Month: June 2021

The Member Representing Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Rt.  Hon.  Legor Idagbo met with the CEO Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote at his company headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. Among issues discussed were Nigerian Content Development as it affects the the non oil sector and  The Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill 2020. The Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill 2020  seeks to expand the scope of local content in the NOGICD Act to cover the non oil sector thus enhancing the value of indigenous businesses.

By Ebriku John Friday For food system to bring desired value, quality of food is critical, the governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade has said. The governor stayed this at the National Consolidatory Dialogue on the United Nations Food Summit 2021 in Abuja on Tuesday. He also said for Nigeria to overcome the unpleasant challenge of stunted growth among her citizenry, the objective of the food system should go beyond financing and include nutrient content of food which entails food fortification. According to Governor Ayade, government must…

The member representing Yala 1 State Constituency in Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) and Deputy Whip, Rt. Hon. Regina Anyogo lend her voice in full support of the decision of the State Government to obtain a loan facility to empower 2000 women from Cross River State Northern Senatorial District. Hon.Regina argued that since good governance is all about improving the lives of the people,approving the credit facility will go a long way to enhancing productivity, economy and reducing poverty. She further lauded the State Government initiative,since it is…

By Ebriku John Friday Foreign investors from India who have chosen to invest in Cross River State, have embarked on a facility tour around the Ayade Industrial Park. Conducting them round the industries at the Industrial Park, the commissioner for industries, Mr. Peter Egba assured the investors of absolute government support and enabling business environment in Cross River. They said the state is security risk- free and the Governor, Sen.(Prof) Ben Ayade through his ebullient spirit of enterprise has structured all modalities to ensure business progression and make Cross River…

…Urges Nigerians to prayer for nation’s peace, unity and leaders By Ebriku John Friday The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, (DLCM) and Deeper Life Bible Church Worldwide, Pastor William Kumuyi, has said staying together as one Nigeria is better, adding that if the concerns of various groups agitating for secession is addressed, the country would remain united. Pastor Kumuyi also urged Nigerians to never relent in praying for the unity and peace of the country as well as their leaders as the desired answers would come. Addressing journalists during…

Minister of State, Power, Goddy Jedy Agba, OFR, has identified dialoque as well as access to quality and sound education as most viable solutions to recent uprising in regional agitations in Nigeria. Agba stated this when principal officers of the Benson Idahosa University (BIU) paid him a courtesy visit in his office to inform him of his nomination for a Doctorate degree by the University during their forthcoming convocation ceremony. The Minister stressed the need for leaders across the country to interact and dialoque to find solution to the challenges…

By Ebriku John Friday The newly appointed Executive Chairman of Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has been inaugurated to assume and commence with the tasks of his new office. He was inaugurated on Thursday, June 28, 2021 by the Cross River State Commissioner for Quality Education, Dr Godwin Amanke at the Ministry of Education, Calabar, the Cross River State capital. It would be recalled that Hon Victor Omaga Odo was appointed by the Cross River State Governor, Prof Sir Ben Ayade on June 22, 2021 to fill…