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NEMA, CR-SEMA Lead Multi-Agency Flood Assessment as Stakeholders Rally Response to Calabar Flood Disaster By David Asu T he Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday led a multi-agency on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by Thursday night's devastating flood in Calabar, bringing together key stakeholders to evaluate the extent of the damage and coordinate an effective government response. The assessment, led by the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, alongside the Head of Operations, NEMA Akwa Ibom/Cross River Office, Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, covered some of the worst-hit locations including Ibom Close Big Qua Town, Murray Street, Elijah Henshaw Street, Webber and Atu Street. Joining the assessment were the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Rosemary Onah, the State Director of Information, Mr. David A...

CR-SEMA Strengthens Partnership with NEMA, Intensifies Efforts to Improve Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response in C'River State The Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, on Wednesday led a high-powered delegation on a strategic visit to the Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response in Cross River State. The high-level meeting focused on key areas of collaboration, including emergency response coordination, staff capacity development, flood preparedness, search and rescue operations, disaster data management, and improved stakeholder engagement aimed at building a more resilient emergency management system. In his remark, the Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong, reaffirmed CR-SEMA's commitment to institutional reforms aimed at repositi...

Celebrating One Year of Impact: ECHOES of HWOSA Empowers Students Through Essay Competition and Scholarships By Ettah Emmanuel O. In an inspiring demonstration of its commitment to education, youth development, and community service, ECHOES of HWOSA has celebrated its first anniversary with a landmark Essay Writing Competition and Award-Giving Ceremony, reinforcing the publication's growing reputation as a catalyst for academic excellence and social impact. The historic event, held at the Chapel of Hope, Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, brought together education stakeholders, alumni, media professionals, students, parents, and distinguished guests in a celebration that transcended journalism to make a meaningful investment in the future of young learners. The anniversary event underscored ECHOES of HWOSA's philosophy that education remains one of the most powerful tools for sustainable development. Through the essay competition, students ...

C'River 2027: APC House of Assembly Candidate Ernest Joes Pays Students' School Fees, Vows to Champion Youth Development The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Obubra I State Constituency, Tpl. Ernest Joes Obasse, has continued to demonstrate his commitment to education and youth development by paying the school fees of some students across the constituency. The gesture came during an interactive engagement with students, youth leaders, and political stakeholders drawn from the various wards of Obubra I State Constituency. The meeting, which took place at the residence of Hon. Emmanuel Abeng, Commissioner I of the Forestry Commission, was aimed at fostering dialogue, understanding the challenges facing young people, and charting a path toward sustainable development in the constituency. Speaking during the engagement, Tpl. Obasse emphasized the importance of continuous interaction between leaders and the people they seek to serve. He noted that effective representati...

Ernest Obasse Tours Obubra I, Appreciates APC Members for Victory The APC Candidate for Obubra I State Constituency in the forthcoming elections, TPL Ernest Obasse, yesterday embarked on a thank-you tour across the four wards of Obubra Constituency I following the successful conduct of the party’s governorship primaries which produced His Excellency, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, as the APC governorship candidate, as well as the confidence reposed in him by party members to fly the party’s flag for the State House of Assembly election. During the visit, Obasse expressed profound appreciation to members and stakeholders of the party for their overwhelming support, loyalty, and commitment throughout the primary exercise. Addressing party faithful in the various wards, the APC flagbearer described the successful emergence of Governor Otu as a victory for unity, continuity, and the collective aspirations of the people of Cross River State. He reiterated the need for members of the party to remain ...

Ernest Joes Wins Obubra 1 APC Primaries Tpl. Dr. Ernest Joes has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for Obubra 1 State Constituency, securing the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 Cross River State House of Assembly elections. The primary election, which took place on Wednesday at the PCN Primary School Field in Ogada 2, Obubra LGA of Cross River State witnessed a large turnout of party faithful, stakeholders, youths, and women from across the four wards of the constituency. The exercise ended with overwhelming support for Dr. Ernest Joes, as party stakeholders and members unanimously affirmed him as the APC flag bearer for Obubra 1 State Constituency. Announcing the outcome of the primaries, the returning officer for  the constituency, Erong Igwe commended the peaceful conduct of members and described the process as transparent, credible, and reflective of the collective will of the people. Speaking after the exercise, former Chairman of Obubra Loca...