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  • Offiono Doles Out N35m, 700 Bags of Rice To Constituents For New Year Celebration

     

    The Member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Hon. Godwin Offiono, today released the sum of Thirty Five Million Naira (N35m) for new year celebration in Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.

    The Member of Parliament directed the distribution of Five Hundred Thousand (N500,000) to each of the twenty-four (24) wards of Ogoja/Yala, totaling twelve Million Naira (N12m). Additionally, stakeholders across these wards received Fifteen Million Naira (N15m). Non-Indigenous and the JTF group in the constituency were given Five hundred thousand Naira (N500,000), traditional rulers received two million Naira (N2,000,000). Furthermore, constituents from the various wards who attended the MP’s thanksgiving ceremony today, were demobilised with 2.5m, etc. 700 bags of rice was also distributed across the federal Constituency; each of the 24 wards to get 20 bags.

    Hon. Offiono reiterated his dedication to fairly representing the people of Ogoja/Yala with great skill, expressing his readiness to fulfill the mandate graciously bestowed upon him by his constituents, despite facing a challenging legal battle.

    GOFFIO MEDIA.

  • Akpanke Gifts 3M, 800 Bags Of Rice To Widows In OBO Federal Constituency

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke has puts smiles of the faces of 800 widows in Obanliku, Obudu and Bekwarra Local Government Areas.

    The widows who gathered at their various local government areas were elated at the show of benevolence by their MP.

    Addressing the widows, the lawmaker thanked them for their steadfastness during the last general elections and maintained that it was very necessary he identified with them at this period of Christmas.

    Akpanke noted that “It has been in my tradition to visit you before Christmas, but my new office comes with responsibilities that couldn’t allow me the time to come to see you before Christmas, kindly hold me excused.

    “Your prayers and support have us the victory at the polls and I can’t thank you enough. You rejected money, your children also rejected appointments to stand for what is right. I assure you that we will continue to share what we have to ensure that we live as a united community.

    “What is important here is that like I have always reach out to you, the desire to reach out to you the widows is at the increase.

    “Please continue to pray and support us so that we will continue to drive home what legitimately belongs to us”

    Speaking on behalf of the widows, Mrs Cecilia Ushie from Ukwortung community thanked Hon Peter Akpanke for his benevolence and magnanimity.

    She stated that providing for the widows has been a tradition for the lawmaker even before he was elected to represent the federal constituency.

    She prayed that God should continue to provide for the MP and grant him open doors to enable him reach out to the less privileged.

    The widows in the three local government areas prayed for guidance and protection for Hon Akpanke as he undertakes his legislative functions.

    Each of the 800 widows were given a bag of rice, Maggie, salt and a cash support of N3,000.00

  • Jarigbe Moves To Improve Food Security In Northern Cross River, Distributes Fertilizer To Constituents

    By Elijah Ugani 

    As part of his deliberate efforts to improve food security in Northern Cross River, the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has distributed fertilizer to his constituents across the five Local Government Areas.

    Senator Agom averred that food insecurity is one of the major challenges facing the country at the moment and his move to put an end to food insecurity in Northern Senatorial District, can not be overemphasized as his constituents are predominantly peasant farmers.

    The Senator stated this on Tuesday, December 26th 2023 at his constituency office where constituents received fertilizer to boost food security and sustainability.

    Represented by his Constituency Officer, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, the Lawmaker reiterated that, “one of the major challenges facing the country now is food insecurity and there must be a deliberate plan to reverse the trend.

    “Fertilizer is one of the basic ingredients that our farmers need to assist them in their farms. We will continue to do this to assist our farmers in the rural areas to have an improved yield on farm produce”.

    Commending the lawmaker, some constituents who described the gesture as timely and crucial particularly with the current economic hardship associated with the hike in pump price of fuel that placed ordinary people in a difficult condition which prevent many farmers the opportunity to purchase fertilizers from the market, adding that God should always bless the Senator for them.

    Speaking to TheLumineNews, the lawmaker stated that he prioritized agriculture in his empowerment programmes with the view that the right people will be targeted.

    He further disclosed that, “I am enthused to put an end to food insecurity in Northern Cross River. I presume you should be aware of my previous empowerment programmes in agriculture sector. We have distributed over 150 power hand tillers, tractor, herbicides among other things to boost crop production with the view to ensure food security, as well as organized capacity building trainings for my constituents in agriculture value chain”.

    Speaking further, senator Agom, noted that “Food security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of individuals within that country to access, afford, and source adequate foodstuff. It is our deliberate intention that food should be available for all class, gender or region which entails food security”

  • Police Arrest Kidnapers Of Car Dealer’s Wife In Calabar

    By Frank Ulom, Converseer

    Two persons have been arrested by the police in Cross River over the abduction of the wife of a car dealer, Mrs. Aliu in Calabar.

    CONVERSEER reports that Mrs. Aliu was kidnapped in October by the gang who collected a ransom from her husband before being released.

    However, the kidnappers met their waterloo after the officers of the Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad aka Dragon Squad led by SP Chukwuma Ogini tracked them via the account number they used in receiving the ransom.

    SP Irene Igbo, police spokesperson in the state while confirming the development said the Dragon Squad, a tactical unit of the police, had been on the trail of the owner of the account used for the transaction and arrested him.

    She said, “The victim is the wife of a popular car dealer in Calabar who was kidnapped on 27 October 2023, and they used an unsuspecting individual account to receive the ransom.

    “The suspects didn’t know that they were being trailed by the Dragon Squad. We are happy that two out of four of them have been apprehended.

    “Locally made pistols, ammunition, phones and other valuable items were recovered from them.

    “They have also made confessional statements on their involvement in the abduction of the woman. They will be charged to court as soon as we conclude the investigation.”

    SP Ugbo advised members of the public to be mindful of who they give their private information, especially bank details, as it might land them in trouble when used to commit a crime.

  • Gunmen Kills Youth Leader, Abducts Four Others In C’River Assembly Speaker’s Village

     

    Richard Ndoma, Leadership Newspaper

    Tragedy struck the Nde Three Corners Community in Cross River State on Christmas Day as gunmen killed a youth leader, Mr. Akpang Ayambem, and abducted four others.

    The incident occurred in the hometown of the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable Elvert Ayambem, in Ikom Local Government Area.

    Nde Three Corners has become notorious for kidnappings and other violent crimes in recent months.

    Travelers on the Ikom Ogoja/Katsina-Ala Highway have also been frequent targets of kidnappers over the past month.

    Mr. Awor Takim, a resident of the community, reported that the gunmen struck in the evening, shooting an unidentified man and dragging his body into the bush.

    They then proceeded to operate for 30-60 minutes, shooting and wounding two other residents who were returning from their farms. One of the wounded victims sustained a gunshot injury to his hand and is receiving medical attention.

    Soldiers from a nearby battalion and police anti-robbery squad reportedly arrived after the gunmen fled.

    As of the time of filling this report, Irene Ugbo, the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that her office had not yet received a report of the incident but promised to investigate the matter.

    The recent surge in criminal activity in Nde Three Corners is deeply concerning.

    Last month, a medical practitioner was reportedly shot dead, and the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ikom Ward Chairman, Matthew Egomo, was kidnapped along with his son. Egomo paid a N5 million ransom before being released.

    Efforts to reach Speaker Ayambem for comment were unsuccessful as his phone remained switched off.

     

  • Jarigbe, Valentine Abiji Doles Out N900,000 And Other Food Items To Ating-Ibil Community

     

    Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe representing the good people of Cross River North Senatorial District and the managing director of Valington Homes and Properties and Chairman/CEO of Valabi Shelters Limited Abuja, Amb. Dr Valentine Abiji and her amiable wife yesterday in Ating-Ibil community of ogoja LGA distributed food items and the cash gift for the celebration of Christmas.

    The items which include; bags of rice of 25kg, and 50kg, 1 Cow, Cartons of vegetable oil , 50 pieces of rappers and a total sum of N900,000, was shared among Youths, Elders and women in the community for the celebration of Christmas.

    Presenting the gift items to various leaders of the community, Amb. Valentine Abiji on behalf of the Distinguished Senator beckon on each member of the community to embrace one another in love, peace and harmony.

    He encouraged youths and Elders to shun discrimination among members in the community as such act hindered growth and development in a society. He encouraged them to remain law abiding and to most importantly hold on to God’s words and act like Christians who are truly practicing and following God’s words.

    In the same vein, his amiable wife, Amb. Dr. Mrs Valentine Nma, during the distribution of rappers to the women, preached on love and unity, in her words “Women are the pillars of each family and so, women should be steadfast and always put their trust in God to make every impossibilities possible in their respective families”.

    She urged all women to remain prayerful and always be a source of blessing to their husbands and children.

    The leaders of the community thanked their great sons and dear wives for the kind gesture and pray for everlasting favor and blessings towards them as they continue changing and touching life’s both at home and in diaspora.

  • Jarigbe Splashes N13.4m And 480 Bags Of Rice On Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has dolled out the sum of N13.4 million and 480 bags of rice for the celebration of Christmas, in Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency.

    The lawmaker made the pronouncement when he visited the Stakeholders and party leaders of Yala 1 & 2 State Constituencies to celebrate Christmas with them.

    The 14 wards of Yala LGA were allocated the sum of N500,000 and 20 bags of rice each, while the leadership and stakeholders were all given 100,000 for their transport to the meeting venue.

    Also, the 10 political wards of Ogoja LGA were allocated the cash sum of N500,000 and 20 bags of rice each.

    The lawmaker, recognized for his generosity, stated that the primary aim of the Christmas gifts is to ease the hardships faced by those struggling to afford basic sustenance.

    He enjoined them to be united and steadfast, for the progress and development of the Federal Constituency.

    Speaking in appreciation of the gesture, the leadership of the two local government areas appreciated the lawmaker, noting that they have never had it so good thereby pledging their unflinching support for him.

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in Advance.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Jarigbe Visits Displaced Belegete  Constituents In Obanliku Donates 2M And 50 Bags Of Rice

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has visited the displaced victims of Belegete Community of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State to sympathize with them.

    About 20 thousand displaced families from Belegete village of Obanliku LGA are currently seeking refuge in Amana, Becheve and Obudu Mountains Resort, following an invasion from Ambazonian separatists from Southern Cameroon.

    The lawmaker donated 50 bags of rice, a cash sum of N2 million and promised immediate medical intervention to cushion the effect of the dehumanizing conditions of the victims.

    He condemned the abductions and killing of the village head of Akornyapeni, Chief Ogweshi Francis and other indigenes of the community and promised to call the attention of all necessary government agencies for the deployment of adequate security, and further encouraged the victims to remain united especially during Christmas and beyond.

    Responding, the Chiefs, elders and other members of the community appreciated the Senator for the visit. They highlighted the fact that he is the first politician to have remembered them by facilitating the installation of solar street lights and prayed that God should continue to bless him.

    In his entourage were; Chief Udie Mike, Hon. Pius Ashakia, Mr. Egar Mgbantul, Awu Rufus, Dr. Valentine Abiji, Adie Ishiekwen, Timothy Nanung, Boniface Adie amongst others.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Cosmos Okiri Thanks Sen Jarigbe Agom For Appointment, Celebrate Christmas With His Ward

     

    A former PDP aspirant for the Obudu State Constituency position in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr Cosmas Okiri has commended Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, for finding him worthy to serve as a Legislative Aide.

    Okiri made the commendation at the Utugwang North Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Ukwutia in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    In his words “I want to thank Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe for finding me worthy to serve as his legislative aide.

    “I have come to share with you the little that I have in the spirit of the season and to inform you that our senator has remembered Utugwang North. My appointment is your appointment and I’m holding this on your behalf and we will continue to support Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe.

    “I’m yet to settle down to begin work. By next year, I assure you that you all will see the dividends of my appointment. As we celebrate the anniversary of Christ, may love, peace and unity reign supreme in our hearts”

    Cosmas presented a cash of #250,000.00, 100kg of rice, cartoon of seasoning cubes and salt to the ward.

  • Jarigbe, Akpanke Splashes 30M On OBO Federal Constituency, Promises Effective Representation

    By Elijah Ugani 

    Christmas celebration for Cross River Northern Senatorial District took an unprecedented dimension as the duo of Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and Hon Peter Akpanke teamed up to interface with their constituents of Obudu/Bekwarra/Ogoja federal constituency to thank them for the support during the 2023 general elections.

    Speaking during the interface, which held in the different local government areas on Saturday December 23rd 2023, Sen Jarigbe Agom described the support shown them during the last election as an act of God, wondered how they would have won an incumbent Governor, sitting House of Reps member, Chief of staff, eight commissioners, countless number of appointees, five local government chairmen, and about Fifty councillors.

    Jarigbe thanked especially the people of Obudu who truly desmostrates and proved that a good friend is better than a bed brother.
    In his words “I want to thank you all for the support. When I see the support we got from Obudu despite contesting the election with your son who was a sitting governor, I told myself that Gov Ben Ayade must has performed abysmally poor.

    “We won election in Obudu. I know what happened in Obudu Urban ward 1, same thing happened at Alege/Ubang Ward. They changed our results and I say allow them. Even if they hade requested for additional five thousand votes, we will have gladly given them. That was exactly what happened at Yala, we dashed them extra five thousand votes.

    “In the last dispensation, I was working with two opposing members in the house of representatives. Thank you for standing strong to reject appointments, mouth watering offers, even in the face of threats, physical assault which has never happened in our political history.

    “With this your brother Hon Peter Akpanke, who you willing voted to support me, I assure you that you’re yet to see the dividends of your trust in us. The days ahead promises to be great. Thank you all as I wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year in advance”

    Hon Peter Akpanke during the tour of Bekwarra, Obudu and Obanliku local government areas, assured constituents of his readiness to serve them to the best of his ability.

    Akpanke thank God that Sen Jarigbe Agom is undoubtedly a pace setter and has elated to mentor him and pledged to raise the needed alarm that will bring government attention to the plight of his constituents.

    Speaking at his country home, the People’s Democratic Party PDP State Chairman, Mr venatius Ikem Esq, thanked the trio of Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and Hon Peter Akpanke for finding time to celebrate the Christmas with their constituents despite their busy schedules.

    Mr Ikem used the to congratulate and welcomed Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, to the league of a very few Nigerians who successfully dismantled sitting governors, averred that he had previously warned former governor Ayade to leave the stage with honor, but he refused and today the rest is history.

    The Chairman commended Hon Peter Akpanke, connecting with the constituents charged him to maintain the tempo as constituents are in dear need of a representation that reassures them of a promising future even as the economy is biting hard.

    Ikem noted that APC in Cross River Northern Senatorial District is in the opposition urged party faithfuls to go and celebrate the Christmas as victors, and should extend a hand of benevolence to other parties.

    The sum of 30 Million naira and 900 bags of rice was shared to the 30 wards that makes up Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency as each political ward received 1 Million naira and 30 bags of rice.