NEMA, CR-SEMA Assess UniCROSS Drainage Channels, Move to Address Persistent Flooding By David Asu The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has commenced assessment of major drainage channels within the University of Cross River State (UniCROSS), Calabar, following concerns over persistent flooding in parts of the institution. The assessment led by the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, visited the university alongside the Acting Head of Operations for Cross River and Akwa Ibom, NEMA, Mr. Austin Awoji, and the Disaster Management Officer of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Mr. Agbor Okim. The visit followed a letter from the Vice Chancellor of Unicross, Prof. Francisca Bassey , drawing the attention of CR-SEMA to the condition of drainage channels within and around the university and the flooding challenges being experienced by the institution and surroun...
Ndoma Odey Foundation Distributes Relief Materials, Cash Support to Alesi Community, Calls for Lasting Solution to the Crisis
Ndoma Odey Foundation Distributes Relief Materials, Cash Support to Alesi Community, Calls for Lasting Solution to the Crisis The Ndoma Odey Foundation on Wednesday distributed relief materials, including bags of rice and cash support, to residents of Alesi Community in Ofutop, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the prolonged inter-communal conflict between Alesi and neighbouring Ochon Community in Obubra Local Government Area. Presenting the relief materials and cash donation to the community, the Director-General of the Ndoma Odey Foundation and Director with the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service, Chief Dr. Ndoma Odey, said the intervention was motivated by the Foundation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable people and providing succour to communities facing difficult circumstances. He said the Foundation was particularly concerned about the impact of the crisis on women, youths, families and other vulnerable m...