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  The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving public service delivery through sovereign digital infrastructure , artificial intelligence , and accelerated public service digitalisation at the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026 in Abuja . The conference brought together Heads of Service from different states and countries, senior government officials, reform experts, and technology stakeholders to discuss the future of governance and digital transformation in Africa, using the Nigerian Public Service as a benchmark. Speaking at the event, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack , said the Federal Civil Service was embracing innovation, resilience, and technology-driven reforms to strengthen governance and service delivery. She disclosed that all 38 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments met the December 2025 deadline to fully digitalise their operations and transition to paperless governance. Accor...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey , has approved the Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria (PROWAN), Cross River State Chapter’s proposed Children’s Day outreach programme for pupils of the UNICROSS Staff School. The endorsement was made during an official courtesy and working visit by the leadership of PROWAN to the Vice Chancellor’s Office at the institution’s main campus in Calabar on May 20, 2026. PROWAN is the female arm of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). Speaking during the visit, the Vice Chancellor commended the leadership of the UNICROSS Staff School for its readiness to host the initiative. She also commended PROWAN for promoting unity, professionalism and collaboration among women in leadership, noting that the Association continues to dispel the long-held stereotype that professional women cannot effectively work together in support of one another. Addressing UNICROSS staf...

  I join other well-meaning people of Cross River State and beyond, particularly members and faithful of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, in congratulating His Excellency, Apostle Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of our party. Your overwhelming victory across the 196 council wards in the 18 local government areas of Cross River State is a clear testament to your leadership, people-oriented agenda, and the confidence reposed in you by the people. As the APC flagbearer, your victory with 116,038 votes reflects the overwhelming trust and support of the people of Cross River State in your administration and vision for a greater state. Your Excellency; Your re-election victory is assured, we will work together to deliver over 1,500,000 votes for our dear President, in Cross River State in the 2027 general election. Congratulations once again, Your Excellency. Signed: Dr. Betta Edu 23-05-2026

  The Commissioner representing Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has congratulated Hon. Effiong Ekarika, for clinching the Calabar South 1 State Constituency ticket for the 2027 State House of Assembly elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  Duke who visited his ward during the primaries on Wednesday commended the people for giving Ekarika the ticket to return to the Assembly. He also said that a leader should not be judged by their first-term performance, but rather by their second term, when they have gained experience in the job. "Since I used to represent this Constituency, I decided to come and solidarise with him and also appreciate... "I didn't support the idea of changing anyone after the first term because you learn the ropes in the first term, second term, you consolidate," Duke stated. With 3,188 backers queuing up behind him, Ekarika's triumphant display of gra...

  My Dear People of Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency , Today, I present to you not just a vision, but a practical and people-centered Development Plan designed to empower our youths, strengthen our communities, and secure a better future for generations yet unborn. Education remains the foundation of every progressive society. A people that invests in knowledge, skills, and innovation can never remain behind. This is why one of the major pillars of our Development Plan is the Educational Discovery Program — a strategic initiative aimed at creating opportunities for students, artisans, technicians, apprentices, and young innovators across Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency. Through this program, we shall work tirelessly to provide scholarships and educational support for deserving students, especially those with dreams but limited opportunities. We believe no child should be denied quality education because of financial hardship. Our plan also focuses on promoting technical and vocat...

  Professor Francisca Bassey , Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), undertook a strategic engagement visit to Cyprus International University (CIU) in April 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen UNICROSS’s international partnerships and expand opportunities for academic and research collaboration. During the visit, Professor Bassey was received by Professor Dr. Erbug Celebi, President of CIU, who delivered a comprehensive presentation on the university’s academic and innovation ecosystem. The presentation highlighted CIU’s history, institutional vision, global standing, multicultural learning environment, and sustainability-driven initiatives.  A major highlight of the engagement was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both institutions, formalising a collaborative partnership initiative championed by the UNICROSS Vice Chancellor. Professor Bassey also held high-level discussions with Mr. Mete Boyaci, Chancellor of C...