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  • Cross River Government Promises Monthly Allowance for Corps Members

    Cross River Government Promises Monthly Allowance for Corps Members

    By Admin 

    The Cross River State Government has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state of its commitment to resuming the payment of the state monthly allowance while also addressing other welfare concerns affecting the scheme.

    The assurance was given by the State Commissioner for Education, Senator (Prof.) Stephen Odey, during a courtesy visit by the management of the NYSC Cross River State Secretariat to his office.

    Speaking during the meeting, Prof. Odey pledged to present the issues of the non-payment of state allowances and the deteriorating condition of facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp to Governor Bassey Otu for urgent intervention. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare and security of corps members, as well as providing a conducive environment for them to carry out their national service effectively.

    The Commissioner commended the State Coordinator of NYSC in Cross River State, Mrs. Joke Oyenuga, for her dedication to the welfare of corps members. He assured the delegation that the state government is determined to address the challenges confronting the scheme and provide lasting solutions.
    Reflecting on his own experience as a former corps member, Prof. Odey recalled the significant contributions corps members made to his academic development. He stressed the need to make Cross River State an attractive and safe destination for corps members by prioritising their welfare through improved facilities and enhanced support.

    Earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Joke Oyenuga, appealed to the Commissioner for immediate intervention in the rehabilitation of dilapidated orientation camp facilities and the payment of monthly state stipends to corps members serving in Cross River State.

    According to her, improved welfare packages and better camp infrastructure would not only enhance the well-being of serving corps members but also encourage more prospective corps members to accept deployment to the state.

  • Second Term 2024/2025 Academic Session Begins On Monday, January 6, 2025 – CRS Govt

    RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECONDARY/PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR 2ND TERM, 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

    The Cross River State Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public that resumption for the second term 2024/2025 academic session begins on Monday, January 6, 2025.
    Accordingly, the Ministry of Education, enjoins all parents/guardians to release their children/wards to go back to school as classes will commence immediately.

    All teaching/non-teaching staff of primary and secondary schools are hereby advised to return to their duty posts immediately, as Quality Assurance officers have been directed to monitor academic activities in schools across the state.

    All public and private schools must comply with this directives as contain in the Ministry’s earlier publication. The Commissioner for Education is wishing all and sundry a productive second term, and a very happy new year 2025.

    Signed:

    Amos, Okama Ubi (Mrs)
    Director of Schools
    For: Commissioner for Education

  • Governors Forum, World Bank Okays C’River for BEN-CARES Implementation

     

    The CARES readiness assessment team from the Secretariat of the Nigerian Governors Forum and the World Bank have given the nod for the implementation of the Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus packages (CARES), domesticated in Cross River State as BEN-CARES.

    This was disclosed during a 2-day assessment visit to Cross River led by the Executive Director of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Abdulateef Shittu, after a tour of facilities with the various implementation units in the state.

    Briefing the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu and members of the State Executive Council during a courtesy call on the Deputy Governor yesterday in Calabar, Dr. Shittu disclosed that Cross River State was fully ready for the implementation of the program.

    “CARES is a 2-year package intended to stimulate the economy of Nigeria, provide food security and enhance livelihoods. From our assessment thus far, Cross River is more than ready to kick-start this programme. We are very impressed with what we have seen so far.

    “In view of the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the world and crumbled sources of livelihood, the State Governors devised a means to cushion this effect. Implementation will kick-start by the first week of August this year”.

    Speaking earlier on, Commissioner for International Development Corporation and Chairman of the state Steering Committee of CARES, Inyang Asibong, listed the 3 focal areas of the scheme to include sustainable livelihood, food security and micro small and medium enterprises development.

    Dr Asibong said the program is intended to reverse the local economic downturn caused by the impact of the novel pandemic, enhance agro production and boost MSMEs.

    “This intervention from the World Bank which we have domesticated in Cross River as BEN-CARES will surely advance the humanitarian passion of Governor Ben Ayade to Cross Riverians.

    “The Federal Government and World Bank team have assessed us and found us ready to receive the Intervention. The programme will stimulate the economy and provide food security,” Commissioner Asibong said.

    In his remarks, Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu commended the management teams of the Federal Government and World Bank for finding Cross River State worthy to receive the Intervention, which according to him, is in the best interest of Cross Riverians.

    The visit to the Deputy Governor also had in attendance Commissioner for Commerce, Pst. Mrs Rosemary Archibong, Commissioner for Youths Development and Skills Acquisition Hon. (Signor) Omang Idiege, unit heads of the Federal Government/ World Bank delegation, Special Adviser on EDF, Hon Chief Mrs Marjorie Asuquo, SA on CED, Mrs Kate Ajibike, Chairman of the Cross River State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Mr. Tony Ikpeme, Executive Directors and other critical stakeholders involved in the implementation.