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Cross River Committed to Domesticating Okpambe Fishing Festival, Describes Event as a Unique Tourism Product The Cross River State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has reaffirmed its commitment to domesticating the Okpambe Fishing Festival, describing the annual cultural event as a unique tourism product with the potential to boost the state's tourism economy, preserve cultural heritage and stimulate grassroots development. The assurance was given on Friday when organisers of the Okpambe Fishing Festival paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry at Okoi Arikpo House, Calabar, to seek stronger government partnership and discuss the formal domestication of the festival as part of the state's official tourism calendar. The delegation was led by the Director of the Festival and Chief Executive Officer of Coneri Nigeria, Amb. Comr. Eriacy Confidence Oba, and included the President-General of the Yala-Obubra Town Council and Crown Prince of the Kingdom, Agabaachanghro Ode Stephen In...

Gov Otu Commends CR-SEMA DG Efa Nyong's Leadership During Flood Simulation Exercise By David Asu Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has commended the Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, for his proactive leadership and commitment to disaster management since assuming office. The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, gave the commendation during the grand finale of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)'s three-day Full Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise held at Marina Beach, Calabar. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Prof. Owan Enoh said Mr. Nyong has, within a short period in office, demonstrated the competence, capacity and dedication required to effectively coordinate emergency management in Cross River State. He noted that the successful hosting of the simulation exercise, alongside the agency's swift res...

Gov Otu Reaffirms Commitment to Disaster Preparedness as NEMA Concludes Flood Simulation in Cross River By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), on Thursday concluded its three-day Full Scale Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise in Cross River State with a live demonstration of coordinated flood rescue operations aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and safeguarding lives ahead of the peak of the 2026 flood season. The simulation exercise, held at Marina Beach, Calabar, brought together emergency response agencies, security organisations, humanitarian partners, Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), development partners and community volunteers in a practical demonstration of search and rescue, evacuation, first aid and relief distribution during flood emergencies. The exercise formed the climax of the three-day programme designed to evaluate operational readi...

Etaba Facilitates Another Federal Job for Constituent Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency, has facilitated the employment of another constituent into the Nigeria Customs Service. The beneficiary, Mr. Esseh Monday Ayim, listed as No. 5 on the recently released final list, has been appointed as an Inspector in the Nigeria Customs Service, further demonstrating the lawmaker's sustained commitment to creating employment opportunities for the people of Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency. The appointment adds to the growing number of constituents who have benefited from Rt. Hon. Etaba's efforts in securing federal employment opportunities, empowerment initiatives, and other people-oriented interventions. In appreciation of the opportunity, the beneficiary, Mr. Esseh Monday Ayim, expressed profound gratitude to Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba for his support and intervention, describing the appointment as a proof to the lawmaker's commitment to empowering...

NEMA, CR-SEMA Assess Major Landslide Site Along Marina Road in Calabar By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), has conducted a joint assessment of a major landslide site at the Inland Waterways/Navy Jetty axis of Adas Junction along Marina Road, Old Town, Calabar, following the heavy rainfall that occurred on Monday. The assessment, carried out on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, formed part of ongoing efforts by emergency management stakeholders to evaluate disaster-prone locations across Cross River State and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to prevent further damage and safeguard lives and property. The joint delegation comprised officials of NEMA, CR-SEMA and other emergency management stakeholders participating in the ongoing Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise currently taking place in the state. At the site, the team observed that intense rainfall had triggered the co...

NEMA, CR-SEMA Commence Three-Day Flood Disaster Simulation Exercise in Cross River By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), on Tuesday commenced a three-day Flood Disaster Response Simulation Exercise in Calabar, Cross River State, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank, aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness, improving inter-agency coordination and enhancing the capacity of disaster responders ahead of the peak of the 2026 flood season. The exercise, code-named "Ex Ndiyang Uwem," officially began on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with a technical training session attended by emergency management stakeholders, security agencies, humanitarian organisations and disaster response institutions drawn from across the country.  The programme is expected to culminate on Thursday with a live flood simulation exercise at Marina Resort, Ca...

NEMA, CR-SEMA Continue Joint Flood Assessment Across Central Cross River Communities By David Asu The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has continued its joint damage and needs assessment across flood-affected communities in Central Cross River to determine the extent of destruction caused by the recent heavy rainfall and identify communities requiring urgent humanitarian intervention. The assessment, carried out on Thursday, July 23, 2026, covered communities in Ikom, Obubra, Biase and Akamkpa Local Government Areas, where the joint team inspected flood-damaged homes, farmlands and other critical infrastructure while interacting with community leaders and affected residents. Leading the exercise, the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, said the assessment formed part of the Cross River State Government's commitment to ensuring that no affected co...