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   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment by inaugurating the National Youth Conference Planning Committee at the State House, Abuja. The committee, tasked with shaping policies that will drive Nigeria’s development, includes Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, who expressed enthusiasm about the President’s vision. Speaking after the inauguration, Senator Ekpenyong emphasized that the government’s ongoing economic reforms are laying the foundation for job creation, entrepreneurship, and opportunities that will retain Nigeria’s best talents. He noted that President Tinubu is determined to reverse human capital flight by strengthening the economy to benefit all citizens. "The President’s message was clear—his administration is fully committed to empowering young Nigerians and creating a prosperous future for all. This conference presents a unique opportunity for us to influence governance, economic transformation, technology, climat...

  Calabar South Local Government Area (LGA) witnessed an inspiring and impactful International Women’s Day celebration, spearheaded by Assoc. Prof. Esther Archibong, the wife of the Executive Chairman. As a strong advocate for women's empowerment, she used the occasion to uplift and support widows, vulnerable women, and persons with disabilities in the LGA. Beyond her role as the wife of the Chairman, Assoc. Prof. Archibong is the Special Adviser and Focal Person for the National Social Investment Program (NSIP) in Cross River State. She also serves as the Chairperson of the Committee of Wives of LGA Chairmen in Cross River State, making her a formidable force in social welfare and community development. Representing Her Excellency, Rev. Eyoanwan Prince Bassey Otu, wife of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Assoc. Prof. Archibong delivered a powerful keynote address. She emphasized the urgent need to break societal barriers that hinder women's progress, referencing th...

  … Asset Recovery SA to Appear Before Assembly Monday By Kingsley Agim An alleged land grabber (name withheld) has petitioned Barr. Gilbert Agbor, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, before the Cross River State House of Assembly’s Joint Committees on Lands and Housing, Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions, and Conflict Resolution. According to the letter, the petition, titled “A Complaint of Attempted Land Grabbing with Impending Illegal Revocation of Property by the Asset Management and Recovery Committee: Request for Swift Intervention,” alleges the unjust and illegal takeover, demolition, and imminent revocation of a landed property, including all its appurtenances. In response, the House Committee has summoned Barr. Agbor to appear before the panel on Monday, directing him to present all necessary documents to substantiate his claims and either confirm or refute the allegations. Reacting to the summons, Barr. Gilbert Agbor a...

  By Joseph Abasi-Abasi  The National Senior Citizens Center (NSCC) has recognized 50 alumni from the Hope Waddell Training Institution, who are celebrating the institution's 130th anniversary, as senior citizens of Nigeria. The ceremony for the investiture of these 50 distinguished individuals, focused on intergenerational learning and youth mentoring, occurred on Saturday at the Assembly Hall of Hope Waddell in Calabar. Emem Omokaro, the Director General of NSCC, represented by Mr. Omini Oden, Head of Corporate Affairs, Media, and Communications, highlighted that NSCC is a Federal Agency established by the NSCC Act of 2017 and inaugurated in 2021. Its mission is to address the challenges faced by older individuals and to enhance their quality of life and well-being. "We are excited to showcase our various transformative and innovative programs, particularly our Continuing Engagement Bureau program, which provides senior citizens with opportunities to contribute to their comm...

  The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Arthur Jarvis University, Dr. David Egbe, has joined the global celebration of International Women’s Day, recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contributions of women in the faculty. In his goodwill message, Dr. Egbe described the women of the faculty as nation builders who have played significant roles in the growth and development of their respective departments, the faculty, and Arthur Jarvis University as a whole. He acknowledged their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence and institutional progress. Dr. Egbe used the occasion to express his gratitude for their continuous support and understanding, which he said have been instrumental in maintaining the faculty’s reputation as one of the best in the university. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving collective success, noting that the faculty's achievements would not have been possible without...

... CRSG, CCPSD commences capacity building and utilization training in Central Senatorial District The Executive Secretary of the Center for Community Policy and Strategic Development (CCPSD), Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, has described Local Government Councillors as the bedrock of democracy, stressing their importance in grassroots governance and policy implementation. Speaking at the opening of the Capacity Building and Utilization Training for Local Government Legislative Officials from the Central Senatorial District, themed "Building Institutions to Deliver Service and Facilitate Sustainable Development in the Local Government Systems," held at Hotel 45 in Ikom, Rt. Hon. Lebo emphasized that the success of any democratic administration hinges on the effectiveness of local government councillors.  He identified the lack of institutional mechanisms as a major challenge facing local government legislatures, noting that without robust structures and well-trained officials, achi...