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  • 2024 Presents Another Golden Opportunity To Take Very Demanding Course To Rejig Our Strides For Our Advancement – Akpanke

    2024 Presents Another Golden Opportunity To Take Very Demanding Course To Rejig Our Strides For Our Advancement – Akpanke

    NEW YEAR FELICITATION.

    Year 2023 took a bow a short while ago, ushering in a new year, 2024. It is a golden opportunity for us as a people, to take another golden step in our natural but very demanding course of rejigging our strides for our individual and communal advancement.

    As I wish us a prosperous new year, permit me to charge us to reinvigorate our commitment to our oneness and the pursuit of our desperate desire for development, in order to chart and sustain the course for our development, so that our Constituency could close ranks with and even be placed at par with other constituencies that are glaringly far ahead of us.

    My wish for us is that we allow peace, love, and brotherhood to reign in our Constituency, in order to provide the desired wholesome climate for our meaningful progress.

    Let me conclude by restating my total commitment to providing effective representation that shall attract abundant dividends of democracy to our Constituency. I am confident that with your continued prayers and support, we shall overcome all our developmental tasks.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR.

  • 2024: Be Intentional And Run The Race Of Excellence – Odey

    2024: Be Intentional And Run The Race Of Excellence – Odey

    2024: BE INTENTIONAL AND RUN THE RACE OF EXCELLENCE

    Welcome to 2024 and the truth is there is no time. The year has started. The first day of the year is as important as the last day of the year so start putting things in place to have a smooth flight in 2024. Your destiny is in your hands. Do not procrastinate. What you have to do, do it now. Be very intentional with your plans and purpose for the next twelve months. Run your race with so much passion and EXCELLENCE. Do not try to make excuses. Excuses birth calamity, regret and retrogression. Start now and watch yourself become a high flier in 2024.

    You are what you think of yourself. The global giants you see understand the dynamics of time and that is why they are always in a hurry to succeed. If you have to acquire that certification, do it now. If you have to read those books and make that decision to be a star, do it. Be intentional and work towards becoming the best.

    Your year has just started and the race is on.

    Happy New Year.

    Congratulations

    Rt. Hon. Peter Odey

  • Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner Charges Cross Riverians To Face The Challenges Ahead Of 2024 With Courage And Determination

    Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner Charges Cross Riverians To Face The Challenges Ahead Of 2024 With Courage And Determination

    Dear Cross Riverians,

    It is with great pleasure and profound sense of responsibility that I reach out to you today.

    The past year has been filled with numerous challenges and uncertainties, but it has also showcased the resilience, compassion, and unity of our people. In the face of adversity, you have risen above, extending a helping hand to those in need and demonstrating the true spirit of Humanity.

    As we embark on this new year, let us carry forward the lessons we have learned and the values we hold dear. Let us continue to prioritize the well-being and rights of every individual in our beloved state.

    In the year ahead, our mission remains steadfast – to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all individuals in Cross River State. We will work tirelessly to address the pressing humanitarian issues that affect our communities, and we will strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

    I encourage each and every one of you to join us in this noble endeavor. Let us extend a helping hand to those who are less fortunate, advocate for the rights of the marginalized, and work towards creating a society that leaves no one behind.

    I also use this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all the individuals, organizations, and volunteers who have supported our efforts throughout the year. Your dedication and commitment have been instrumental in our success, and I am truly grateful for your partnership.

    As we step into this new year, let us embrace hope, unity, and resilience. Let us face the challenges ahead with courage and determination, knowing that together, we can overcome any obstacle.

    I wish you all a Happy New Year filled with love, peace, and prosperity. May this year be a time of RENEWED HOPE, SWEETNESS, Abundant Blessings, and positive change for all.

    Warm regards,
    Hon. Mrs Helen Isamoh- Egodo Ph.D
    Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, CRS.

  • Christmas: NYSC DG, YD Ahmed Charges Staff And Corps Members To Rededicate Themselves To The Service Of Our Dear Country

    Christmas: NYSC DG, YD Ahmed Charges Staff And Corps Members To Rededicate Themselves To The Service Of Our Dear Country

    PRESS STATEMENT

    DIRECTOR GENERAL’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO STAFF AND CORPS MEMBERS

    Dear Compatriots in National Service, I am pleased to use this season of Yuletide to felicitate the Christian faithfuls as they celebrate Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.

    This season is punctuated with sharing love with family members, friends and the underprivileged; and symbolically a time for self renewal, thus, charting a new beginning in your lives as Christian faithfuls.

    As we reflect on the significance of Christmas, may I use the opportunity to appreciate your individual and collective contributions in driving the ship of this noble Scheme towards achieving its objectives which has significantly added value in all facets of our national development.

    Accordingly, I charge you to rededicate yourselves to the service of our dear country even as you prioritize your personal security in this season.

    As many that may travel during this festive period, specifically with permission on the side of Corps Members, I wish you journey mercies and divine protection to and fro your various destinations.Remember, you must avoid night journey.

    Together, with other patriotic Nigerians, we shall continue to build a strong, united and prosperous nation.

    I heartily wish all Staff and Corps Members MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD’S BOUNTIFUL PROTECTION
    Thank you.

    YD AHMED
    Brigadier General
    Director General

  • Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Helen Isamoh Felicitates With Cross Riverians On Christmas

    Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Helen Isamoh Felicitates With Cross Riverians On Christmas

    Christmas and New Year Greetings.

    Dear Citizens of Cross River State,

    As we approach the dawn of a new year and celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, I extend warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you as Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Cross River State.

    The spirit of Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude, and spreading love and kindness to those around us. It is with immense gratitude that we acknowledge the unwavering support and cooperation that you, the people of Cross River State, have extended to my office, to the administration of the Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, and the government of Cross River State in our efforts to uplift and empower the vulnerable and marginalized members of our society.

    Your generosity, compassion, and commitment to humanitarian causes have been instrumental in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Your support has not only brought hope and relief to the less fortunate but has also strengthened the fabric of our community, fostering a culture of empathy and solidarity.

    As we are about to bid farewell to this year and to embrace the promise of a new year, let us continue to stand together in unity, compassion, and resilience. Let us carry the spirit of giving and empathy into the coming year, and work hand in hand to build a more inclusive and compassionate society for all.

    May the festive season bring you joy, peace, and cherished moments with your loved ones. On behalf of the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Cross River State, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with blessings, hope, and fulfillment.

    With warm regards,

    Hon.Helen Isamoh Egodo,PhD.
    Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs

  • Sen & Mrs Jarigbe Agom Preaches Love, Hope And Charity On Christmas

    Sen & Mrs Jarigbe Agom Preaches Love, Hope And Charity On Christmas

     

    As Christians all over the world mark the nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Senator Representing Cross River North Senatorial District and his amiable wife, Sen. & Mrs Jarigbe Agom, have urged them to keep their hope and faith alive despite challenges confronting them, the country and the world at large.

    In a press statement signed by the lawmaker, on behalf of his family admonished Christians, particularly from Cross River North and other Nigerians, to not just celebrate with faith, hope and charity, but to exemplify all the three(3) important virtues in the course of the celebration by spreading love and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.

    “Christmas is a time to celebrate the love in our hearts and the special people in our lives”.

    “Remember, the Christmas period is not only about celebration but it is a period of both joy and sober reflection. Therefore, we urge you to borrow a leave from the life of Jesus Christ and follow his teachings.”

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in Advance.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA.

  • Otu Approves Extended Holidays For Civil Servants

    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”.

  • Deputy Governor Peter Odey Disclaims Fraudulent Facebook Account

    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

  • Citizen’s Solution Network Condemns Hike In UNICAL School Charges, Calls On FG To Interven

    Citizen’s Solution Network Condemns Hike In UNICAL School Charges, Calls On FG To Interven

    Citizens’ Solution Network’s Press Release on University of Calabar demonic Fee Hike

    4th December, 2023 | 15.30pm

    We are in receipt of the University of Calabar’s Management documents showing the new hike in fee that took the fees of the University between N110,000 and N155,000 for fresh and old students cutting across medical, science and non science courses.

    While we received this information with intense displeasure knowing that have been directives from the Federal Ministry of Education and The Presidency few months ago that had declared new fee hike illegal and as something that won’t happened in tertiary educational institutions.

    Today, that memo containing the directives have be flagged down and the Management of University of Calabar has gone ahead with the unbearable and unacceptable hike in fee charges.

    Citizens’ Solution Network condemns this hike in the strongest terms and reject it completely. We are seizing this moment to ask the Nigerian President and the Minister of Education to reverse this hike in school fee through clear directive to the Vice Chancellor and Management of University of Calabar, as well as to all tertiary institution Management and their VCs and Provosts.

    Nigeria currently represents 15% of the global population of all out of school children and the statistics need not get any worse. We presume the President is against fee hike, hence we ask that the hike be reversed.

    Nigerians are suffering extremely as due to the fuel subsidy removal as admitted by the President on the 4th paragraph of his 2024 Budget Presentation Speech at the National Assembly recently, additional burden in form of fee hike will only make an already dire national situation worst.

    The country needs not push its youthful population outside of the four walls of the university, and into an arm struggle that may cost the nation unprecedented setbacks and national security.

    In the absence of a listening government, an alternative pathway for arm struggle may become more attractive as a corrective step, and nobody is certain that public arms in the care of the military and police, won’t end up in the hands of citizens who have had enough and feel they have been abandoned while their natural resources are been exploited by an insensitive government.

    We ask that urgent and immediate steps be taken to end this hike in fees.

    Thanks

    Richard F Inoyo,
    Country Director,
    Citizens’ Solution Network

  • Richard Inoyo Writes Cross River Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, Seeks Personal Intervention

    Richard Inoyo Writes Cross River Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, Seeks Personal Intervention

    A PERSONAL APPEAL TO CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNOR, PRINCE BASSEY OTU

    By Richard Inoyo

    It has been more than 48hours since my gold color Toyota Camry car with the following details: (Chassis Number 4T1BG22K2V0774308
    Engine Number: 357696264
    Registration Number: HA 107 ABC) was stolen in Calabar and the car as I speak is still at large. It is easy to look the other way when you ain’t the victim suffering this great pain arising from this insecurity that has reached a personal level affecting me directly and the civil organization I work for, Citizens’ Solution Network that serves the underprivileged, and where without mobility we can’t get to interior communities to meet the needs of victims suffering from rights abuse and other social problems that need our intervention.

    I wish to remind the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu who remains the Chief Security Officer of the State in whom my trust lies and my vote in the last election went to, what the theft of my car has had and the level of devastating pain this incidence is still having on me and the negative disruption of my workflow which is vital to underserved communities in the State and the country at scale. I understand that not many will understand and some may probably think it is fine to just keep mute.

    But keeping mute becomes impossible when the pain is rising and the situation hasn’t changed. Please dear Governor, kindly use your good office to intervene, and let my pains go away. Every right and honest thinking person knows you can, and this is the only thing I ask for. Pls I await your goodwill and the extension of your people’s first mantra to me.

    Putting up some over N2million Naira suddenly to secure another car that we were not even supposed to buy at this point only due to this sudden car theft from our civic institution, makes our organisation feels unease.

    Everyone of us at Citizens’ Solution Network would love to appeal and won’t mind if a car from the State Government is donated to our organisation to enable us attend to the mobility vacuum and needs this car theft has created against our organisational workflow.

    Thanks

    Signed

    Richard Inoyo,
    Country Director,
    Citizens’ Solution Network