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 Etaba Felicitates Former First Lady, Dr. Linda Ayade On Her Birthday  Warmest congratulations to you, HE Dr. Linda Ayade, former first lady of our beloved state as you commemorate your birthday anniversary today! As the precious wife of former governor Ben Ayade, you championed various initiatives that contributed significantly to the development of our State. As you celebrate God's special grace in your life and family, may you experience joy, fulfillment, and continued success. Happy birthday ma'am! Signed: Rt Hon. Mike Etaba Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency And chairman  House Committee on public Petitions

CRSG FLAGS-OFF DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL INPUTS TO IFAD LIFE-ND PROJECT INCUBATEES . By Blessing Enagu Cross River State Government in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, Niger Delta Development Commission, International Fund for Agricultural Development and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises for Niger Delta (IFAD LIFE -ND) has distributed agricultural start-up inputs to the 4th batch of Incubatees of the State IFAD LIFE-ND Project. The Incubatees, mainly Cross River youths and women, were trained across nine enterprise interest areas in line with the project's objectives of enhancing income, food security and job creation for rural youths and women through sustainable agribusiness initiatives. Flagging off the distribution to the graduate Incubatees in a ceremony held at the Cross River Agricultural Development Programme (ADP)premises, Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo reaffirmed the pass...

  Nigerian Largest Youth Group to Honour UNICAL VC as Life Matron The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has been nominated for a prestigious Award as the Life Matron of the Youth Council of Nigeria. This was contained in a letter dated 11th December, 2023 and signed by the state Chairman of the Council, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr.  According to the letter, the Council avouch that Prof. Obi's selfless service to humanity, contribution to nation-building and Youth Development earns her the award of the Life Matron to the Youth Council in Cross River State.  It is worth noting that the National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) is the umbrella youth body in Nigeria with the mission to sensitize, organize, and coordinate activities of young people in Nigeria.  Accepting the nomination, the multi-award-winning Vice-Chancellor thanked the youth body for finding her worthy to be nominated for such a prestigious award while assuring that she will kee...

Bene Obo Isamoh Community In Biase LGA Visits The Commissioner For Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation   The village head of Bene Obo Isamoh in the Umon community of Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, HRH. Onun Eru Obo Agom, along with a team of delegates, paid a courtesy visit on Monday, December 12th 2023 on the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation CRS, Dr. Helen Agan Isamoh-Egodo.  The visit was  to congratulate the commissioner on her well deserved appointment by the executive governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu. During the visit they presented an award to the Honorable Commissioner and also thanked His Excellency for believing in their daughter enough to elevate her to this esteemed office.  They observed that by this appointment, our governor has demonstrated his faith in the leadership capacity of youths of Cross River State as well as in their steadfastness to ser...

Job Hazard: Man Gets 30 Million Naira Compensation After Reps Intervention  ...As Chairman, House Committee on Public Petition Pledges Continuous Fight For The Rights Of Workers In The Country  "Dear constituents and fellow Nigerians, I'm delighted to share a significant development in our pursuit of justice and safety for all. After 15 years of resilience, Tairu Quadri, a victim of a tragic job hazard, has received a well-deserved compensation of 30 million naira. As the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, I'm proud to have complemented the efforts of Rt. Hon. Wale Raji, member representing Ekpe Federal Constituency and other honourable members in securing this compensation for Mr. Quadri. His story is a stark reminder of the potential dangers that lurk in the workplace, especially in critical sectors like the electrical industry. Mr. Quadri, a former Electrical Engineering student, suffered a life-altering accident during an internship with the defunct P...

Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba Attends Thanksgiving Service In Honor Of Benedeth Nneoma Orisaeke  Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, the member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, attended a Thanksgiving Mass to express gratitude to God for the successful burial ceremony of Benedeth Nneoma Orisaeke.  The event took place at St. Peters De Apostle Catholic Church at 4/Corners, Ikom, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Parish Administrator, Very Rev. Fr. Benedict Mose, delivered an uplifting sermon based on the biblical reference from the book of 2 Chronicles 7:4. He emphasized the importance of offering sacrifices to God, following the example of Solomon's dedication of the Temple. Fr. Mose spoke highly of Benedeth Nneoma, praising her as a virtuous woman who selflessly sacrificed to bring happiness and comfort to others. He encouraged attendees to learn from her life and emulate her dedicated approach. The overwhelming attendance at the Thanksgiving Mass reflected the impac...

Cross River Indigenous Gospel Ministers Unite In Gratitude At State Thanksgiving Service Amidst vibrant hymns and fervent prayers by different denominations, particularly from the Apostolic Church and Anglican Church, the Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Minister's Forum on Saturday, December 16, 2023 held a momentous Thanksgiving service at the prestigious Cultural Centre main bowl in Calabar. The event brought together indigenous gospel ministers from across the state in a unified celebration of faith and gratitude. The main bowl of the Cultural Centre echoed with soul-stirring melodies as local gospel talents took center stage, captivating the audience with their heartfelt performances. The atmosphere was charged with an overwhelming sense of community and shared spirituality. Notable religious leaders and ministers delivered powerful sermons, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and unity in the face of challenges. Addressing members, the chairman of the forum, Evangelist...

  Biase Paramount Ruler Visits C'River Commissioner For Humanitarian Affairs The Paramount Ruler Of Biase LGA HRM. Onun Apostle Nicholas Odum (JP) visit the CRS commissioner for Humanitarian affairs Hon Dr Helen Isamoh Egodo It was with great pleasure and honour that the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs received her LGA Paramount ruler in a surprise unscheduled visit. The Paramount ruler of Biase who is also the Clan Head of Agwugune, ONUN APOSTLE NICHOLAS ODUM (JP ), was accompanied on the courtesy visit by Pastor Dennis Ogbo Bassey and Professor David Iyam who is visiting from the United States.  Arriving in her office, the Paramount ruler expressed his appreciation for the welcome accorded him and thanked the Commissioner for all the work she has been doing not only onbehalf of Biase but also for the State.  He mentioned in particular the tumultuous first 24hrs of the Commissioner's day in office where she was confronted with 2 serious emergencies that ...

Governor Otu Flags Off Vocational Skill Acquisition Mapping Assessment Tour, Restates Commitment To Uplifting Rural communities And Enhancing Livelihoods Through Strategic Skill Acquisition Initiatives In a significant stride toward empowering rural communities, the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in the company of the National Program Manager of Rural Vocational Skills in Nigeria, Hon Portrait Peterson, on Tuesday, December 13, 2023, flagged off the Vocational Skill Acquisition Mapping Assessment Tour on behalf of His Excellency, Sen Prince Bassey Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State. The objective of the tour is to comprehensively evaluate the vocational skill acquisition needs of rural communities in Cross River State and by conducting a thorough assessment, the government aims to tailor its support to address specific requirements, thereby fostering self-sufficiency and economic growth within these communities. During the event, Dr Egodo emphasized the ...

Commissioner For Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation, Helen Isamoh-Egodo Visits The Department Of State Services, C'River State Command  In continuation of her quest to foster harmonious working relationships with key stakeholders in Humanitarian interventions across the state, the Honorable Commissioner, Cross River State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Hon. Mrs. Helen Agan Isamoh-Egodo, Ph.D, paid a courtesy visit to the Department of State Services (DSS), Cross River State on December 12, 2023 at the Command’s Headquarters in Calabar. The visit afforded the Commissioner the opportunity to abreast the DSS on the mandate of the new ministry which include effective coordination of humanitarian interventions in the State as well as monitor, analyze and report on humanitarian development, disaster relief/management and emergency situations in the State. The Commissioner equally advocated the need for robust collaboration for effective service provis...

Egodo Commits To Eradication of Gender-Based Violence The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Mrs Helen Isamoh- Egodo, her counterpart in the Ministry of Women Affairs and other notable women of Cross River State took part in the just concluded 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The campaign, aims to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence against women and girls and calls for actions to end abuse. Dr. Egodo has a strong background in gender empowerment and development. Prior to her current position as commissioner, she served as the Special Adviser on Gender Development to the former governor of Cross River State, Senator Professor Ben Ayade and later as Zonal Women Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the Southern Senatorial District in 2022. During these times, she led several initiatives to promote gender emancipation and development in the state. Her dedication and contributions to gender issues in the state has earned her many recogniti...