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  • Know Your Constituency Projects In The 2025 Budget (1)… Obanlikwu/Bekwarra/Obudu OBO, Federal Constituency BY AGBA JALINGO

    Know Your Constituency Projects In The 2025 Budget (1)… Obanlikwu/Bekwarra/Obudu OBO, Federal Constituency BY AGBA JALINGO

     

    The 2025 budget has been passed and signed into law. And as I promised, I will be extracting and serializing all the constituency projects of all the 8 members of the House of Representatives and all the three Senators from Cross River State.

    Today, I begin with the constituency projects budget for my own Federal Constituency, Obudu/Obanlikwu/Bekwarra OBO, represented by Honorable Peter Akpanke (DeRock).

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    CONSTRUCTION OF UTUGWANG MAIN MARKET ROAD IN OBUDU LGA OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

    Cost: N300,000,000.00

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    FURNISHING OF BLOCKS OF CLASSROOM ACROSS HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

    Cost: N25,000,000.00

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    CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SCHEME AT NO 3 HOSPITAL LANE UPEL-WAGA COMMUNITY, OPPOSITE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OBUDU LGA, CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N20,000,000.00

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    CONSTRUCTION OF THE OKAMBI-IGWO RING ROADS IN OBUDU, CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N500,000,000.00

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    REHABILITATION OF IKOM-WULA-OBUDU ROAD PHASE II IN CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N100,000,000.00

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    SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR STREET LIGHTS IN BEGANG AND IBIARAGIDI COMMUNITIES OF OBUDU/OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cost: N50,000,000.00

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    RURAL ELECTRIFICATION OF SELECTED COMMUNITIES WITH SOLAR POWER STREET LIGHTS IN OBUDU, BEKWARRA AND OBANLIKWU LGA’S OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cost: N200,000,000.00

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    CONSTRUCTION OF UTUGWANG MAIN MARKET ROAD IN OBUDU LGA OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

    Cost: N300,000,000.00

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    CONSTRUCTION OF ATULUM ROAD IN BEKWARRA LGA OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N300,000,000.00

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    CONSTRUCTION OF KAFA BRIDGE IN BISHIRI OBANLIKU LGA OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N100,000,000.00

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    SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS TO FARMERS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN OBUDU, BEKWARRA AND OBANLIKWU LGAS OF HPA OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/ OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE.

    Cost: N100,000,000.00

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    VOCATIONAL TRAINING OF UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS AND WOMEN IN OBANLIKWU/BEKWARRA/OBUDU

    Cost: N20,000,000.00

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    MEDICAL OUTREACH FOR WIDOWS AND VULNERABLES IN OBUDU/BEKWARRA/OBANLIKWU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY, CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cost: N50,000,000.00

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    NEEDS ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOCOLS AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DISEASE FREE ZONES AND COMPARTMENTS FOR EXPORTS OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY (CATTLE- MAMIBILLA PLATEAU IN TARABA STATE, OBUDU CATTLE RANCH IN CROSS RIVER STATE AND SHEEP AND GOAT-JIGAWA, POULTRY-OGUN STATE

    Cost: N92,500,000.00

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    TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTHS IN OBANLIKWU/OBUDU/BEKWARRA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY

    Cost: N100,000,000.00

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    SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS AND FARM PRODUCE TO FARMERS AND WOMEN IN OBANLIKWU/ BEKWARRA/ OBUDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY PAA CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cost: N150,000,000.00

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    SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN OBUDU/BEKWARRA/OBANLIKWU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY OF CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cost: N40,000,000.00

    This makes a total of 17 projects amounting to N2,447,500,000 (Two Billion four hundred and forty seven million, five hundred thousand Naira.)

    Excluding the N87,600,000 Mini stadium in Keting village which is supposed to have been completed by now, having been included in last year’s budget.

    Next will be Ogoja/Yala federal Constituency.

    Yours sincerely,
    Citizen Agba Jalingo.

  • Akpanke Provides Buses To Convey Students Of OBO Constituency To Calabar

    Akpanke Provides Buses To Convey Students Of OBO Constituency To Calabar

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has provided three buses for each of Obudu, Bekwarra and Obanliku Local Government Areas, to assist students return to Calabar to continue their studies.

    The gesture which becomes very necessary following the hike in transport fare and it’s attendant effect on students.

    Find the release below:

    PRESS RELEASE

    “Due to the challenging situation of the economy and current costs of transportation, we are pleased to announce to the general public that the Honourable member Representing Obudu Bekwarra Obanliku Federal Constituency Hon Peter Akpanke, in his usual way of showing commitments and support to the Education of our Youths, has made provision for transportation assistance of three Buses per LGA across the Federal Constituency for students returning to school in Calabar.

    Date:Tuesday 14/01/2025
    Time:6am

    Venue:

    Obanliku Students:
    Ashisong Filling station,Utuhu.
    Contact number for Obanliku: 08066533843

    Obudu Students:
    M-R-S FUEL STATION, OBUDU.
    Contact number for Obudu: 08162574450

    Bekwarra Students:
    UNBEATABLE FUEL STATION, ABOUCHICHE.
    Contact number for Bekwarra: 08144418021

    Boarding requirements will be your school ID card or your last semester school Fee receipt. Thanks.”

    Thank you, Hon. Peter Akpanke for this intervention.

  • Yuletide: Bendi Development Association Presents Award To Hon Peter Akpanke

    Yuletide: Bendi Development Association Presents Award To Hon Peter Akpanke

    By Elijah Ugani 

    As part of activities to mark the 2024 Christmas celebration, the Bendi Development Association BDA, has presented award of honor to Hon Peter Akpanke, member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency.

    The award was presented at the member of parliament’s residence, Keting – Bendi, in Obanliku Local Government Area.

    The association used the opportunity to express gratitude to the MP for his numerous empowerment programmes as well as his people-centered representation, which have significant impact on the constituents.

    Presenting the award on behalf of the association, Chief Izabi, recognized Akpanke’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of his constituents, particularly through the provision of essential and accessible social amenities.

    Responding, Akpanke expressed gratitude for their support for him as one of the community members. He welcomed members of the Bendi Development Association (BDA) to his hometown, and expressed fulfillment having the association visit him for the celebration

    He reaffirmed his dedication to maintaining an open-door policy, and pledged to be accessible to his constituents and will respond promptly where he can to the plight of his people.

    Sideline of the visit was the presentation of bags of rice to the Bendi Development Association BDA, by Hon Akpanke.

  • Akpanke Celebrates Christmas With Visually Impaired Persons In Utugwang

    Akpanke Celebrates Christmas With Visually Impaired Persons In Utugwang

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke has Celebrated Christmas with Visually impaired persons at St Matthew Catholic Parish Utugwang, Obudu LGA.

    This gesture is part of his ongoing efforts to support vulnerable members of his constituency. By celebrating Christmas with them, the MP has put smiles on their faces and gave them a sense of belonging.

    The MP alongside with Hon Pius Ashakia and the Parish Priest Rev. Fr.Rogers displayed immeasurable love and uncommon commitment to them, reminding them of their significance to the church and the society, urging them to remain steadfast and continue to show love to one another

    The visually impaired persons were elated and thanked the MP for his love towards them, especially for the stipends he has paid them for over a year now. They prayed God to continue to bless Hon Akpanke.

    Speaking with TheLumineNews, Hon Akpanke averred that “With the help of Fr Rogers, he identified five visually impaired persons and I have paid stipends to them for the past one year, so this Christmas I decided to meet with them for the first time to celebrate Christmas with them. These set of people hardly get the needed attention from us, so I just needed to give them hope”.

  • Akpanke Attends Keting Street Carnival In Obanliku, Says He Is Pleased With His People

    Akpanke Attends Keting Street Carnival In Obanliku, Says He Is Pleased With His People

    By Elijah Ugani 

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Chief Hon Peter Akpanke, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support and love for his people by funding the annual Keting Street Carnival.

    The Keting Street Carnival which was conceived as a church event in 2011, has now grown to be a worthwhile celebration as supported by Hon Peter Akpanke.

    The Chairman of the Keting Street Carnival, Mr Clement Ushupel, who berthed the Keting Carnival, welcomed guests to the carnival and stated particularly that the carnival has gained acceptance as Hon Peter Akpanke, has been the major financier of the carnival for the past five years, even before he was elected.

    The event brought together members from neighboring communities who displayed different cultural performances to the admiration and cheers of all.

    Speaking with TheLumineNews, Hon Akpanke, noted that his desire to support and fund the Keting Street Carnival is to ensure that his people come together and celebrate the Christmas.

    In his words “I am very particular about this street carnival because it offers us the opportunity to come together and share love. I enjoy being with my people. The organizer approached me in 2019 to support this initiative, I was left with no option than to take over the sponsorship of this carnival even when I was not yet a member of parliament.

    “What you see today like a child’s play has the potential to be developed into an international event. It is my desire that the right approach is adopted in the coming years to give this event the face lift it desires as it drift into the world”

    Speaking on how he feels about this year’s Street Carnival, the MP said that “I’m particularly elated because my people are happy. You can see how they feel. My joy is to see that they are happy. My joy knows no bound”.

    On the prospect of the carnival, Hon Akpanke, averred that “In my capacity, I will continue to support and provide the funds to ensure sustanance of the event”.

    The event featured Master/Miss Christmas 2024, and was graced by dignitaries including: Mr Aniashie Akpanke PhD, Rev Fr Rogers Mowang, Mr Emmanuel Ishiekwen, Mr Emmanuel Abua, Engr Boniface Aboh amongst others.

    Hon Akpanke supported the Carnival with a cow among which was used for suya assorted drinks.

  • Jarigbe, Akpanke, Offiono Doles Out 54M To Constituents For Christmas

    Jarigbe, Akpanke, Offiono Doles Out 54M To Constituents For Christmas

     

    The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, the member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke and his counterpart of Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Hon Godwin Offiono have distributed the sum of fifty four million naira (N54m) and 1620 bags of 50kg rice to constituents in Northern Senatorial District for Christmas celebration.

    Senator Jarigbe made the pronouncement when he led the duo of Hon Peter Akpanke and Hon Godwin Offiono, as they visited the five Local Government Areas of Cross River North Senatorial District to mark the Christmas celebration, with each ward getting the sum of N1m and 30 bags of 50kg rice.

    He re-emphasized the reason for the season, adding that Christmas is a season of love, unity and peaceful coexistence irrespective of ethnic, social and religious differences.

    Hon. Akpanke in his remark encouraged constituents to always remain united because in it lies the strength of the umbrella.

    Hon. Godwin Offiono while speaking at various locations appreciated constituents for the maximum support and cooperation which himself and his colleagues have enjoyed so far. He extolled Senator Jarigbe Agom for his sterling leadership qualities that has helped to build and reform the PDP in Cross River North and promised to continue giving his best to ensure the growth and progress of the party in Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency & Cross River State.

    Constituents and stakeholders of the party were full of appreciation to the lawmakers for their constant support and impactful leadership. They prayed for them, that God should continue to strengthen them and grant them the enablement to achieve their respective set goals.

     

    Jari Media

  • Give Us Time, We will Resolve Our Misunderstanding, Akpanke Tells Obudu PDP Stakeholders

    Give Us Time, We will Resolve Our Misunderstanding, Akpanke Tells Obudu PDP Stakeholders

     

    The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku federal constituency, Hon Peter Akpanke, has assured stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, in Obudu Local Government Area that the widespread misunderstanding that seemed to have caused division among party faithfuls will soon be resolved.

    The Member of Parliament made the disclosure at his residence, Keting – Bendi in Obanliku today 3rd December 2024 when he hosted stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party PDP.

    Akpanke who reacted to the call by the stakeholders for the trio of Sen Jarigbe Agom, Hon Peter Akpanke and Mr Vena Ikem Esq, the PDP State Chairman to come together and provide the leadership that is required of them, noted that the leadership has decided to put the differences behind them to enable them provided the leadership and representation that is required of them.

    Stakeholders from the 10 wards of Obudu Local Government Area, took turns to expressed their disappointment over what they referred to as in-house differences, rather became an issue that was discussed everywhere and used the opportunity and charged the trio to unite for task ahead is very demanding.

    Hon Akpanke used the opportunity to appreciate stakeholders for the support given to the party, and noted that even husband and wives have some misunderstandings and how best they resolve their differences matters.

    He noted that “The little disagreement, we have met and decided that we should reunite ourselves, give us time, we will resolve fully.

    “All the people that were suspended, by the grace of God, they will be reinstated”.

    Akpanke berated the use of social media to vent anger when he said “There are more mature ways of settling issues other than going to social media.
    I don’t need to destroy people today and tomorrow I come and pretend to you that I need you.

    “We are very sorry for disappointing you. For those of you who wants to destroy others, please stop it. Some of you seated here are the ones spreading the rumors.

    “I have not told anybody that I want to defect to APC. I have not told anybody that I will run for senate. Whatever issues you think we have, we will resolve them. To

    “I will invite the three chapter chairmen to Abuja and we will have a meeting with leadership in Abuja to consolidate”.

    On the request for constituents to be awarded contracts to equip them for grassroot mobilization, Hon Akpanke, informed stakeholders that there seemed to be more bottle necks in the release of funds for projects execution now than before.

    He called on constituents to exercise some patience when he said “Please know that Sen Jarigbe Agom and I are in opposition. Give us the four years and access our performances”.

    On his rumoured defection, he said “I’m not defecting to anywhere. Those who are there, how well are they?
    Please don’t take anything personal.

    “All the issues you hear, are 80 percent resolved.
    They know our strength, and wants to infiltrate us. We will not give them the opportunity”.

    On the last local government elections, he averred that “The local government elections was not within our powers. The election was state government election. In Obanliku, they brought materials, they gave us result sheets, but they didn’t give us the ward result sheets, where will we have collated the results?”.

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  • Hon Akpanke Pays Tribute To Late Dr Joseph Wayas

    Hon Akpanke Pays Tribute To Late Dr Joseph Wayas

     

    Nigeria’s former senate president, Sen. Dr Joseph wayas was finally laid to rest in his country home, Obanliku LGA today 30th of November 2024 after day of National and state ceremonies.

    The member representing Obudu, Obanliku, Bekwarra Federal Constituency in the National Assembly was present during the funeral activities of the late elder statesman to honour and pay his last respect to him

    In his condolence to the family and the people of the federal constituency, the MP acknowledged the contribution of the late senate president to the growth and unity of Nigeria while extolling his phenomenal records and sterling performance while in his prime and even in his later days

    The event which witnessed and had in attendance distinguished personalities from different parts of the country, including the Secretary to the government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, Governor of Cross River State, Sen Prince Bassey Otu, with his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Sen John Enoh , the honourable minister of state (industry), Sen. Jarigbe Agom and other national assembly members, State House of Assembly Members, various LGA council executives and ward councillors, and others.

    May the soul of Late Sen. Dr Joseph Wayas and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

    The Rock Media.

  • Akpanke Identifies With Orphanage, Attends St Patrick Chaplaincy Moniaya’s Harvest Thanksgiving

    Akpanke Identifies With Orphanage, Attends St Patrick Chaplaincy Moniaya’s Harvest Thanksgiving

     

    In a remarkable show of love for Children, Hon Akpanke honoured the invitation of the leadership and members of St Patrick Chaplaincy Moniaya in Ogoja on the 1st of December 2024 to harvest with pupils of Divine Providence Orphanage Ogoja.

    The Member of Parliament who is renowned for his philanthropy, took time off his schedule to worship at St. Patrick’s Chaplaincy Ogoja while identifying with the children of the aforementioned orphanage.

    Hon Akpanke in his usual manner of supporting the church, made financial donation and pledged to power the church surroundings with ten solar lights which will further electrify the environment and provide adequate security for spiritual activities.

    Recognising the place of little children in the work of God, the MP pledged to support the orphanage with basic facilities that will make life worthwhile for the kids and encourage them to become great men and women in the society.

    De Rock Media…

  • Sen Jarigbe Agom : A Man of Strategy BY OGAR EMMANUEL

    Sen Jarigbe Agom : A Man of Strategy BY OGAR EMMANUEL

    Since this picture surfaced online, there has been palpable tension and utter disappointment in the camp of those in the political valley. Their social media spaces wear the mien of a graveyard, marked with deafening silence. They’d wished the veiled grudge between the duo should have metamorphosed into a conflagration of escalating political hubbub and vendetta.

    If wishes were horses, beggars would ride, says the Scottish proverb. Their wishes were tailored to action aimed at disintegrating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after the waves of defection subsided, the subsequent sacking of Barr. Vena Ikem as chairman, and the accompanying disclosures of private messages by already done away chairman. Leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) in fanning the flames of discord was the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Peter Odey via his Facebook handle who posted the snippet: “The rock is solid.”

    The public tête-à-tête between Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and Hon. Peter Akpanke yesterday seems to have sent a chill pill down their supporters’ spines. Perhaps they should calm down—nothing is amiss. The exchange was timely and beneficial for the party, as well as its acolytes and apologists. They demonstrated maturity as honorable men, leaving no room for airing any dirty laundry in public—if such exists at all. The camera is limited; it can only capture the outer layer of the skin and not the depths of the heart. While humans judge by outward appearance, they cannot discern the intentions of the heart.

    Friends and foes, like times and seasons, exist. They may last long but not forever. What will be, will be. In the state, the smartest politician is Jarigbe Agom. His political wizardry is unparalleled, with a unique ability to appeal to the conscience of the populace. He achieves this effectively through project commissioning. Just yesterday, he commissioned newly refurbished classrooms in Obanliku LGA.

    Just when it appears he’s losing the game, he pulls out a joker to the chagrin of naysayers. Let this peace spread far and wide.

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