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Nigerian Red Cross Activates Flood Anticipatory Action in Cross River, Selects Biase, Calabar South for Intervention

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Nigerian Red Cross Activates Flood Anticipatory Action in Cross River, Selects Biase, Calabar South for Intervention By David Asu The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) through the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF), has commenced a 10-day anticipatory action operation in Cross River State to strengthen preparedness and reduce the humanitarian impact of possible flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The initiative, which brings together the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), government agencies and other humanitarian stakeholders, commenced with a stakeholders’ coordination meeting in Calabar on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The operation follows the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) National Flood Advisory, which indicates an increased likelihood of riverine and flash flooding in several parts of the country as a result of sustain...
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Red Cross, CR-SEMA, Take Flood Preparedness Campaign to Biase, Assure Communities of Timely Government Response

By Eriacy Confidence
Red Cross, CR-SEMA, Take Flood Preparedness Campaign to Biase, Assure Communities of Timely Government Response By David Asu The Nigerian Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), has taken its flood preparedness and anticipatory action campaign to Biase Local Government Area, with stakeholders urging residents to take early warnings seriously and prepare ahead of possible flooding. The sensitization programme, held at the Biase Local Government Council, brought together officials of the Local Government, Security Stakeholders, traditional institutions, community representatives, the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC), education stakeholders and humanitarian responders. Welcoming participants, the Vice Chairman of Biase Local Government Area, Hon. Ekuma Ngwu, who represented the Executive Chairman, Hon. Edodi Eyong, conveyed the Chairman’s appreciation to the Nigerian Red Cross Society and CR-SEMA for selecting Biase ...
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NEMA, CR-SEMA Assess Landslide Damage at Blake's Resort

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NEMA, CR-SEMA Assess Landslide Damage at Blake's Resort By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of a landslide that severely damaged the uncompleted Blake's Resort at Marina Resort, Calabar. The assessment, carried out today, was led by the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, alongside the Acting Head of Operations, NEMA Akwa Ibom/Cross River Operations Office, Mr. Austin Awoji and representatives of the Nigerian Red Cross Society. At Blake's Resort, the delegation inspected the extensive destruction caused by the landslide, which affected parts of the nearly completed facility that was scheduled for commissioning next week.  The incident destroyed sections of the roof and other parts of the structure, with property worth millions of naira damaged. Speaking during the assessment, the Facil...
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Federal Government Moves to Support Cross River as South South Development Commission Leads Disaster Assessment Tour

By Eriacy Confidence
Federal Government Moves to Support Cross River as South South Development Commission Leads Disaster Assessment Tour By David Asu The Federal Government, through the South South Development Commission (SSDC), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of flood and landslide-affected communities in Calabar as part of efforts to coordinate humanitarian interventions and develop long-term environmental resilience strategies across the South-South region. The assessment, carried out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, was led by the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission, Miss Usoro Offiong Akpabio, whose visit underscored the Federal Government's commitment to supporting Cross River State in addressing the humanitarian and environmental challenges arising from recent flood and landslide disasters.  She was acc...
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Cross River Committed to Domesticating Okpambe Fishing Festival, Describes Event as a Unique Tourism Product

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Cross River Committed to Domesticating Okpambe Fishing Festival, Describes Event as a Unique Tourism Product The Cross River State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has reaffirmed its commitment to domesticating the Okpambe Fishing Festival, describing the annual cultural event as a unique tourism product with the potential to boost the state's tourism economy, preserve cultural heritage and stimulate grassroots development. The assurance was given on Friday when organisers of the Okpambe Fishing Festival paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry at Okoi Arikpo House, Calabar, to seek stronger government partnership and discuss the formal domestication of the festival as part of the state's official tourism calendar. The delegation was led by the Director of the Festival and Chief Executive Officer of Coneri Nigeria, Amb. Comr. Eriacy Confidence Oba, and included the President-General of the Yala-Obubra Town Council and Crown Prince of the Kingdom, Agabaachanghro Ode Stephen In...
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Gov Otu Commends CR-SEMA DG Efa Nyong's Leadership During Flood Simulation Exercise

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Gov Otu Commends CR-SEMA DG Efa Nyong's Leadership During Flood Simulation Exercise By David Asu Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has commended the Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, for his proactive leadership and commitment to disaster management since assuming office. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, gave the commendation during the grand finale of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)'s three-day Full Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise held at Marina Beach, Calabar. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Prof. Owan Enoh said Mr. Nyong has, within a short period in office, demonstrated the competence, capacity and dedication required to effectively coordinate emergency management in Cross River State. He noted that the successful hosting of the simulation exercise, alongside the agency's swift res...
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Gov Otu Reaffirms Commitment to Disaster Preparedness as NEMA Concludes Flood Simulation in Cross River

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Gov Otu Reaffirms Commitment to Disaster Preparedness as NEMA Concludes Flood Simulation in Cross River By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), on Thursday concluded its three-day Full Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise in Cross River State with a live demonstration of coordinated flood rescue operations aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and safeguarding lives ahead of the peak of the 2026 flood season. The simulation exercise, held at Marina Beach, Calabar, brought together emergency response agencies, security organisations, humanitarian partners, Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), development partners and community volunteers in a practical demonstration of search and rescue, evacuation, first aid and relief distribution during flood emergencies. The exercise formed the climax of the three-day programme designed to evaluate operational readi...
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