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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.

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.

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.