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  • Bishop Akpan Takes Over Jennifer Etuh Hospital, Tasks Alesi, Ochon Communities To Lay Down Arms

    Bishop Akpan Takes Over Jennifer Etuh Hospital, Tasks Alesi, Ochon Communities To Lay Down Arms

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Bishop of Ogoja Diocese, the Most Rev Donatus Edet Akpan has tasked the wearing communities of Ochon and Alesi to lay down theirs arms and embrace peace as there cannot be meaningful development without peace.

    The Bishop made the call on Friday February 6th 2026, at Ochon while delivering his sermon at the mass to mark the blessing and taking over the management of Jennifer Etuh Hospital.

    Find text of the Bishop’s sermon “Today is a very special day for us in this community and its environs. God has officially visited you today and has brought you the gift of peace.

    “When Jesus sent out His disciples, He instructed them: “Wherever you enter a house, say, ‘Peace be with this house.’ If a person of peace lives there, your peace will rest on him.” As I stepped into this land today, I proclaim: may the peace of Christ be with you all.

    “God knows what you are lacking. He knows your needs, and He will give you what you truly need. What this community needs now is peace. And so, I plead with God to grant you peace.

    “Our royal fathers are all present here today. Though I may not have the opportunity to meet each of you personally, God has asked me to speak to you. He has been watching as human lives, His own creation, has been toyed with. Like Herod, who even listened to a woman demanding a human head, God says He is tired of bloodshed.

    “He gave you this land so that you may cultivate it, eat from it, and pass it on to your children and your children’s children. God is calling you to rethink.

    “If your brother does wrong, go and speak with him privately. If he listens, you have won him over. If he does not, take another brother along. If he still refuses, bring the matter before the Church.

    “God is using this occasion, the blessing of this health facility to speak to everyone. He wants you to rethink your ways.

    “You cannot continue to toy with human life, killing and shedding blood and expect the land to prosper. When blood is spilled on the land, it becomes unproductive.

    “When you keep God’s commandments, as King David did, you will live securely in your land. But when you defile the land, the sword will eventually devour you.

    “This call is timely. God has been watching. He does not take pleasure in the death of a sinner. Though He remained silent amid atrocities, killing your brothers and stealing from them, today He makes a clarion call: come out of these crimes and become your brother’s keeper.

    “We no longer have pagans among us. We know the Scriptures, whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and no murderer will inherit the Kingdom of God.

    “When we destroy, we cannot progress. Let us give peace a chance in this community, and we will see that we will be happier.

    “I thank God for the generous family who donated this land for this health facility, especially their wife, Jennifer, whose vision made this possible. It brings me great joy to see a family think beyond themselves and care for the lives of others.

    “In memory of their wife and mother, they built this facility and entrusted it to the Church. You are all witnesses as it is handed over to the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, so that it may be managed for the benefit of everyone.

    “This Mass marks the beginning of the operation of this facility, so that what God desires for us may come to pass.

    “We pray that God bless the donors, all who come here seeking medical attention, the administrators, and everyone who will work in this place.

    “I charge you all to preserve this facility. If you destroy what belongs to God, there will be no peace. Protect this gift given to this community. Since my appointment as Bishop, it has been my desire to establish a hospital in Obubra. Though I did not have the means, God heard my groaning and made this possible. Let us put our hands together so that the donors may feel fulfilled.

    “May all who come here sick return home alive and healthy. Do not be like Herod, who heard of the power at work in Jesus but refused to submit to it, choosing instead the path of evil, leading to the beheading of John the Baptist.

    “What Jesus asks us to do, let us strive to do it, so that His power may abide in us. And what He tells us to avoid, let us avoid, so that we may live in peace”.

    On his part, the Chairman of Jennifer Etuh Foundation, Mr Thomas Etuh, represented by Mr Joseph Otu and Hon Nicholas Ahiwa, commended the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja, the Most Rev Donatus Akpan, for the disposition to take over the health facility. He acknowledged the commitment of Rev Joemarcus Ogan and Rev Fr Anthony Ogah who made selfless commitment to ensure that the hospital is fully operational.

    He noted that even when the hospital was already been managed by the church, more development were underway as solar panels were mounted to generate light. He assured the bishop of the Jennifer Etuh Foundation’s commitment to sustain the hospital for the benefit of the rural communities.

    On his part, Hon Nicholas Ahiwa, noted that “When the late Mrs Jennifer Etuh was sick, she called her husband and told him that they are wealthy and can afford medication but that they are other people who cannot afford medication. She asked her husband to go to any rural community and build a hospital for the people.

    “When this hospital was completed, we needed to hand it over to a private organisation to manage it and the Catholic Diocese of Ogoja readily comes to mind. We are very pleased with the work the church is doing in hospital management and we comfortable that intention for which this hospital was built will be fulfilled”.

    In a vote of thanks, the Hospital Administrator, Rev Fr Anthony Ogah, thanked the Bishop for the support and encouragement and especially, for providing material and financial support for the Two day medical outreach which recorded 24 free surgeries.
    He thanked his predecessor, Rev Fr Joemarcus Ogan, for the work he started. He acknowledged the support of all priests who left their pastoral schedules to identify with him.

    Fr Anthony acknowledged the commitment of his staff and that of the Chiefs and community leaders who are always disposed to offer the needed support.
    He assured that the hospital will be opened 24 hours daily “Let me appeal to those who were not attended to during the outreach. Please come, I’m here for you. This is the apostolate that God has given to me and I am willing and ready to discharge my duties. Whenever you’re here even at midnight, call Fr Tony and I will come and attend to you”.

    Highlights of the event was the visiting and presenting gifts to patients by the bishop, laying of foundation stone for staff quarters and interactive session with Chiefs and leaders of Ochon community.

     

  • Jarigbe Calls On Supporters To Desist From Making Nasty Comments About Hon Peter Akpanke

    Jarigbe Calls On Supporters To Desist From Making Nasty Comments About Hon Peter Akpanke

     

    The senator representing Cross River Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom, has called on his supporters to refrain from making mastic statements about the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, and insisted that the differences between them have been resolved.

    In a release made available to Theluminenews, indicates that the senator dissociates from those damaging comments and has requested for sanity.

    The release reads in full “The attention of the Senator Representing Cross River North Senatorial District, has been drawn to the nasty comments being circulated in the social media about the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Those comments are being linked to the Senators protégées. The Senator has dissociated himself from such damaging comments and has requested for sanity.

    “No supporter of the Senator should make further comments on the feud between the Senator and the House of Representatives member for OBO. He has stated that the issues have been resolved and the Lawmakers are all working together as members of the APC.

    “Senator Jarigbe reiterates his commitment to good governance, social development, infrastructural delivery and economic growth of Cross River North Senatorial District.

    “Signed:
    Office of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe,
    Cross River North Senatorial District”.

  • APC Appoints Otu, Jarigbe Into Convention Central Planing Committee

    APC Appoints Otu, Jarigbe Into Convention Central Planing Committee

     

     

    Cross River State Governor and Sen Jarigbe Agom, senator representing Cross River North Senatorial district have been appointed into the 73- man All Progressives Congress (APC) national Convention Central planning Committee.

    The release sighted by Theluminenews, indicates that the 2026 APC Convention committee is headed by Governor Hope Uzodimma with all APC Governors, Senate President, Chief of Staff to the President Tinubu, and other party stalwarts.

    The leadership of APC recently released schedule of activities for the 2026 ward, local government, zonal and national convention in pursuant to Article 11 of the party constitution.

    According to the time table, Ward Congress will hold on Thursday, February 19, 2026, local government Congress February 19, 2026, Onal Congress, State Congress Saturday, March 7, 2026, Zonal Congress Saturday, March 18, 2026 and National Convention Wednesday, March 25 ,2026 – Saturday, March 28, 2026.

  • UNICAL VC Prof Offiong Seeks Further Collaboration As Alumni Attracts Training Worth Over 400,000 USD

    UNICAL VC Prof Offiong Seeks Further Collaboration As Alumni Attracts Training Worth Over 400,000 USD

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The University of Calabar Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong E. Offiong has called on Dr Oli Olowhu and CypherCrescent LTD to expand the training of students and lecturers on the SEPAL Solver and WRM training to other faculties in the University.

    Prof Offiong made the call on Thursday 29th of January, 2026 when the former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof Odey Osha, led Dr Oli Olowhu and CypherCrescent team on a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor.

    The University helmsman commended Dr Oli Olowhu for facilitating the training and used the opportunity to call on other distinguished alumni of the university who are in privileged positions to provide a pathway for collaborations that will benefit the university. The VC mentioned that Dr. Oli was one of his former students in Chemistry Department, Unical and he is very glad to know that a student that he personally taught is making some great contributions to the oil and gas industry and also returning to give back to the institution that moulded him.

    The VC appluaded the use of SEPAL Solver, a software that is using a mathematical approach in programming to provide solutions to engineering challenges which will in turn build the foundation and basis that will prepare students and graduates for the labour market.

    Prof Offiong expressed willingness to expand the collaboration with other companies within the industry as technology seemed to have provided solutions needed to navigate most of the challenges.

    Responding, the Lead Trainer of CypherCrescent LTD, Engr Lateef Adewale Karim, an expert in computational and mathematical analysis who happens to be one of the third best globally in this field noted that CypherCrescent have such a collaboration with the University of Port Harcourt and hope to extend this to the University of Calabar.

    Lateef noted that the Two softwares taught to over 40 participants, SEPAL Solver and Well Reservoir Management will support the participants in programme development. The Five-day hands-on training which was divided into Monday to Wednesday (SEPAL Solver) and Thursday to Friday (SEPAL Well Reservoir Management -WRM), designed to build practical competence in the use of SEPAL Solver for spatial analysis & environmental data processing, also introduced the participants to SEPAL Well Reservoir Management (WRM) concepts and applications. The Well Reservoir Management (WRM) training is a comprehensive, cloud based indigenous technology designed by Cyphercrescent Ltd for oil and gas asset management. At the end of the training, the participants will be able to integrate production, reservoir, geological, petrophysical and well intervention data to optimise oil and gas production, monitor well performance and proffer some solutions to reduce operating expenses in the oil and gas industry.
    Engr Lateef also informed the VC that the SEPAL Solver software can also be used in other sectors such as Space Technology and health care management. He stated that in 2020, he was in the presidential panel and was among those who worked with Bill Gates to developed the software that was used in disease control during the COVID 19 period. He mentioned that one of his former colleagues in CypherCrescent is now the Head of Disease Control in the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) headquarters in Abuja.

    On his part, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Linkages, Prof Anthony Eneji, commended the team for the efforts made and pledged his readiness to strengthen the collaboration as stated by the Vice Chancellor.

    The facilitator of the collaboration, Dr Oli Olowhu informed the VC that he attracted the programme at no cost to Unical. He stated that “the industry-academia collaboration has a symbiotic relationship to breach the gap between the industry and academia. This relationship will open up opportunities for the lecturers and the students to develop capacity building to support the oil and gas industry”. He also informed the Vice Chancellor that some of the bright students who participated in the training would be offered internship opportunities with CypherCresent. Dr further announced that two of the engineering graduates from Unical have been offered internship position with an E&P company through his recommendation.

    Oli promised to discuss with CypherCrescent management to sustain the program as requested by the Vice Chancellor. Dr Oli further disclosed that “the cost of training for each of the Two softwares is about 5,000USD, which means that each of the participants will have paid 10,000USD as training fees multiply by over 40 participants (about 400,000USD), and the university is having this training at no cost”.

    He commended the MD of CypherCrescent, Engr Thankgod Egbe, for his goodwill and support to ensure the timely approval of the free training.

    The former Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof Odey Osha, thanked the Vice Chancellor for providing the opportunity for the training to take place and assured CypherCrescent LTD that with the Vice Chancellor’s desire to place the university in global perspective, the academic and industry collaboration has come to stay in the university of Calabar.

    Speaking with Theluminenews, the Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Engr Precious Effiom, expressed delight and satisfaction when she noted that “We hope to get access to other software licenses, as they have given us licences to the Two softwares taught during this training free.

    Speaking further, Engr Effiom mentioned three key actions to be taken by the department as a follow up to the training “As a department, we intend to integrate the softwares application into the petroleum engineering curriculum. Organise a step down training for staff and students who were not available for the programme as well as initiate an MoU with CypherCrescent LTD for this initiative”.

  • Poor In Spirit: Jesus Uses The Beatitudes To Positively Change Our Orientation About A World That Has Become So Avaricious, Revengeful, Contemptuous, Arrogant And Self Seeking BY PETER OBELE ABUE

    Poor In Spirit: Jesus Uses The Beatitudes To Positively Change Our Orientation About A World That Has Become So Avaricious, Revengeful, Contemptuous, Arrogant And Self Seeking BY PETER OBELE ABUE

     

    The beatitudes are the content of Christ’s gospel and those 8 principles surely turned upside down the understanding Jesus’ listeners had of the world and society. The beatitudes give us a new understanding of Christianity and a clearer image of God’s kingdom especially as it relates to our understanding of poverty and riches. As a matter of fact, Jesus uses the beatitudes to positively change our orientation about a world that has become so avaricious, revengeful, contemptuous, arrogant and self seeking.

    Jesus tells his listeners rather to choose the opposite because the poor would be rich, the hungry would be filled, and the persecuted would be rewarded. What lessons does Jesus mean to impart in this great SERMON ON THE MOUNT? As a starting point, let us consider the first beatitide: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God” (Mt 8:9).

    The fact remains that Jesus always associated himself with the poor and here, he declares them, ‘blessed.’ His words remind us in a unique way that God would always take the side of the poor; that the idea of poverty does not necessarily have a negative connotation. However, due to our culture of renouncing poverty, we sometimes perceive these words negatively. It is worthwhile for us to focus on these words as we listen to this sermon. Although an average person desires to be rich (comfortable), to have people under his/her authority like the centurion in the bible, yet Christ said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does this imply?

    To be poor in spirit has little to do with the lack of possessions. It means we must choose to renounce the accumulation of wealth as a source of happiness or blessings. Our salvation lies with God alone and not with material possessions and we must be content with having little if that would create more room for our spiritual upliftment. Even when blessed with material wealth, what matters most in our life is how we share with the poor and avoid contempt and arrogance. The scripture says in Philippians 4:19 “My God will fully supply whatever we need, in accord with his glorious riches.” Accordingly, Christians must realise that what gives us true happiness and entry into God’s kingdom is not our material wealth but a humble and contrite spirit.

    Disclaimer: The opinion expressed in this article is strictly that of the author and does not represent Theluminenews, it agent or the organisation the author works for/with.

  • UNICAL Faculty of Engineering Honours Dr Oli Olowhu For Giving Back To The University

    UNICAL Faculty of Engineering Honours Dr Oli Olowhu For Giving Back To The University

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The University of Calabar Faculty of Engineering has honoured Dr Oli Olowhu, with a prestigious award in recognition of his contribution to the department of Petroleum Engineering.

    The award was presented to Dr Oli Olowhu by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Engr Prof Fidelis Abam, on the 30th of January, 2026 at the conference room of the faculty during the end of the Five-Day SEPAL Solver WRM Training/Workshop.

    Prof Abam noted that Dr Oli exhibited uncommon characteristics in his support for the Faculty of Engineering and used the opportunity to called on all alumni of the university to learn from Oli and give back to the university.

    The Acting Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Engr Precious Effiom, noted that Dr Oli has shown resilience, willingness and zeal to support the department and the faculty to achieve her goals and objectives.
    She listed Oli Oluwhu contributions to include securing internship opportunities in Elcrest E&P for graduates of the department and the recent facilitation of the SEPAL Solver WRM training/workshop.

    Also speaking, the former Head, Department of Petroleum Engineering, Engr Ekpenyong Ana, noted that “The personality of Dr Oli Olowhu, needs to be studied. He approached the department and indicated interest to support and move the department forward by introducing the idea of industry- academic collaboration. He was here during the accreditation and played very pivotal role during the accreditation. He again linked us to CypherCrescent and today we are here to celebrate the outcome of his drive to give the faculty of Engineering the skills and techniques needed to compete favourably with other Engineering graduates in the industry. We cannot thank him enough”.

    Engr. Ana used the opportunity to call on students to see the contributions and commitment of Dr Oli as a challenge to give back to the university when the opportunity is provided.

    Responding, Dr Oli Olowhu, thanked the faculty of Engineering, University of Calabar, for the honour done to him. He dedicated the award to all those who sacrificed their time to attend the Five-day hands-on practical training on SEPAL Solver WRM Training/Workshop.

    He thanked the former Dean, faculty of Engineering, Prof Odey Osha for his disposition and support which culminated in what turns out to be a celebration today. He acknowledged the support of the Dean, faculty of Engineering, Engr Prof Fidelis Abam, the former Head of Petroleum Engineering, Engr Ekpenyong Ana, as well as the current Head of Petroleum Engineering Engr Precious Effiom.

    He reiterated his commitment to the faculty and noted that “this honour is a call to do more. For whom much is given, much is expected. Together, we will make this faculty and graduates from here compete favourably with their contemporaries from other well established Engineering faculties in the country”.

    Sideline of the event was group photographs and goodwill messages.

  • Jarigbe Flags Off Ibiaragidi–Anyikang–Utukwe–Ububa–Ukum Road Construction in Bekwarra LGA

    Jarigbe Flags Off Ibiaragidi–Anyikang–Utukwe–Ububa–Ukum Road Construction in Bekwarra LGA

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has flagged off the construction of the Ibiaragidi–Utukwe–Anyikang and Ububa–Ukum road, linking Ibiaragidi and Ugboro communities in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    Speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the Constituency Officer, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, described the project as Senator Jarigbe’s intervention aimed at addressing long-standing rural neglect.

    Mr. Egar assured the people of Ugboro and Ibiaragidi that the road project would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. He noted that, upon completion, the road will become the first rural road ever facilitated by a Lawmaker to Bekwarra LGA and would ease transportation, improve access to markets, and boost economic activities in the predominantly agrarian communities.

    “Rural–urban migration largely occurs because development does not reach our people. The reason Senator Jarigbe brought this project here is to address the apparent neglect of our rural areas,” Mr. Egar added.

    Constituents have commended the Senator for the initiative, praying that God grants him the strength and wisdom to continue delivering more developmental projects to the district.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA

  • Sen Jarigbe Initiates Rural Road Construction in Ibiaragidi, Bekwarra LGA

    Sen Jarigbe Initiates Rural Road Construction in Ibiaragidi, Bekwarra LGA

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has initiated the construction of the Anyikang–Ibiaragidi–Utukwe–Ububa-Ukum road in Ibiaragidi Ward, Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    The event took place during a grand civic reception held in Ibiaragidi and was witnessed by the Senator’s representative, the project contractor, traditional leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bekwarra Local Government Area.

    Speaking at the occasion on Tuesday, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, on behalf of the Senator, stated that the project marks a significant stride toward complementing Senator Jarigbe’s efforts in rural development. He highlighted the strategic importance of the road, noting that it aligns with the Senator’s vision of improving rural access and enhancing agricultural marketing.

    Mr. Egar further noted that, this is the first time in the history of Cross River North that rural communities are receiving such unprecedented attention in road construction, emphasizing the project’s transformative potential for the rural economy of the state.

    JRB Construction, the firm handling the project, was ably represented at the ceremony by Engr. Ibrahim Ismail.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA

  • Are We Allowing Rectorship of FedPoly, Ugep to Slip Away from C’River? BY INYALI PETER 

    Are We Allowing Rectorship of FedPoly, Ugep to Slip Away from C’River? BY INYALI PETER 

     

    The Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, located in Yakur local government area of Cross River State, is on the verge of appointing a new Rector following a rigorous selection process. Interviews have been conducted and the Governing Council, chaired by distinguished Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa has shortlisted three candidates and strongly recommended one, deemed to have performed best for appointment. The one recommended is an indigene of Cross River State.

    Regrettably, credible reports indicate an emerging effort by some influential figures within the Federal Ministry of Education to disregard this merit-based recommendation and impose an alternative candidate from Kogi State. The plan to appoint a non-indigene who did not perform as strong as the recommended indigene appears to contravene established norms in the appointment of chief executives for federal tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

    While the institution is federal in status, a longstanding, albeit informal, convention has always been that CEOs of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are typically drawn from the host states. This practice promotes local ownership, aligns with principles of catchment area considerations, and ensures harmony between the schools and their host states. Currently, no federal polytechnic in Nigeria is led by a Rector who is not an indigene of the host state.

    Cross River State has already experienced enough marginalization in federal appointments under the current administration. To now override the Governing Council’s recommendation for the leadership of a federal institution sited within the state, and one whose new campus was generously donated by the Cross River State Government would constitute grave injustice. Recently, students of the institution have staged a peaceful protest, rightly demanding adherence to local content principles in the appointment of a new Rector.

    As a concerned Cross Riverian, I appeal to the Governor, our Minister, National Assembly members from the state and all influential leaders to urgently intervene. I’m convinced that their collective voice and advocacy would ensure that the Governing Council’s recommendation is upheld and the established convention respected.

    Cross River deserves the opportunity to lead its own federal institutions with the talent it possesses like other states. Therefore, this appointment must reflect the best interests of the institution, the host community/state and the federation as a whole.

    Disclaimer: The opinion expressed in this article is strictly that of the author, Inyali Peter, and does not represent Theluminenews, its agent or the organisation the author works for/with.

  • UNICAL VC, Prof Offiong Offiong Declares Open A Five-Day SEPAL Solver and Well Reservoir Management Training/Workshop

    UNICAL VC, Prof Offiong Offiong Declares Open A Five-Day SEPAL Solver and Well Reservoir Management Training/Workshop

     

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof Offiong E. Offiong, declared open a Five-Day SEPAL Solver Well Reservoir Management (WRM) training/workshop organised by CypherCrescent in partnership with the University of Calabar.

    The training which commenced on Monday 26th January 2026 will run through Friday 30th January, 2026, is holding at the conference hall of the faculty of Engineering, University of Calabar.

    Declaring the training/workshop opened, the Vice Chancellor charged the over 40 participants made up of both lecturers and students of the faculty of Engineering and Geology department to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the training to learn the softwares that will prepare them for the industry after graduation.

    The Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Engr Prof Fidelis Abam, welcomed the resource team to the University and commended CypherCrescent Ltd for choosing the University of Calabar for the novel and innovative approach to provide hands-on practical training for engineering graduates to enable them fit into the industry.

    He appealed to CypherCrescent to sustain the partnership to ensure that the gap often created by graduates of engineering finding it difficult to cope with the technical knowhow in the industry.

    On his part, the Lead Trainer, Engr. Lateef Lateef, commended the University of Calabar for providing the opportunity and the enabling environment for the hands-on practical training for the students and lecturers.
    He noted that “This workshop is a train the trainers and so as participants, you must pay very particular attention to details and ensure that you understand the application of these softwares in programme design”.

    Engr. Lateef further stated that the University of Calabar is among the few universities in Nigeria that this training is been held. He pledged the commitment of the trainers to the training and wished that at the end of the Five-Day section, participants should be able to use the softwares adequately for the benefit of the university and the nation.

    On his part, the facilitator of the training, Mr Oli Olowhu, PhD, an Alumnus of the University of Calabar, urged the participants to take the training very seriously as any student who shows exceptional performance during the training session will have the opportunity to do internship with CypherCrescent and some Oil and Gas companies that are looking for thes skills.

    He mentioned that two graduates of the Faculty of Engineering are already undergoing internship with an E & P company facilitated by him.

    Dr Olowhu commended the goodwill of the programme Coordinator of CypherCrescent, Engr Thankgod Egbe, an energy expert who is also an indigene of Cross River State for graciously granting approval for the training to take place as a way of giving back to the society.

    Dr Oli further disclosed that “the cost of training for each of the Two softwares is about 5,000USD, which means that each of the participants will have paid 10,000USD as training fees multiply by 40 participants (400,000USD), and the university is having this training at no cost”. Dr Oli stated that “this training will also contribute to national development as we need to train and maintain adequate manpower in other to contribute to the production target of 4,000,000 barrel per day production as proposed by the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President”.

    The immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Calabar, Prof Odey Osha, commended the goodwill of Dr Oli Olowhu for the sacrifices made to attract the training to the university of Calabar at a time that practical solutions are needed to bridge the skill gap between the industry and the university system.

    He opined that “This training would not have come at a better time than now. The world is evolving. Our graduates over the past years find it difficult to fit into the industry after graduation. They are often times subjected to on the job training and majority of them find it difficult to scale through interviews into the industry. This training is very timely and I encourage the students to take it seriously”.

    On sustainability, Prof Osha noted that “The lecturers and students that are currently being trained will have to cascade the training to others and CypherCrescent has graciously made commitment for a follow up mentorship”.

    The SEPAL Solver and WRM training is an indigenous computational Mathematical engine designed to facilitate complex problem-solving simulations, data modeling, and algorithm and analysis software used by Oil & Gas Exploration & Production companies to understand the performance of their wells and environs.

    The Five-day hands-on training which is divided into Monday to Wednesday (SEPAL Solver) and Thursday to Friday (SEPAL Well Reservoir Management -WRM), is designed to build practical competence in the use of SEPAL Solver for spatial analysis & environmental data processing, as well as introduce the participants to SEPAL Well Reservoir Management (WRM) concepts and applications. The Well Reservoir Management (WRM) training is a comprehensive, cloud based indigenous technology designed by Cyphercrescent Ltd for oil and gas asset management. At the end of the training, the participants will be able to integrate production, reservoir, geological, petrophysical and well intervention data to optimise oil and gas production, monitor well performance and proffer some solutions to reduce operating expenses in the oil and gas industry.