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  Dr. Helen Egodo Receives in Her Office Biase Dynamic Women in Politics, Confirms Her Matron Earlier today, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Hon. Dr Helen Isamoh Egodo received in her office Biase Dynamic Women in Politics. In an opening speech by Dr. Florence, who first of all appreciated the honorable commissioner for finding  time to accept the Dynamic women in politics in her office despite her busy schedule Going further, Mrs. Florence led a scriptural session using the Rhapsody of reality as a tool to foster the session (1 Timothy 2:2). She explained the biblical portion, using it as a tool to encourage the members and citizens of Cross River State to obey the scriptures by always praying for their leaders. Mrs. Florence assured the Honorable Commissioner to always count on the women of biase, stating clearly that the whole women are solidly behind her and that they are all qualified to take on the task in which she (Dr. Helen) will involve them. The president ...

Environmental sanitation: CRSG reiterates commitment to improve Environmental  standards  By Sylvia Okoi The Cross River State Government through the Ministry of Environment has reiterated her avowed commitment to improving Environmental standards in the State. The Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi reterated this commitment while supervising  the weekly sanitation exercise across Calabar markets to ascertain the level of compliance. Evaluating the exercise as a serious activity, Hon. Osogi while speaking to news men in the course of the exercise,  stated that the sanitation  is geared towards actualizing the 'people's first' mantra of the State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu. In his words," what we are doing is what we  promised to do as a government. We are representing the government of the day headed by His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu. Our concern is to make sure that the people who are selling are doing so in a good environmen...

ODEY NDOMA FOUNDATION PRESENTS... SPORTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT The Sports industry is a billion dollar industry in developed countries, hence the benefits of sports to developing states/countries are indisputable. In these civilize countries, human performance activities are constructively design to positively affect not only the health or performance of athletes but to also influence the general economy of their region. In a community where the prosperity of sports is emphasized, its activities will generate much revenues, provide employment, promote tourism, foreign exchange, international relations and lot more. In conclusion, a supportive government takes initiatives to improve the sports industry through better policies, funding, and establishment of international ties. For more IDEAS on how to impact Ikom youths through football and other sporting activities, we need a collective collaboration to drive our Society for a brighter and better future, for all Ikom sons a...

Sports Minister Sets up Urgent Meeting with Club Owners, Referees Before Commencement of NPFL As matters continue to arise from the snub of Nigerian match officials for AFCON 2023 duties, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has called for an urgent engagement with the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) club owners and referees. The minister requested to personally meet with these group of stakeholders before the commencement of the new elite league season, so as to communicate officially with them. Senator Enoh said that “we must strive to get it right this time, because we cannot afford to keep going in circles. I am glad that there is a 30% increment on the indemnities of referees. Other things must be put in place to create an enabling environment for officiating to be at a level we want.” “Referees are an important part of football and their performance can have an impact on results, general ranking of our league and the kind of image we have, so w...

C'River Govt. Reacts To Fake Media Reports, Says Gov. Otu Has Not Awarded Any N5B Renovation Contract 

New Yam Festival: Human Capital and Entrepreneurial Development Commissioner, Kingsley Egumi Sends Heart-Warming Message To The People Of Bakor The honourable commissioner for Human Capital and Entrepreneurial Development, Cross River State, Hon. Kingsley Egumi has felicitated with the people of Bakor on the occasion of their 2023 New Yam celebration.  The message read: "HAPPY NEW YAM FESTIVAL TO BAKOR NATION We're indeed elated to carry out the practice of our existing culture in marking another Bakor New Yam Festival. This reminds us of the Agricultural strength we've held as a Nation"

C'River Executive Council Retreat: Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner, Helen Egodo Expresses Gratitude To Gov. Otu, SSG For The Privilege To Participate In The Event, Describes It As A Boost For The Discharge Of Her Duties  The Hon. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Helen Egodo, participated in the 2-day Executive Council retreat organized by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government which held on wednesday, 13th through thursday, 14th September, 2023 at the Prestigious Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC) with the theme: “Rebuilding Cross River State”.  The convergence of Cross River State Operatives was aimed at equipping members of the state’s executive council with principles for good governance and rich inestimable experiences that collectively exceed 500 years of hands-on experience from veteran bureaucrats who had been part of the Cross River State success story from different eras complemented by some critical external stakeholders.  Dr ...

  C'River Commissioner For Wealth Creation And Employment Felicitates With The People Of Bakor On The Occasion Of Their 2023 New Yam Festival  Today, the 15th day of September, the Bakor people of Ogoja/Ikom, Cross River State, come together in joyous celebration to commemorate their highly anticipated New Yam Festival known as NTO'HL.  This vibrant and culturally significant festival serves as a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards God for safeguarding their lives and blessing them with a bountiful Harvest of Yam, the king crop.  The festival also presents a platform for the showcasing of the rich cultural heritage of the Bakor Nation which cuts across Ogoja and Ikom Local Government Areas.  As a son of Bakor, I am truly delighted to extend my warmest and most sincere wishes to the entire Bakor Nation, as they embark on this year's New Yam festivities.  May this auspicious occasion be filled with boundless joy, unity, and an abundance of blessings for...

Agriculture And Irrigation Development Commissioner, Johnson Ebokpo Jnr Honours Graduands and Industrial Trainees From Cross River Basin Development Authority in Calabar By © JAE media It was an  Epoch making Event as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo Jr. graced the occasion of 2nd graduation ceremony of 210 Youths and I.T Students organized by the management of Cross River Basin Development Authority. In his good will message, Commissioner Ebokpo who was very certified on noticing irrigation pipes  in the integrated farm despite the small size of the farm, thanked the workaholic Managing Director for the innovation, remarking  that he deserved a national honour over the laudable and visible strides,adding that the farm is well integrated  to encompass various units in agriculture sector such as fishing, live stocking, crops planting among others. He pledged that his ministry shall invest heavily in school farming projec...

  The Forthcoming Ukelle New Yam Festival: Fostering Ancestral Heritage By Ugo Solomon Ugo The Ukelle people known as Constituency II in Yala Local Government Area celebrate a rich tradition that connects indigenous people of Ukelle to their ancestral roots through Likpeh Ukelle. This annual event is not just a mere harvest festival; it is a unique cultural celebration that strengthens the bonds of brotherhood and preserves the heritage of this vibrant nation noted for its agrarian nature. Ukelle day is indeed a historic day of festivity in Wanokom, Wanikade, Wanihem, Ijiraga and Mfuma/Ntrigom. Ukelle history is intertwined with agriculture and yam often considered the king of crops in Nigeria, plays a pivotal role during the festival.  Typically, Ukelle New Yam Festival takes place on 16th September which is always a new year for the Ukelle nation. It is a sacred tradition that was handed down as an ancestral heritage. At its core, the festival is also a thanksgiving ceremony...

Biase Students To Organise A Football Competition In Honour Of Commissioners for Humanitarian Affairs and Youths Development Cross River students, under the aegis of National Association of Biase Students, University of Calabar Chapter, have proposed a football competition in honour of Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Mrs Helen Egodo and her counterpart in the ministry of youths development, Barr. Ijum Ukam. The association disclosed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the honourable commissioner for humanitarian affairs, Dr. Helen Egodo, in her office at Hope Waddel Avenue, Calabar. The competition, which will be between students of the University of Cross River State (Unicross) and the University of Calabar (Unical) is aimed at showing appreciation to the commissioners for their contributions toward the development of Biase Local Government Area and their continuous support for the association. Speaking, president of the National Association of Biase Students, *Comra...

 Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem (5th right); Dr Ndoma Odey (left); High Chief Patrick Inyang (4th right); Mrs Nancy Ndoma and other dignitaries at the dinner with the Speaker. We have all keyed into Gov Otu’s ‘People’s Manifesto’ — Ndoma Odey By Agbonkhese Oboh, VanguardNews  Dr. Ndoma Odey, the Director-General of Restoration Grassroots Movement in APC, Cross River State, has said the people of the state have all keyed into the manifesto of Governor Bassey Otu. Odey, an accountant and auditor, said it was inevitable that Governor Otu enjoys such support given that it the governor makes governance people-oriented. Odey, who ran for a seat in the state House of Assembly in 2022, spoke when his group played host to the Speaker of the state, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem during a dinner in Lagos on Saturday. According to him, “If my Speaker is in Lagos, it’s incumbent on me to host him. Our people’s welfare-oriented governor, Bassey Otu, sent a high-po...

Sports Minister to Meet with NFF, Referees’ Association, Others, Over Non-inclusion of Nigerian Officials for AFCON 2023 The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has expressed his displeasure over the non-inclusion of Nigerian officials amongst the match officials listed for the 2023 African Cup of Nations, holding in Cote D’Ivoire next year. Enoh stated that given Nigeria’s population and pedigree in football, the country should not be in such predicament, as he promised to hold engagements with bodies related to the matter. The Minister stated thus “at the last AFCON (2021), Nigeria only had one assistant referee listed amongst the match officials. Two years prior, we didn’t have any centre referee too. Going in to the next AFCON, we still won’t have any Nigerian official. I am going to interrogate this matter. We will have engagements with the NFF, the Referees’ Association, the League Board, because we need to get to the bottom of this.” Senator Enoh al...

  Homeward Bound Amid Lockdown: How CJ Okoye Sets Record by Helping 610 People Between Canada & West Africa There are some heart-warming stories that seem to defy all odds. C.J Okoye’s is one. A story that exudes life, hope, compassion, and respect for human life.  When the insidious coronavirus dubbed COVID-19 started in December 2019, little did people know that the essential part of their lives will be affected. The tainted hope of the world, especially the danger-bound Nigerians, between Canada and West Africa, was at the precipice when C.J okoye decided to champion their safety. C.J Okoye rose as the last hope of the common man by devising a remarkable plan to repatriate 610 Canadians and West Africans trapped 9,000 kilometers away from home. C.J Okoye donned compassion and respect for the life of helpless men, and his company, Globe Cargo Logistics Services and World Wide Charter Services teamed up to facilitate the return of the trapped people. When coronavirus grip...

  SPORTS MINISTER, JOHN ENOH MEETS NOC AND ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE ON WADA CHALLENGES The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has met with members of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and National Anti-Doping Committee on the challenges being faced as regards compliance with the standards of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Speaking at the meeting held today, at the Minister’s office inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja, Enoh reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria is given its rightful place in global sports, hence the need for athletes to compete clean in both local and international competitions, as well as meet the standards set by WADA. Honourable Enoh noted that as minister, he is working for the success of both government and the ministry and will do everything in his capacity to ensure Nigeria complies with WADA’s conditions to avoid athletes getting sanctioned, especially in the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympic ...

2023 World Food Day: C'River Commissioner For Agriculture And Irrigation Development, Johnson Ebokpo Jnr Inaugurates Planning Committee By © JAE media Ahead of the 2023 World Food Day, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo jnr. has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee (CPC) to plan activities for the celebration in the State. The inauguration took place in the Produce School hall of the Ministry, with members of the committee constituted from the various stakeholders in the Agriculture sector. Commissioner Ebokpo charged the Committee to work assiduously and explore innovations that will make this year celebration robust,  impactful and more rewarding adding that the committee should ensure enough awareness of all the line up of activities for the 2023 celebration. In response, the Central Planning Committee Chairman who is also the Director, Food nutrition and Marketing Department in the Agriculture and Irrigation Development Ministry...

Bakassi Fish Festival Gets Govt's Endorsement, Adopted Into C'River State Tourism Calendar  By Carolyn Ugbor  In a bid to enhance the tourism calendar and boost the growing tourism industry in Cross River State, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts And Culture, Chief Robert Abubakar Ewa has, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees of Bakassi Fish Festival, affirmed the adoption of the fishing fiesta as now part of the Cross River tourism calendar. He made this affirmation today, 12th September, 2023, while addressing members of the festival's Board of Trustees who were in his office on a courtesy visit. Chief Ewa however, applauded the Board of Trustees for their deep vision and great initiative in articulating the cultural heritage of the Bakassi people and expanding the frontiers of tourism in Cross River State. According to him, Bakassi is viewed in the international community as a fishing hub, noting that such events can be viewed globally since Cross River State is b...

  Gov. Otu Has Wooed Investors, Shown Commitment To The Progress And Prosperity Of Our State - Hon. Patrick Egbede, Wealth Creation and Employment Commissioner  COMMISSIONER FOR WEALTH CREATION AND EMPLOYMENT CONGRATULATES HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR PRINCE BESSEY OTU ON HIS 100 DAYS IN OFFICE Congratulations to His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, for successfully marking his first 100 days in office. This remarkable milestone is a testament to your unwavering dedication and commitment to the progress and prosperity of our great state. I would like to emphasize the exceptional efforts made by His Excellency, in attracting investors through the recent International Cooperation and Investment Summit which took place at the Calabar International Conference Center. This initiative has undoubtedly paved the way for economic growth and successfully wooed investors, bringing forth a wave of potential investments that will obviously transf...

C'River Humanitarian Commissioner, Helen Egodo Pays Familiarization Visit To UNHCR- United Nations Refugee Agency  The Commisioner for Humanitarian Affairs, CRS , Dr Helen Egodo, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Mbong, Directors and other team members from the Ministry embarked on a familiarization call to UNHCR Cross River State Field Last week Thursday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is one of the specialized programs of the United Nation, with a mandate to provide international protection to refugees and people in IDP camps. While making his remarks, Mr Muhammed Nafir the Head of Field, CRS UNHCR congratulated the commissioner on her well deserved appointment, positing that the visit proves her determination to work with them to improve the life of their targeted population.  Mr Richard Ballantine who serves as a field coordinator for the UNHCR intimated the Honorable Commissioner and her team on their recent/ ongoing activities in host...

C'River Govt Rehabilitates Former Athlete, Ironbar Bassey The Cross River State government through its Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in collaboration with the 10th State House of Assembly, has rehabilitated a former athlete, Bassey Etim Ironbar. Ironbar, a 1981 Nigerian Sports Festival Gold medalist, was said to have been living in extreme poverty in the streets of Lagos before he was discovered by the team on 8th September. The Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, CRS, Dr Helen Egodo and other lawmakers led by the Speaker, Hon Elvert Ayambem, embarked on a trip to Lagos to bring back the athlete. The team was successful in bringing him back to Cross River State, thanks to the support of the state governor, Sen Prince Bassey Otu   In a message dated September 9, 2023, the Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Dr. Helen Isamoh Egodo wrote: "In a bid to fulfill our commitment to providing material and logistics assistance to the needy and seeking...

  Election Tribunal: Etaba Dedicates Victory To God, Constituents The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Calabar, on Tuesday, Sept 12th, 2023 ruled in favor of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, RT. Hon Mike Etaba, in the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency election dispute.  In a statement released by Etaba, the three-term member dedicated his victory to God and the people of his constituency. He commended the judiciary for their tireless effort and careful supervision in ensuring that justice was delivered without prejudice. Etaba expressed his gratitude to former Governor of Cross River State, Sen. (Prof) Ben Ayade, incumbent Governor Sen. (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, and the entire people of Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency for their unwavering support in the election. He praised them for showing faith in his party and inspiring tremendous, robust, and admirable development in the area. "I am filled with gratitude to God for the just and fair decis...