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  • Constituents Eulogizes Sandy Onor As Work Begins On Mile 2 And State Housing Roads In Ikom.

    Constituents Eulogizes Sandy Onor As Work Begins On Mile 2 And State Housing Roads In Ikom.

    By Elijah Ugani

    As work commenced on the rehabilitation of the Mile 2 and State Housing roads in Ikom main town when equipments were brought to site as well as the space at which the work is handled, Constituents of the Central Senatorial district continue to eulogize sen. Sandy Onor for his astute representation.

    The constituents from across the six local governments area that made up the central senatorial district separately thanked the gesture of the lawmaker and pleaded that the gesture be extended to other local governments in the central senatorial district, especially the Borum road that seemed impassable.

    Their views were expressed on the timeline of the Director General of the Caterpillar Movement, Obi Joe Ability, when he intimated the public of the commencement of work on the Mile 2 road.

    This comes as the drilling and installation of motorized boreholes is ongoing at the Ikom main market to ease the quest for water supply which has in the recent past been very scared.

    According to the DG, Caterpillar Movement when contacted “the projects will be undertaken in phases, the senator is very conscious of the plight of his constituents. A lots of projects are captured for intervention, we will undertake these projects systematically. As far as we are concerned, no project will be abandoned. When the senator completes his term in the senate, central senatorial district will sure celebrate his stewardship”

    Some of the constituents who expressed their views had this to say;

    Ogar Manyo: Great feet, God bless our distinguished Senator Prof that road was an eye saw that last I was in Ikom.

    Ogar Agbor: Good news, let him remember Kakwagom Ogoja road, God bless him.

    George Odok Jnr: Keep up the good work Senator.

    Effiom Atteo: Senator Sandy Onor is out to serve his people and he has the capacity to do that. May God grant him more grace to do more.

    Joseph Agbor: Strategic leadership, feeling the people’s pulse. Giant strides.

    Bukie Okangbe: Abeg make una no forget una Borum oo.

  • Sandy Onor Walking His Talk In Ikom Main Market, By Ori Owan

    Sandy Onor Walking His Talk In Ikom Main Market, By Ori Owan

     

    The book of Proverbs chapter 29:2 clearly posits: “When the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice.”

    The Ikom main market is agog with excitement and jubilation, following the Distinguished Senator Professor Sandy Onor’s historic intervention in addressing the gross infrastructure deficit in the market. It’s now visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that Senator Onor is a shinning example of effective representation in the Central Cross River State. As a strategic driver of the economy of the Central Senatorial District, the Ikom main market holds a special place in the scheme of things. This reality inspired this visionary legislator to step in with to ameliorate the seemingly intractable challenges faced by buyers and sellers at the market.

    Those who have long memories would remember that in the preceding years of electioneering campaigns, Senator Professor Sandy Onor had told his constituents in Ikom Local Government Area that the main market would receive a special boost in the event of his emergence. In his characteristic manner, this economic maestro and legislator of distinction has not reneged on that social contract with the people.

    This could be manifestly gleaned from the laudable achievements and giant strides of his representation. In fulfilling his campaign promises for instance, the “errunandu” and people’s Senator as he is fondly called, has done quite a lot for the ordinary traders of the main market in his short stay in office. Just like his recent response to the fire inferno in the market, Sandy Onor has again intervened to better the lot of both traders and residents of the Ikom Main Market by awarding for construction, two sophisticated boreholes in the market.

    It is evidently clear, that Senator Sandy Onor is fulfilling his campaign promises to the people at the grassroots. This, he has done through several projects executed in the Senatorial District in recent times to ameliorate the pains and suffering of his people could state as a matter of fact, that his “Messianic” emergence in 2019 as a Senator representing Cross River Central, has laid to rest, the false narrative of the past. He emerged and reset the political clock of the district in the early life of his administration. And within a short time, the “balance sheet” has convincingly shown an impressive accomplishment of the dividends of democracy.

    The contract as facilitated by Senator Sandy Onor, for the construction of two boreholes, when completed, has the capacity of feeding the entire Ikom main market and neighbouring streets. Thus, the hitherto ordeal of the market women and the entire traders who had to trek long distances to draw water from “Mankono”,”Atim Aka”,as well as “Akpara water”in Calabar road has been addressed to the admiration of all and sundry.

    The construction of these boreholes, therefore, has ended this long suffering of traders and business men in the market. This, perfectly explains why some overjoyed and excited traders were moved to tears of joy, as they bowed in prayers, with appreciation to God for bringing Sandy Onor into the stream of leadership, noting that past administrations have come and gone without accomplishing any tangible thing and that, Senator Sandy Onor’s visible achievements have placed him far greater than the false claims of his traducers.

    Sandy Onor is not a greenhorn in politics. Hence, as an iconic character imbued with the art and business of politics, the traders and people of Ikom local government will continue to feel the national presence as a result of Senator Sandy Onor’s golden voice at the precincts of the Senate.
    I do not want to interrogate history in this short piece. Since history is “the ocean of past social facts”. Doing so would amount to writing another compendium which the doubting Thomases may not be able to read and exhaust in the entire century.

    However, it is pertinent to remark that his excellent tract records and rich pedigree affirms the notion that indeed, he will do more and exceed the expectations of the good people of Cross River Central in the next few years.

  • Sandy Onor Condoles With Stella Effah-Attoe On Father’s Death, Describes The Late Patriarch As An Exemplar Of Hard Work.

    Sandy Onor Condoles With Stella Effah-Attoe On Father’s Death, Describes The Late Patriarch As An Exemplar Of Hard Work.

    By Caterpillar Media

    The senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor has condoled with Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe on the death of her father, HRH Onun Wilson E. K. Effah. Onor described the late patriarch as an exemplar of hard hard work and discipline.

    The lawmaker despite his crowded schedules defiled all odds, made appearance at Ikun Evai Clan, Ikun community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State on Saturday November 20th, 2020 at the family compound where the patriarch was laid to rest.

    Onor entreats Prof. Effah-Attoe to take solace in the Lord, pledged his continuous support throughout the trying period “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family in this critical period of mourning the passage of your father, who while alive was a constant source of inspiration and encouragement to you.

    “Your father demonstrated exemplary love and dedication not only to the family and society, but also to the Church. He was well-known for his love and care for others as a practical demonstration of his astute leadership qualities and deep rooted Christianity. HRH Onun Wilson Effah distinguished himself as a Public Servant, a Politician and a Traditional Ruler. His commitment to public service at the community, local, state and national levels left no one in doubt that he was an exemplar of hard work and discipline. His noble contributions to community development and nation building remain outstanding.

    “I encourage you and your siblings to draw strength from the rare legacies he bequeathed to the family even as you continue the race of life in the meek and peaceful manner he taught you.

    “On behalf of the good people of Cross River Central Senatorial District and my family, we commiserate with you and pray that God gives you and the entire family the fortitude to bear the lost”

  • Sen. Rose Shone At Every Stage Of Her Career – Sandy Onor

    Sen. Rose Shone At Every Stage Of Her Career – Sandy Onor

    By Admin

    The Senator representing Cross River State Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor has described the late Sen. Rose Oko as a woman who shone at every stage of her career and overwhelmingly productive as a member of the Cross River State Executive Council.

    Sandy stated this at the funeral mass of the late Sen. Rose Oko at her country home Ijegu Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    In his words “Senator Oko shone at every state of her career. She flourished in the academia and was exceedingly brilliant and overwhelmingly productive as a member of the Cross River State Executive Council. She performed so well that it attracted several appointments in apex institutions over the years until she joined politics as a legislator, where she offered quality representation to her people, as a devout Catholic, Dr Rose Oko lived a life in service to God and humanity. She was an excellent mother, sister, and friend to many across the Nigerian landscape. She was indeed a model, mentor and benefactor to several persons who would surely miss her, therefore on behalf of the good people of Cross River State Central Senatorial District, my family l commiserated with the family of late Sen Dr. Rose Okoji Oko at this trying moment in their lives and prayed that God gives them the fortitude to bear the huge lose.

    May her soul find rest in the bosom of the lord. Amen”

    A 23 man high power delegation of the NIGERIA Senate to the burial obsequious was led by the senate minority leader ,Sen Abaribe, who presented a condolence message to the family on behalf of the Nigerian Senate.

    Other dignitaries at the event include former governor of cross River State, Sen Liyel and the incumbent governor His Excellency Sen prof Ben Ayade amongst other dignitaries.

     

  • TETFUND Completes Inspection Of The Institute Of Management and Technology, Ugep

    TETFUND Completes Inspection Of The Institute Of Management and Technology, Ugep

    By Admin

    The Tertiary Education Fund TETFUND, responsible for funding of tertiary institutions in Nigeria has completed the inspection of the state owned Institute of Management and Technology, Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    This however comes on the heels of the enlistment of the institute as a beneficiary institution, facilitated by the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee in TETFUND, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor.

    Speaking after the three day rigorous inspection, the leader of the delegation, Mallam Yahaya applauded the level of infrastructural development of the institution and pledged the reflection of the various concerns raised by all stakeholders during the inspection visit.

    The delegation was led by the Registrar of the institution, Dr. Emmanuel Yarie and the Public Relations Officer, Mr. Elvis Okon Jnr. on a courtesy visit to the palace of the Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubangha Eteng and the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Hon. Ofem Ebri Obeten.

    The duo of the Obol of Ugep and the Chairman of Yakurr local government Council, thanked the team for undertaking the inspection of the state owned Institute of Management and Technology located in their land and requested that the intervention in the institution commence in earnest.

    Recall that since inception of the institution in December, 2012, this is the first time that the Institute of Management and Technology will get any intervention from TETFUND.

    When contacted, the senator representing Cross River Central senatorial district and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on TETFUND, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor, expressed satisfaction with the efficacy of his people oriented representation at the red chambers, which has yielded this result of inspection and the subsequent intervention by TETFUND.

    The lawmaker maintained that he will stop at nothing to ensure that Cross River State gets all its entitlements, due and quota from TETFUND.

  • We Are Assembling Machinery, Equipment And Materials As We Plan Towards A Mega Empowerment Programme – Sandy Onor

    We Are Assembling Machinery, Equipment And Materials As We Plan Towards A Mega Empowerment Programme – Sandy Onor

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor has stated that he is working towards assembling machinery and other materials that will bless the fortunes of his constituents through a mega empowerment programme planned for 2021.

    The lawmaker disclosed this to The Lumine News when contacted to comment on the just concluded five days Entrepreneurship Development programme for Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria he facilitated, held at his Constituency Office, No. 1, Okim Osabor Street, 4 Corners – Ikom Local government Area of Cross River State.

    In his words “We are poised to provide the twenty first century representation through effective legislation on issues that bother on the wellbeing of Central Senatorial District, Cross River State and the country at large, which is the primary function of a lawmaker.

    “We are assembling machinery, equipment and materials as we plan towards a mega empowerment programme next year. We will capture all of them that have been trained according to their skills”

    The Senator maintained that “I decided on purpose to facilitate the five days Entrepreneurship Development training because of my desire which is born through genuine intention to empower my constituents, through the mega empowerment, come next year.

    “For any intervention or empowerment to be sustainable and result oriented, you must design a framework that guarantees effective implementation. This motivated me to facilitate the five days Entrepreneurship Development training, preparatory to the mega empowerment.

    “The mega empowerment we envisage will sure guarantee sustainable development and create wealth for my constituents.

    “I’m very delighted to see participants come out in their numbers to attend the five days Entrepreneurship Development Training. With the report I got from the field, I can assure you that we are at the right trajectory to realizing our dream of the mega empowerment come next year”

    The training is intended to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria to reduce the pressure of unemployment in the society.

    Some of the beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with the programme and expressed their gratitude to Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor, who they described as God sent who understands the needs of his people in every season, as they pledged to apply their new techniques acquired during the training in their already existing businesses.

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Supports Three Constituents In Central Senatorial District To Start Business.

    Sen. Sandy Onor Supports Three Constituents In Central Senatorial District To Start Business.

    By Modlin Odu

    The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial district, Ntufam Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor have been described as a Youth friendly leader who is very concerned with their yearnings towards growth.

    This assertion was confirmed by Sylvester Okare of Osopong ward in Obubra LGA, who is one of the beneficiaries of the senator’s magnanimity. The elated Sylvester took to his verified Facebook account @Sylvester Okare to pour encomium on the Special Assistant to the distinguished senator, Miss Modlin Odu for providing the opportunity for him to benefit from the senator’s benevolence.

    Mr. Sylvester had profusely thanked the senator and referred to his as a man who understands the needs of his constituents, prayed God to enlarge his coast to enable him reach out to others.

    Okare made this disclosure when Miss Modlin Odu presented a cash donation from the cerebral Senator to three Youths of the district today, October 2nd, 2020 for skill acquisition and business initiatives.

    Other beneficiaries are Bruno Ikpi and Jerry Roland Abang alias Okosisi from Buda ward in Boki local government area.

    These personal reach out and other youth development programs soon to be launched are among the Senator’s strategies of encouraging gainful engagements of youths in the Senatorial district to enable them add value to the society in general.

    The beneficiaries thanked the Senator, describing his gesture as uncommon and thoughtful giving the challenges of the times and promised to be diligent in their respective ventures.

     

  • Nigeria @ 60: Sen. Sandy Onor Encourages Unity In Diversity

    Nigeria @ 60: Sen. Sandy Onor Encourages Unity In Diversity

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    NIGERIA AT 60: SENATOR SANDY OJANG ONOR ENCOURAGES UNITY IN DIVERSITY.

    Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Cross River State Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof Sandy Ojang Onor celebrates with constituents on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.

    The history of 1960 which serves as the backdrop of our jubilation every 1st of October is the collective vision and efforts of great men and women who committed the value of their cultural, Political, economic and religious existence for the cause of achieving Independence. This landmark achievement transcended and was indeed placed above all sentiments.

    There is an interconnectivity in the substance of our cultural heritage which repels disintegration and shall continue to bind us in oneness as we make efforts towards achieving a better Nigeria.

    It is a task on us as a people to love, tolerate and contribute our quota for the development of our dear Nation.

    Congratulations and Happy Independence day,
    God bless Nigeria!

    Modlin Odu,
    SA Media and Publicity To Sen. Sandy Onor

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Commends Calabar Canaan City Lions Club For Building The Eye Theatre Complex, Donates 1M To support The E-Library Project.

    Sen. Sandy Onor Commends Calabar Canaan City Lions Club For Building The Eye Theatre Complex, Donates 1M To support The E-Library Project.

    By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

    The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Onor has commended the humanitarian efforts of the Calabar Lions Club for building and handing over to the state government, the Eye Theatre Complex at the General Hospital, Calabar among other humanitarian services including provision and distribution of palliatives to members of the public to cushion the effects of Covid-19.

    The lawmaker made the commendation, when he chaired the Fund raising and dinner investiture Ceremony of Lion Nnaemeka Victor Ohaeri, as President Calabar Cannan City Lions Club, held at the Pearl Ball Room, Transcorp Hotel, Calabar on Friday, 18th September, 2020.

    The Senator was represented at the event by the Director General, Caterpillar Movement, Chief Hon. Joe Obi Bisong.

    The lawmaker lauded the unrelenting commitment of Lion Clubs, Region 5, Zone 5b, District 404 – A2, Nigeria for its contributions to better the lives of the people, and averred that “your gesture is in line with your purpose which is to encourage service minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public offices and private endeavors”

    The senator also acknowledged the foresightedness of the club to undertake the Eye Theatre Complex, and held that “when you have no sight, you won’t even know where you are going to. For the Club to undertake this project, I commend you very sincerely. This would not have come at a better time than now”

    As part of the senator’s contribution to the President’s immediate intention of speedy completion of the E-Library project, located at the State Library complex, which is at the lintel level, the senator donated the sum of one million (#1,000,000.00) to the club and used the opportunity to call on well spirited cooperate organizations and individuals to rise to the challenge of the moment to support the club to build and equip the E-library for usage by our children.

    Speaking with journalists shortly after the event, the DG, Caterpillar Movement stated that “Lion Club’s activities and especially the event today is humanity targeted, at the end of the day the society and humanity will benefit from it and so, I thank the organizers very profoundly”

    On the relationship with the President of the Calabar Canaan City Lions Club, Lion Nnaemeka Victor Ohaeri, the DG stated that “he is a very fantastic guy, he is been our personal friend. He has worked very closely with us. He is a guy we depend on for a whole lots of issues. Our experience with him is that he is very accountable. He is a very trusted fellow”

  • Sen. Sandy Onor Eulogises Chief Wilfred Inah @80 Birth Anniversary, Described Him As An Elder Statesman

    Sen. Sandy Onor Eulogises Chief Wilfred Inah @80 Birth Anniversary, Described Him As An Elder Statesman

    By Joseph Ndifon

    The senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen. Prof. Sandy Ojang Onor eulogised Chief Wilfred Inah, a former secretary of the Cross River State Civil Service Commission, Head of Service of Cross River State, Commissioner in the Federal Character Commission and gubernatorial aspirant of the defunct National Republican Convention(NRC).

    Sen. Onor described him as an elder statesman who traversed the length and breadth of the state and country to serve his fatherland, maintained that his contributions to the society cannot be forgotten in a hurry.

    Speaking at the occasion to mark the 80th birth anniversary celebration at Chief Inah’s residence on Friday, September 11, 2020, Sen. Sandy Onor described him as succinctly simple, sincere and steadfast, who gave back to the society that made him and played pioneering roles in the formation of several structures in the present day Cross River State such as; ban in the consumption of alcoholic drinks in offices during official hours and the construction of four buildings at the Cross River State Liaison Office in Lagos.