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Cross River Commits To Safety Of Commercial Transport Operators, Provides Dispatch Riders With Branded Helmets The Cross River State government has launched an initiative aimed at enhancing the safety and security of commercial transportation operators. The initiative, with primary focus on dispatch riders is  championed by the Commercial Transportation Regulatory Agency (CTRA), with the provision of branded crash helmets designed to promote both road safety and the state's vibrant tourism.  The helmets adorned with the state's logo and tourism slogans, aim to not only safeguard the lives of  riders but also project them as ambassadors for the state's rich cultural and natural heritage. Chairman of the agency,, Comr. Efa Nyong, in his remark during the launch, emphasized the significance of the initiative, while maintaining that safety is crucial for the survival of the operators and their businesses. He urged Cross Riverians, particularly those in the commercial transpor...

Odukpani Chairmanship Seat: Edem Darlington Best Prepared, Most Acceptable As Cross Riverians continue to anticipate the conduct of local government elections in the state, and with the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) further stating that elections will hold before the end of December, 2024, permutations are rife as to who is most prepared, deserves to or should occupy the plomp position in the third tier of government across the 18 councils of Cross River State. In Odukpani local government area, names like Edem Darlington, Governor Bassey Otu's Deputy Press Secretary (from Ikoneto ward), Etim Asido, a former councillor and secretary of the Governor's family (Otu Mesembe House - Adiabo), Bassey Inyang, a Public Affairs Manager with Lafarge Africa PLC, Mfamosing Plant, and Eyo Nsa, have all been touted to be aspiring for the chairmanship position. Even a cursory look at the the aforementioned aspirants individuals records shows has laid bare who is better prepa...

 2024 CRS LG Elections: Amb Kanjal Awam, Convener Of Know Your Aspirants Advocates For Grassroot Inclusion And Participation In its bid to shape the conversation and open up the democratic space, the Publisher of Inside Cross River News Magazine and Convener of KNOW YOUR ASPIRANTS, Amb Kanjal Awam is enhancing the political process by deepening the conversation on how candidates for the 2024 Local Government election emerge. Through his Independent Citizens Advocacy and peculiar needs assessment he has been able to shape the conversation, galvanize grassroot participation and set agenda for the incoming Chairmen of Councils It will no longer be business as usual, the Supreme Court judgement on Local Government Autonomy will further open up the democratic space and enhance political participation. The Joint Local Government Accounting System was a cog in the wheels of progress. The judgement is victory for democracy and will bolster socioeconomic development in the third tier of gov...