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 Deacon Clement Asanye Seeks Partnership for Cross River State's Growth Today, Governor Otu's Aide had productive meetings with Sir Maurice Effiwatt , Chairman of the Cross River State Civil Service Commission, to discuss strategic collaboration.   Deacon Asanye , Special Assistant on APC Support Groups to the Governor,also  engaged in insightful discussions with APC Ward Secretaries. These meetings signal exciting times ahead for Cross River State's APC Support Groups, as they work together to drive progress and development in the state.

Revenue Service Team Advocates For A Unified Approach To Revenue Generation In C'River State In a bid to foster collaboration and synergy between the board of Internal Revenue Service and other MDAs, a team of directors from the Board, on Tuesday, paid a scheduled visit to Hon. Mike Odere, the state's Commissioner for Finance, during which discussions were held with emphasis tailored towards revenue generation, budget planning, and financial management. The meeting explored ways to enhance the state's financial performance,  identifying areas of mutual interest between IRS and the ministry of finance. Members of the team, Dr. Ndoma Odey and Mr. Francis Peter, who are both Directors at the Board of Internal Revenue Service, shared insights on tax administration and revenue collection strategies, pledging to use their new roles to work for increased IGR in the state. The team also paid a brief visit to Mrs. Catherine, Clerk of the Cross River State House of Assembly, as part ...

Developing Story: Contractor Sues Otu to Court over failed State Library Contract Deal Governor Bassey Edet Otu's administration is currently facing charges for failing to adhere to a contract agreement with Henss Asset Company Nigeria Limited regarding the renovation and remodelling of the Cross River State Library Complex. According to documents obtained by our reporter, the Cross River State Government, under Governor Otu, engaged Henss Asset Company Nigeria Limited to renovate and remodel the dilapidated State Library Complex in Calabar, located behind Millennium Park. The contract was awarded for N670,424,703.35 (six hundred and seventy million, four hundred and twenty-four thousand, seven hundred and three naira, thirty-five Kobo)  The contract payment structure was outlined as follows: Mobilization Fee: 30% of the total contract sum, amounting to N201,127,411.00 (two hundred and one million, one hundred and twenty-seven thousand, four hundred and Eleven Naira). During Execut...

Asanye Seeks Collaboration With The Ministry of Human Capital Development To Empower Support Groups In The State The Special Assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on Support Groups Matters, Deacon Clement Asanye, has sought the collaboration of the Ministry of Human Capital Development and other government agencies in the state to empower support groups. Asanye made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Human Capital Development, Hon. Kingsley Egumi in his office on Thursday, August 8, 2024, expressing his commitment to enhancing the welfare and empowerment of support groups in the state. He maintained that the meeting was necessary to establish a collaborative framework between his office and the Ministry of Human Capital Development, with a focus on harnessing resources and opportunities for the benefit of support groups across the state, noting that the ongoing empowerment initiatives in the state would be leveraged to uplift support groups, enabling them ...

 Group calls on FG not to cancel #40000 per bag rice project ....Wants NIN to be used as a fair criteria to reach Nigerians ....To open farms and  food bank to help Nigerians and host 2024 Investment Dialogue soon A Group GCIO Nigerian Citizens Welfare Project ( GCIO-NCWP) has called on the federal government not to cancel the selling of 50kg of Rice for #40000 project as it will drive down the general prices of food and make life better for Nigerians. Reacting to the news of the suspension of the project by the federal government yesterday,the Director General of the group, ESANEROVO AGBODO  stated that the FG initiative was a good one and should not be cancelled. However he stated that the government should expand the scope to cover all Nigerians across all classes using the NIN as a fair Criteria rather than focusing on only Civil servants or distribution or selling through politicians. He however reiterated the stand of the group as published in the Media immediately ...

 UN, C'River Govt Partner to Support Refugees, Commit To Food Security And Self-Sufficiency The United Nations (UN) has announced its partnership with the Cross River State Government to provide 500 hectares of land for agricultural activities in Kajuk Village of Ogoja Local Government Area, expressing deep commitment to food security and self-sufficiency Speaking during a visit to state Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Hon. Patrick Egbede, the country Director for UNCHR, Confidence Ndoma emphasized that the initiative aims to support refugees in the region by providing opportunities for sustainable livelihoods,  enabling them to engage in farming and agricultural activities, and promoting food security and self-sufficiency He revealed that the allocated land will be used for crop cultivation, livestock production, and other agricultural purposes, including the planting of cassava, rice, tomatoes, okra, pepper, and groundnuts. Speaking at different Internals, the Government r...

Odey Drags Ayambem To Court, Challenges His Reaffirmation As C'River Assembly Speaker In a dramatic turn of events, a fresh judicial battle has erupted over the speakership of the Cross River State House of Assembly, as Joseph Odey, Director General of Youth Action Network (YAN) and an All Progressive Congress (APC) member, files a court order seeking to restrain Rt. Hon Elvert Ayambem from being recognized as Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Odey's suit, numbered HC/166/2024, names the Governor of Cross River State, Attorney General of the state, Clark of the House, and all 25 Members of the House of Assembly as defendants. He argues that Ayambem's reaffirmation as Speaker is invalid, as it did not follow the proper procedures outlined in the Assembly's rules. The controversy began on May 22, 2024, when a motion for Ayambem's removal was moved by Honorable Effiong Ekarika and seconded by Honorable Charles Omang, leading to his removal as Speaker by 17 out of 25 As...

Malabor Stakeholders Visit Dr. Edem Ebong, Hail Governor Otu For Appointing A Man With The Track Record Of Service As SA Cooperative Societies On Wednesday afternoon, 24th July 2024, a delegation from Malabor Stakeholders, University of Calabar, Calabar, paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Edem Ebong, Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperative Societies, at his office in Calabar. The visit was led by Comr. Ukpong Israel Peter. During the visit, the leader, Comr. Ukpong expressed gratitude to the Governor for appointing Dr. Edem Ebong as the Special Adviser on Cooperative Societies. He eulogized Dr. Ebong, highlighting his qualities and competence for the new role. The meeting commenced with warm greetings and pleasantries exchanged between the members of the delegation and Dr. Ebong. Comr. Ukpong Israel initiated the discussions by acknowledging the importance of the appointment and the pivotal role cooperative societies play in the socio-economic development of the State. In his speech, ...

A PC Support Groups Urge Cross Riverians Not To Join The Planned Nationwide Protest, Say State Yet To Recover From The Devastating Effects Of The Previous "END SARS" Protest Eriacy Confidence Oba A coalition of APC Support Groups in the South South geopolitical zone of the country has called on Cross Riverians and Southerners not to join the planned August 1 nationwide protest, citing the devastating effects of the previous "END SARS" protest, which resulted in the destruction of properties worth billions of naira and loss of lives, as reason. The group made the call on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Calabar during a World Press Conference, organized in conjunction with the office of the Special Assistant to  Governor Otu on APC Support Groups Matters, to address leaders and members of various support groups in Cross River State on the negative impact of the proposed protest as several unscrupulous elements are waiting to hijack such an event to cause mayhem in state ...

  Abi Communities Lament Deplorable Condition of Roads, Appeal For Urgent Interventions By Osim Eze Ogar Coneri Blog The deplorable condition of roads in Bahumono areas in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State has become a major setback for the development of the area, comprising several Communities. The poor roads have hindered economic growth, limited access to essential services, and affected the overall quality of life for residents. The roads, which are riddled with potholes and erosion, make it difficult for vehicles to ply, causing untold hardship to commuters and motorists. The situation is further compounded by the absence of drainage systems, leading to flooding and erosion during the rainy season. The poor road network has far-reaching consequences, including, discouraging  businesses and investors from setting up operations in the area, thereby stifling economic growth. Worse is that residents especially from usumutong, ebom, afafayi abeaugo, igoni igoni,e...