a parliament, we do not align ourselves with running government programmes in disregard of the provisions of the Law.

    “We cannot achieve what Mr. President wants, without providing for the CNG-Project and other very important projects in the 2024 Appropriations Act” he said.

    In response, Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), revealed that the ministry received an allocation of N9.64 billion for 2024, with breakdowns for personnel, overhead costs, and capital expenditure.

  • Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner Flags Off One-day Training On Enrollment Application For National Social Safety Nets Program

    The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Helen Isamoh-Egodo flagged off a one-day training on Enrollment Application for National Social Safety Nets Program – Scale Up (NASSP SU) for Local Government Cash Transfer Facilitators (CTFs) yesterday, December 2023. The training was organized by the National Cash Transfer Office: Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in collaboration with the Cross River State Cash Transfer Unit.

    Addressing the trainees, the Honourable Commissioner expressed her delight at the initiation of the exercise as the work of the Facilitators would go a long way to help members of the community. As an exercise designed to help the poor and the needy, she implored them to be compassionate and understanding in the course of carrying out their duties and to reflect the spirit of the current administration in every facet of their work.

    The Commissioner reminded them that the State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has coined a “People First” mantra as the hallmark of his administration and is laser-focused on ensuring that all Crossriverians must benefit from the work of his administration. She noted that the focus on helping Nigerians is also shared by the President, Mr. Tinubu, who is working with the various States of the federation to positively change the circumstances of every Nigerian.

    The Commissioner added that their work as Cash Transfer Facilitators is an amplification of the Governor’s mandate to work for the people and that they must honour Governor Otu’s commitment to the people by doing their work joyfully and diligently. As the face of the government’s goal, she urged the Facilitators to discharge their duties credibly, with passion, dedication and love.

    The CRS Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs: Ministry Of Humanitarian Affairs

  • Children Carnival Dry Run: Peter Odey Commends Onari Duke’s Contribution To Calabar Carnival

    The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has expressed his appreciation for Mrs. Onari Duke’s significant contribution to the development of Carnival Calabar. Hon. Odey, emphasizing the importance of giving credit where it is due, conveyed this sentiment on the 17th of December, 2023, during the flag-off of the dry run for the children’s carnival in Calabar.
    Rt. Hon. Odey also extended an invitation to the former First Lady to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

    Prior to the ribbon-cutting, Mrs. Onari Duke urged parents to encourage their children’s participation in the children’s carnival on the 27th of December, assuring them that the event would not promote negative habits. She expressed her delight in the revival of the children’s carnival after a pause of several years and highlighted the economic advantages that awaited Cross Riverians, with an influx of visitors to the city during the carnival.

    During the event, the Chairman of the Carnival Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, conveyed his invitation for everyone to witness the pure joy and innocence reflected in the children, stating “This is what Carnival Calabar is offering to the world, as the entire botanic garden has been taken over by this great colors, the color of warmth and the color of love. What is the color of love? Childhood.”
    He also welcomed the Deputy Governor to join the children for a walk, mentioning that the 6-kilometer dry run was conducted to test the system.

  • Deputy Governor Peter Odey Disclaims Fraudulent Facebook Account

    PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR

    SUBJECT: DISCLAIMER ON IMPERSONATION AND FRAUDULENT FACEBOOK ACCOUNT

    It has come to our attention that some unscrupulous individuals have again created a fake Facebook account (Hon Peter Agbe Odey) impersonating the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and attempting to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

    The general public is hereby informed that the Deputy Governor is not involved in any employment or scholarship programmes, neither is he facilitating other benefits as the impersonators promise while requesting payments from unsuspecting members of the public. The fraudster using the name ‘Dr. Jacob Agi Isaac’ and Phone No. 09044605770.

    I wish to categorically and unequivocally dissociate Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and the Office of the Deputy Governor from these malicious activities being carried out by petty criminals, and to condemn in the strongest possible terms all attempts by these fraudsters attempting to deceive and exploit innocent citizens, not minding the harsh economic realities our country is experiencing at this time.

    The public should take notice that Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and his office have never and will never request payments, no matter how small, through social media platforms nor will he transact any government business through any unofficial channels. Extreme caution and vigilance should be exercised in verifying the authenticity of any communication claiming to be the Deputy Governor or from his Office before taking any action or providing personal information while interacting on social media and other online platforms.

    We value the trust placed in us by the public and will take every necessary step to protect the interests of our citizens and the Office of the Deputy Governor remains committed to serving the people of Cross River State with transparency, integrity, and accountability.

    E-Signed:

    Fred Abua, Esq
    Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor
    Cross River State

  • Duke, Imoke, Onor And Other Party Leaders Pays Last Tribute To Prof Stella Attoe

     

    In a poignant service held on Friday, December 15th, 2023 at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Hope Waddell Parish, Calabar, the Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor in company of his dear wife, Barr (Mrs) Gertrude-Manyo Sandy Onor, joined other prominent leaders of the party in a solemn Service of Songs, paying heartfelt tribute to the late Prof. Stella Effa-Attoe.

    The heart-rending gathering served as a reflection on the remarkable contributions of the departed academician to the church, party, academic community and society at large.

    The church resonated with shared grief and fond memories as those present were united in honouring the legacy of the amazon of beauty and excellence, while celebrating a life dedicated to service and knowledge.

    The service witnessed the presence of distinguished individuals, including former governors of Cross River State, HE Donald Duke and Sen. Liyel Imoke, as well as Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo. Among the notable attendees were the State Chairman of the Party and his deputy, Barr Vena Ikem and Hon. Denis Nkiri, respectively. Also in attendance were State Women Leader, Hon. (Mrs) Florence Inyang, and Members representing Ogoja/Yala and Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituencies, Barr Godwin Offiono and Hon. Peter Akpanke.

    The gathering further included Commissioner for Youths, Barr Ukam Charles Ijom, former Obudu Council Chairman, Hon. Emma Ugbe, and Dr Richard Omang Ntui, among others. Notably, representatives from the academic community, such as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Calabar, Prof. Stella Ekpe, and Dr Dave Imbua of the Department of History and International Studies, also paid their respects.

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  • Biase LGA Paramount Ruler Visits CRS Commissioner For Humanitarian Affairs

     

    The Paramount Ruler Of Biase LGA HRM. Onun Apostle Nicholas Odum (JP) visit the CRS commissioner for Humanitarian affairs Hon Dr Helen Isamoh Egodo

    It was with great pleasure and honour that the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs received her LGA Paramount ruler in a surprise unscheduled visit.

    The Paramount ruler of Biase who is also the Clan Head of Agwugune, ONUN APOSTLE NICHOLAS ODUM (JP ), was accompanied on the courtesy visit by Pastor Dennis Ogbo Bassey and Professor David Iyam who is visiting from the United States.

    Arriving in her office, the Paramount ruler expressed his appreciation for the welcome accorded him and thanked the Commissioner for all the work she has been doing not only on behalf of Biase but also for the State.

    He mentioned in particular the tumultuous first 24hrs of the Commissioner’s day in office where she was confronted with 2 serious emergencies that had to do with two abandoned babies under the ages of 2yrs & a few hours old and commended the Commissioner for the magnanimous way she handled those emergencies.

    The Paramount ruler promised his total commitment to working with the Commissioner to ensure that her time in office is successful and will continue to produce the results expected by the Governor, HE. Sen Prince Bassey Otu .

    The Paramount ruler invited the Commissioner to his Palace in Agwugune in Biase LGA where he expects to bestow on her a recognition that is responsive to her dedication to the Biase people.

    The monarch added that he was happy to visit the youngest Commissioner in CRS and also to be able to share the knowledge that she has in every aspect of governance.

    He added that this is the first time he has ever had the opportunity to visit any Commissioner in the State and was thankful that he got this opportunity from the Honourable Commissioner and that he would ensure that the whole of Biase people continue to work with her to make her time in government in this dispensation and beyond successful.

    In her response, the Hon. Commissioner thanked the Paramount ruler for making time to visit her at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and she assured the Paramount ruler that the Government of HE. Sen Prince Bassey Otu is strongly situated to address the issues affecting every member of the state and also to respect the office of Traditional Rulers in the State.

    The Commissioner assured the Paramount ruler that she will continue in her capacity as a state Commissioner to understand every issue arising in the state and affecting the people across the 18 LGA in the state.

    © CRS Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs