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C'River Govt Commences Rehabilitation of Yellow Duke, Chambley, and Other Culverts to Prevent Road Collapse The Cross River State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of several culverts, including the Yellow Duke and Chambley culverts to avert imminent collapse. This strategic intervention aims to preserve the integrity of the road network and ensure the safety of commuters. According to Mr. Efa Nyong, one of landlords in the area, the deteriorating condition of these culverts posed a significant risk to the stability of the road, prompting the government's swift action. He praised Senator Bassey Edet Otu, the governor of the state for recognising the importance of maintaining robust infrastructure and for the prompt mobilisation of resources to address the critical repairs. The rehabilitation efforts involve comprehensive upgrades to strengthen the culverts and mitigate the effects of wear and tear.   

Belegete Community Crisis: Cross River Commissioner for  Humanitarian Affairs Meets Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs ...seeks for cooperation in supporting humanitarian crisis in Cross River State Following the suffering of the displaced people of Belegete community in Cross River who were ravaged by the Cameroonian Ambazonian attack, Dr Helen Isamoh -Egodo, Cross River Hon. Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has met with Mr A. Enitan, Permanent Secretary and Mr Charles Anero, Deputy Director, Humanitarian Affairs of the Federal Ministry Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Abuja. The meeting discussed  measures to cooperate in providing palliatives to the victims as a top priority, while highlighting the need for in-depth cooperation and collaboration not only between the state and ministry  but also with the international community to substantially improve humanitarian and poverty Alleviation in the state. The Permanent

FG Empowers 243 Farmers In C'River As Agric Commissioner Flags-Off Distribution Of Farm Inputs  By Blessing Enagu No fewer than 243 Small holder Farmers in Cross River State have benefitted from the training and empowerment programme organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and the Cross River State Government. The intervention under the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) is aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic growth in Nigeria. Cross River State beneficiaries comprised farmers across the state in crop value chains as well as poultry and fisheries production. Flagging off the exercise at the premises of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Calabar, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo lauded the Federal Government’s initiative of fostering agricultural productivity.   He affirme

House Of Reps Launches Inquiry Into Apiapum Road Construction Delay, Summons NDDC, Iwari Global Energy Limited For Explanations The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has commenced its investigation into the delayed construction of Apiapum Road in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State.  The committee led by the Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, the member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency held its first hearing on Thursday, 8th February, 2024, following a petition filed by Etaba Agbor Esq. against the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Iwari Global Energy Limited. Rt. Hon. Etaba expressed the committee's readiness to provide a fair platform for grievances to be addressed. Due to the fact that the respondents, NDDC and Iwari Global Energy Limited, were notably absent during the proceedings, the lawmaker adjourned the hearing to 27th February, 2024, urging the absent respondents to appear and explain the reasons behind the stalled project. T

Petition Against EEDC And TCN: Public Petitions Committee Fixes Date To Visit Mbaise Communities For Inspection FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PETITIONS INVESTIGATIVE HEARING Venue: House of Representatives, Room 429 (New Wing), FCT - Abuja Petition by M. C. Chambers against EEDC, TCN and NERC over total blackout, extortion, and total neglect of Mbaise District in Imo State: This is to bring to the notice of the good people of Mbaise, that the House Committee on Public Petitions, led by Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba MHR, has officially fixed dates for site visit and inspection of the abandoned and uncompleted Transmission Station situated between in Aboh Mbaise LGA and Umueleagwa in Ezinihitte Mbaise area of Imo State. The visit shall be in second week of March, 2024, as Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba as the Committee Chairman and his Colleagues officially visit Mbaise Communities for inspection. Barr. Nwaekpe wants the EEDC to stop giving estimated bill to his people, and also wants