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CR-SEMA DG Visits Boro Pit Landslide Site, Assures Residents of Government's Support By David Asu The Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, has conducted an on-the-spot visit to the site of a devastating landslide at Boro Pit, Satellite Town, Calabar, following a heavy rainfall that triggered the disaster and claimed one life. The visit, carried out on Thursday, July 17, 2026, was aimed at obtaining a first-hand assessment of the situation ahead of a comprehensive damage and needs assessment to be conducted by the Agency. The landslide, which occurred after a prolonged downpour on Wednesday evening, affected two residential buildings, leaving several families devastated and causing extensive damage to property. One life was tragically lost during the incident, while other occupants narrowly escaped the disaster. Speaking during the visit, the Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident an...

Cross River State, UNHCR, Oban Community Strengthens Refugee Inclusion with 1,000-Hectare Agricultural Initiative By David Asu The Cross River State Government has taken a major step towards strengthening refugee protection and socio-economic inclusion with the formal signing of an agreement for the donation of 1,000 hectares of land by the Oban Community for refugee livelihood and agricultural activities in the state. The agreement was officially signed on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by the Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, marking a significant milestone in the State's commitment to promoting durable solutions for forcibly displaced persons. The initiative, expected to provide refugees with access to productive agricultural land will enable them to become self-reliant, improve their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to the economic development of their host communities. Speaking during the signing meeting, the repres...

Gov Otu Supports Families of Flood, Landslide Victims with Financial Assistance By David Asu The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has presented financial support to families who lost loved ones during the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar as part of the State Government's continued commitment to assisting victims affected by the tragic incidents. The financial support was presented on behalf of the Governor by the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, during a brief ceremony held at his office in Calabar in collaboration with the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), led by its Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong. The beneficiaries included Mr. Kingsley Etim, who lost his four children in the devastating landslide at Ikot Anwatim, Miss Sunday Jennifer, whose father lost his life while attempting to rescue the children during the incident, and Mrs. Chinonso Dominic, who lost her one-month-old b...

Governor Otu Commends CR-SEMA's Swift Response, Orders Immediate Intervention for Flood Victims By David Asu Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, on Sunday conducted an extensive on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by the recent flood and landslide disasters in Calabar, where he commended the prompt response of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) under the leadership of its Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong. The Governor, accompanied by the Director General of CR-SEMA, senior government officials, engineers from the Ministry of Works, the Nigerian Red Cross Society and other stakeholders, visited several communities devastated by the heavy rainfall to assess the extent of the damage and reassure affected residents of Government's commitment to providing relief and lasting solutions. Communities visited during the assessment included Elijah Henshaw Street, Webber Street, Atu Street, Ibesikpo Street, Mayne Avenue by Atakpa, and o...

C'River: SEMA, Red Cross Visit Landslide Scene, Assure Victims of Swift Relief s Visit de Sce The Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong , on Saturday led a team of emergency responders and officials of the Nigerian Red Cross Society on an on-the-spot assessment of the tragic landslide that occurred at Ikot Anwatim in Calabar Municipality , claiming five lives and leaving two others hospitalized. The assessment was aimed at evaluating the extent of the disaster, engaging directly with affected families, and coordinating immediate humanitarian interventions for victims of the incident. Speaking during the visit, Nyong described the disaster as a heartbreaking tragedy that has plunged the community into mourning. He said the team met with grieving relatives, sympathized with survivors, and witnessed firsthand the pain and devastation caused by the landslide. The CR-SEMA Director General conveyed the deepest condolences of His E...

NEMA, CR-SEMA Lead Multi-Agency Flood Assessment as Stakeholders Rally Response to Calabar Flood Disaster By David Asu T he Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday led a multi-agency on-the-spot assessment of communities affected by Thursday night's devastating flood in Calabar, bringing together key stakeholders to evaluate the extent of the damage and coordinate an effective government response. The assessment, led by the Director General of CR-SEMA, Mr. Efa Nyong, alongside the Head of Operations, NEMA Akwa Ibom/Cross River Office, Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, covered some of the worst-hit locations including Ibom Close Big Qua Town, Murray Street, Elijah Henshaw Street, Webber and Atu Street. Joining the assessment were the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Rosemary Onah, the State Director of Information, Mr. David A...

CR-SEMA Strengthens Partnership with NEMA, Intensifies Efforts to Improve Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Response in C'River State The Director General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA), Mr. Efa Nyong, on Wednesday led a high-powered delegation on a strategic visit to the Operations Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response in Cross River State. The high-level meeting focused on key areas of collaboration, including emergency response coordination, staff capacity development, flood preparedness, search and rescue operations, disaster data management, and improved stakeholder engagement aimed at building a more resilient emergency management system. In his remark, the Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong, reaffirmed CR-SEMA's commitment to institutional reforms aimed at repositi...