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Cross River Indigenous Gospel Ministers Unite In Gratitude At State Thanksgiving Service

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

  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

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

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

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...