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The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, earlier today urged the Senate to pass the FCT Supplementary Budget due to the infrastructural transformation going on in and around the Federal Capital Territory.

Senator Jarigbe noted that, with the kind of reforms and infrastructural projects going on in the FCT, the Senate should not waste time but pass the budget to enable the FCT Minister and his team continue with the good works they are doing.

The Senate on Tuesday passed the sum of N98.5 billion as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024.

The passage of the Bill followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on FCT during plenary.

Recall that the Senate had last week stepped down the Bill, saying the details of the budget needed to accompany it.

The Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu West) presented the report on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Bomai Mohammed (APC-Yobe South) who was absent during the plenary.

The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has reiterated his commitment to support Small and Medium Scale businesses and other entrepreneurial endeavors across the Senatorial District.

Speaking when he made a brief stop to interact with petty traders at Abouchiche, Bekwarra LGA, he commended the women for their commitment to their businesses even in the face of adversity and current economic challenges facing the country.

The lawmaker who spent time to encourage the women, assured them that, he will not accommodate idleness, adding that, there are deliberate policies and empowerment programs that will primarily target SMEs only.

Supporting twenty (20) women who sell Beans Pudding (moi moi) with the sum of N100,000 each (N2m), Jarigbe exemplified empathetic leadership which entails listening to subjects, validating emotions and offering support when necessary.

He has created a safe and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued, appreciated and well understood in Cross River North Senatorial District.

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Residents of Alladim in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State have applauded the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, over the construction of 1.5 kilometer section of Alladim road in the community.

Community leaders and other residents who spoke on various occasions disclosed that the construction of the community road has eased the burden of motorists and motorcycle riders and has further opened the community to further development.

Mrs. Philomena Odey who is a resident of the community, stated that the area which is the largest assemblage of local garri processing factories would benefit more as motorists loading bags to the urban areas will have easy access to the Community.

According to her, the construction of the road has saved residents from hazards of gully erosion and other road accidents that have claimed lives of some people in the past.

Addressing the community at the completion of the project, the Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul appreciated the community for their collaborative efforts with the contractors which enabled them to meet up with the stipulated time.

Senator Jarigbe is committed to the infrastructural and human capital development of Cross River North, let us give him the required support to enable him continue with his good works.

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In continuation of the Christmas/New Year celebration, the Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has distributed Carriage tricycles to selected stakeholders of his Senatorial District.

Distributing the items, the Senator through his Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul, noted that, the program is aimed at eradicating poverty and empowering constituents in a bid to have access to economic wellbeing.

“We chose this type of palliative because people are bringing back their farm produce from their farms. This is more like pick-up vehicles that can carry goods, farm produce and people”, Jarigbe added.

He called on the beneficiaries to make good use of the items, promising to continue his various forms of intervention programs, in order to fight poverty and restiveness in the society.

Some of the beneficiaries present expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for the gesture, stating that the initiative is another form of mechanized farming that will enable them cater for their respective families. Other beneficiaries were either represented or conspicuously absent as at the time of distribution.

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Yesterday, the 14th day Of January 2024, the contractor handling the Ukelle-Oju road project, returned to site to continue work after the holidays.

The constituency officer to Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Mr Egar Mgbantul and other community members in Ukelle, Yala Local Government Area Of Cross River State, received the team of engineers and addressed community members on the commencement of another phase of work on the road for the year 2024.

Mr. Egar Mgbantul charged the engineers to always keep to standards as the lawmaker will not tolerate poorly done job.

After all deliberation, both community members and the constituency officer prayed before commencement of excavation of the road by the engineers.

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The senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has donated the sum of 2M towards the Humanitarian Medical Outreach for the Internally displaced Belegete people by the Cameroonian separatists.

The donation was made known through a release signed by Prof Christopher Iklaki, (Prof of Obstetrics & Gynaecology), who is the Chairman of the Humanitarian Medical Subcommittee of Who Is Who in Northern Cross River State.

The release commended Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, for donating 2M for the outreach.

The release further indicates that arrangements are on top gear to run a transparent outreach and report proceedings to the Who Is Who team.

Who Is Who in Northern Cross River, is a group of concerned citizens in Northern Cross River State who have come together, mobilized and pull resources together to give the displaced people of Belegete a sense of belonging in the face of their current predicament.

The central committee headed by DC Enamhe, had previously mobilized resources and presented to the displaced Belegete people.

By Elijah Ugani 

The senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has distributed motor cycles to 54 traditional rulers in Northern Senatorial District.

Presenting the motorcycles to the traditional rulers, Sen Jarigbe who was represented by his Constituency Officer, Mr Egar Mgbantul, stated that “Sen Jarigbe Agom has decided to present these motorcycles to you our traditional rulers to assist you move around in the discharge of your duties in your various communities”.

The motorcycles were presented to 54 traditional rulers drawn from the 54 political in northern senatorial district.

Commending the senator, His Highness, Chief Ade Abuo, expressed gratitude to Sen Jarigbe Agom for unraveling the mystery associated with public office.

In his words “I don’t know what to say to Sen Jarigbe Agom. May God uplift him. He has made us to know and feel what is dividends of democracy in Ogoja in his time. We know know democracy has benefits like this. He will go beyond the senate. That is my prayer, we will have him at the Aso Rock. Aso Rock is for Nigerians. It is not meant for specific ethnic groups”

When contacted, Sen Jarigbe Agom averred that “Traditional rulers are the custodians of our culture and traditions, we need to honor them. They play very significant roles in resolving conflicts in our communities. They need to be encouraged and supported to enable them discharged their functions effectively”

In another development, His Royal Highness, Uti Okwor Olenyen, from Utugwang North, in Obudu Local Government Area, expressed appreciation to Sen Jarigbe Agom, when he stated that “Sen Jarigbe Agom is the face of true democracy”

The royal father noted that “if all political office holders approach leadership with the mindset as exhibited by Sen Jarigbe, we will have had a peaceful society. May God continue to grant his heart desire and give him the platform that will enable him serve the entire country”.

Speaking further, the lawmaker held that “The roles of traditional rulers in conflict resolution includes reconciling and integrating both parties in conflicts, maintaining law and order in the communities, promoting the use of informal settlements, checks and balances in the society, managing improper communication and interaction breakdowns among their subjects”.

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”

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.