….says party satisfied with promoting internal democracy A notable media wing of the office of the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Plug Media has hailed the Chairman of the APC, Cross River State Chapter, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP, over the peaceful and successful conduct of the party’s local government primaries ahead of the Local Government elections coming up soon. The Plug Media, in a statement said the Cross River State Chapter of APC is poised for continued success under the leadership of Eba. He said:…
Read MoreTag: Cross River State
Ensuring Equity in Yala LGA Poll: Why Chairmanship Should Return to South Ukelle
As the anticipation for the next council chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State reaches its peak, the debate over where the chairmanship should be zoned is becoming more intense. The conventional zoning arrangement, which divides Yala LGA between Yala I and Yala II constituencies, has been a cornerstone of political stability in the area. This arrangement, when followed with fairness, ensures that all communities within the LGA feel represented and included in governance. As such, it is critical that the upcoming chairmanship is zoned to South…
Read MoreDeplorable State of Ugboro Road Junction: Bekwarra HOLGA Appeals For Intervention
The Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA), Bekwarra Council, Mrs Angela Ugbut-Agboje have appealed to the Cross River State government, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and other concerned authorities to come to their aid over the deplorable conditions of roads in the area. Mrs Ugbut expressed concern over the dilapidated condition of roads in the community; particularly Ugboro junction while speaking to newsmen recently. She said that residents, commuters and transporters have been battling to cope with the dilapidated condition of the road, reiterating that the community would soon…
Read MoreFirm To Ease Transport With CNG Powered Commercial Buses, Tricycles For RTEAN Members In Cross River
A leading Gas and Power company in Nigeria Blue Stone Gas and Power Company Limited is to boost the Transportation sector in Cross River State through the provision of hundreds of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered commercial buses and tricycles popularly known as Keke. This was made known when the Executive Director, Blue Stone Gas and Power Limited, Prince Deji Afolabi alongside Head of the company in Cross River State, Mr. Emmanuel Etim had a meeting with the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Transportation Ekpeyong Cobham in Calabar recently. Also present…
Read MoreGovernor Otu Appoints Boniface Okache As Deputy Chief Of Staff
In a significant move for the administration of Cross River State, Governor Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has appointed Hon. Boniface Okache as the Deputy Chief of Staff. Okache, who hails from Ada Okpoma Yala in Cross River State, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served previously in key governmental positions. Before this appointment, Okache held the position of Secretary of Council in Yala Local Government, where he was instrumental in various administrative and community-focused initiatives. His leadership and organizational skills were widely recognized, earning him a…
Read MoreCross River SA Commends Gov Otu’s Development, Security Initiatives
The Special Adviser on Security Operations and Surveillance to the Cross River State Governor, Mr Austin Wonor Ibu has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his proactive approach to development, particularly in infrastructure projects and security. Wonor praised Governor Otu for fulfilling his campaign promises and advancing his People First Mantra, urban renewal agenda, peace and security which even critics can’t fault. He lauded Governor Otu’s performance in improving security and executing developmental projects in the State, urging continued support for his administration to ensure the delivery of more dividends of…
Read MoreSen Odey Named Chairman Of Technical Committee For Refugee And Host Communities Education Project In Cross River
Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D has been inaugurated Chairman of the Technical Committee of GPE Refugee and host communities Education project by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria and Mediatrix Development Foundation, UNHCR, on Tuesday in Calabar. The inauguration was performed by the Federal Ministry of Education representative, Mr Godwin Odey, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, OON, mni, with Senator Stephen Odey as Chairman and 7 others as members. The Committee…
Read More
