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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...

 Jerry Achigbe Sponsors Yala New Yam Festival's Football Tournament, Donates N300,000 A young philanthropist and former House of Assembly Aspirant for Obubra I State Constituency, Prince Jerry Achigbe, has sponsored this year's Yala New Yam Festival's football tournament. The event, which took place from August 15th to 30th at the Christ the Kings Primary School field in Yala-Obubra, featured eight teams and was aimed at promoting unity and love and discovering talents in the community.  Presenting cash prizes to the winners and runner-ups and all the participating teams, Achigbe expressed joy in the success of the tournament, attributing it to the support and cooperation from various teams. He charged them to continue to be good ambassadors, imbibing good morals in the conduct of their daily activities. The son of the late Dr. Matthew Achigbe, former state chairman of the APC, who noted that football promotes unity, love, Community spirit and youth development called for s...

Governor Otu Seeks The Collaboration Of Humanitarian Workers To Save Lives, Reiterates Commitment To Defending The Rights Of Refugees and the vulnerable population in the state In a continued drive to create a world where every individual lives with dignity and true sense brotherhood through selfless services and humanitarian acts, the Cross River State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation led by the Honourable Commissioner Dr. Mrs. Helen Isamoh Egodo in collaboration with the wife of the Executive Governor of Cross River State Rev. Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu celebrates all distinguished humanitarian workers in the state and around the world in the 2024 World Humanitarian Day Symposium held in the  Conference Hall of Dannic Hotels, Ekorinim, Calabar, today, 29th August, 2024.  This august event was part of the 2024 World Humanitarian Day celebration to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the disastrous bomb attack on the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad,...

Odey Ndoma Foundation Provides Free Medical Services to Ikom Residents The Odey Ndoma Foundation has provided free medical services to residents of Yala Nkum Ward in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. The two-day medical outreach, which commenced on August 28, 2024 and concluded  on the 29  of the same month at the Yala Nkum Health Center, attracted a large number of men and women from the various villages comprising the clan, including neighboring wards of Nde, Ikom Urban and Ofutop,to thronged the venue to  receive free treatment. The Director-General of the foundation, Elder Dr. Ndoma Odey, remarked during the flag-off ceremony, that the medical outreach was part of the foundation's efforts to give back to society. He said" I believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their financial situation. We promise that this will be an annual activity and will not be limited to Yala Nkum Ward, but will be extended to other wards in d...

  C’River Assembly Confirms State Independent Electoral Commission, Internal Revenue Service. The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) as well as the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service. The Chairman and Members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) were confirmed on Tuesday, following a request from the state government in a letter to the House of Assembly signed by the Secretary of the State Government, Prof Anthony Owan Enoh. The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, admonished new members of the Commission and Revenue Service to maintain equity, be firm and fair to everyone, and, above all, avoid partisanship. The members of the Independent Electoral Commission confirmed by the House of Assembly include Mr. Ekong Edet Bocco, Chairman; Dr. La...

Helen Isamoh Leads 2024 World Humanitarian Day Celebration In Calabar The Honourable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Mrs Helen Isamoh Egodo in collaboration with the Office of the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency Rev. Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID),  the Family Health International (FHI 360), the Neighbourhood  Care-Well Foundation, and Her Excellency's Humanity Without Borders Empowerment Initiative, today,19th August, 2024, joined the United Nations and dependable humanitarian activists around the world in celebrating the 2024 World Humanitarian Day in Calabar. In a colourful Road Walk around the state capital which attracted top government functionaries, bureaucrats and office-bearers in many non-governmental organizations, the Cross River State Government further strengthened her deliberate efforts towards humanitarian services in a sacrifice of self and ...

College Of Medical Sciences Honours C'River Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner With Award  The College of Medical Sciences, of the University of Calabar, on 14th July, 2024, presented an award to Dr. Helen Isamoh-Egodo, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to humanitarian services in the state. The award presentation, led by the Student Union Government (SUG) President of the college, Comr. Obo Etem Okadim, and her Vice, Comr. Obu-Ukah Mario Ogban, acknowledged Dr. Isamoh-Egodo's tireless efforts in addressing humanitarian issues in the state. Comr. Okadim praised the Commissioner's dedication, stating, "It was imperative that we present this award to Dr. Isamoh-Egodo before the expiration of her tenure, in recognition of the great things she has been doing in the state." Dr. Isamoh-Egodo, in her reaction, expressed her gratitude, revealing that she had once considered a career in nursing bef...

 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.