The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, in conjunction with the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Hon. Godwin Offiono has committed the sum of One Hundred and Fifteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦115,500,000.00) Only, for New Yam Festival celebration across Cross River North Senatorial District.
This declaration was made at the residence of Sen. Jarigbe Agom, who was in the company of Hon. Godwin Offiono, Party chairman Hon. Vena Ikem, Chief Austin Edibe, Prof. Zana Akpagu, Comr. Brown Odey, and other elders and leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The lawmakers encouraged constituents to see these festivals as a wonderful opportunity to strengthen their unity, cohesion and love, by celebrating together and extending hands of benevolence to one another.
The money will be distributed as follows:
1. ₦1,000,000 for 54 wards = ₦54,000,000
2. ₦500,000 for ward Council of Chiefs = ₦27,000,000
3. ₦500,000 for Chapter Excos = ₦2,500,000
4. ₦500,000 for ward Party Elders/Leaders by 54 wards = ₦27,000,000
5. State Exco = ₦5,000,000
Total = ₦115,500,000.00
With this gesture, Senator Jarigbe Agom and Hon. Godwin Offiono have ensured that every resident of Cross River North will participate in the New Yam Festival.
TEAM JARI MEDIA