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  The Cross River State coordinator of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Mr. Gwamma A. Ibrahim has said the Commission is committed to collaborating with the Cross River State environmental protection agency to ensure a cleaner environment in Cross River State. Ibrahim stated this when the Director General of CREPA and his team paid him a courtesy visit in his office. While commending the efforts of CREPA so far, he said he's alive to meet with the agency. He added that the two agency would work together in checking how waste is managed within the state, most importantly at the dump site. " NESREA regulates laws while CREPA enforce the law" State Coordinator. Ibrahim went ahead to advise, the agency to visit hospitals, hotels and water factories to check how their waste is being managed and positioned. He further explained the various ways of disposing waste while both agencies synergied for proper public awareness and sensitization. Stat

   The Director, University of Calabar Centre for General Studies, Prof. Francisca Bassey, has released YouTube channels for students of the institution to upload virtual classes. 1. Introduction to Computer (GSS 211) http://bit.ly/3uo3wb2 2. Basic Communication in French (GSS 123)  http://bit.ly/2NySmPQ 3. Use of Library Skills (GSS 101 ) https://bit.ly/3qx16nU 4. Use of English (GSS 101) http://bit.ly/3dA7vLp 5. Anti-Corruption Studies (GSS 141) http://bit.ly/3aFmT7w 6. Citizenship Education (GSS 111) http://bit.ly/3ui06qd Interestingly, in less than 100days in office, Prof. Bassey has achieved significant strides in promoting academic excellence in the Centre. These are evident in the total face lift of the Centre, completion of virtual lectures for all 7CGS courses, summer examinations conducted for all seven courses, compodium of questions for all first semester CGS courses published to aid students' revision for the upcoming first semester exams.

  The General Manager of Cross River State waste Management Agency Hon. Oko Sunday Ebeku accepted to work with CREPA in the area of capacity building and also look forward to the organization inputs in their drive for cleaner Cross River State. Waste Management Boss who canvased for collaboration during CREPA visit to His office said his agency is saddled with the responsibility of coordinating and encouraging activities that will promote clean environment while listing all His achievements in Infrastructural Management, due process and transparent contract system, operations and waste evacuation strategy and revenue generation from waste. Ebeku was optimistic that with the collaboration with CREPA they would be more resource efficiency while urging CREPA to help in checking the trucks evacuating waste and put them in order. " CREPA serve as a guide to educate the agency on what to do and I will organise a talk show to sensitized the public on waste Management" GM. In conclus

  The Director General of Cross River State Environmental Protection Agency, Mr Erasmus Ekpang, has led board members of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Management of NIMASA Calabar Port Office on Thursday in Calabar. The team was welcomed by the Port Services Controller, Mr Umar Ibrahim Sidi, who congratulated the Director General on his recent appointment and also highlighted the functions of NIMASA. The Director General expressed the need for both Agencies to synergize in developing, protecting and promoting a healthy environment within the state. He further requested that both Agencies should liase together to ensure that waste from the coastline be evacuated properly so as to protect the ecosystem and prevent pollution of the on-shore and off-shore. Responding, the Deputy Director, Auta Walbe, also added that only approved officers were allowed to board vessels but it is pertinent that while NIMASA executes their function in waste evacuation from the water ways, CREPA must a

  The Acting Chairman of NANNM in Cross River State, Comrade (Mrs) Josephine Bassey, has solicited for better welfare packages for nurses in the state. Comrade Bassey, who was in the delegation with members of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in the state who had an audience with the state Head of Service, Mrs Geraldine Ekanem, presented some urgent issues affecting nurses in the state. Also in the meeting was the DGS of NANNM, Comrade Joe Idiege. During the meeting, a 19 point issues were raised before the Head of Service. The issues presented by the Acting Chairman of NANNM include: 1. Restoration of automatic transition to pension payroll on retirement suspended in November 2020. 2. Restoration of terminal promotion to deserving Civi Servants on retirement. 3. Payment of new hazard allowance for Medical and Health Workers in the state. 4. Full implementation of the minimum wage in January 2021 as per paragraph 7 of the memorandum of understanding between government and l

  By Uchino Amatey As part of efforts to promote and sustain the heritage of Mary Slessor, the Mary Slessor Memorial & Heritage Foundation is set to donate 1,000 notebooks to selected schools in the State.  This was made known by the foundation recently, during a courtesy visit on the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Calabar. The Director of Programmes of the Foundation, Mr Gabriel Adim stated that the foundation, an initiative of the Slessor Family, seeks to promote and sustain the heritage of Mary Slessor through their educational flagship programme of notebook distribution.  Mr Adim explained that the flagship programme was unveiled during the 2020 Annual Memorial Lecture with a goal to distribute 1,000 notebooks to schools in the rural areas. He added that the back cover of the notebooks have a summary of Mary Slessor’s life and work in Calabar and Nigeria which will create more awareness on her legacy. According to him “Mary Slessor has played a huge role in Ni

  The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams today Commissioned a 9-classroom block with 16 toilets, a staff office and library at Community Secondary School, Agoi-Ibami, Yakurr LGA facilitated through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).  During the Commissioning, The Speaker expressed hope that the people of Agoi Ibami deserved quality education and a brighter future for the youths. According to the lawmaker the future is for the Youths and advise them to show capacity to be responsible to hold it. “I am pleased to facilitate this project we are commissioning today, it is one of my campaign promises to the people of Agoi Ibami and I gave priority attention to education because it is the future of our children and the leaders of tomorrow”, Speaker added.  The Honourable Speaker used the occasion to show his eloquent commitment of giving back to the society by paying school fees for all the students in the school from JSS1 to JSS3 cl

  The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association has passed a vote of confidence on the State's Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu reinstating their willingness to partner with the Cross River State Government and the State ministry of Health to achieve universal Health Care and other goals. Speaking during a courtesy call led by the Association's Chairman Dr Innocent Abang and his Executive members to the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu, Dr Abang thanked the State government for the synergy and support accorded the CRS NMA applauding the Health Commissioner for her humility doggedness, steadfastness and dedication to ensuring that cross riverians receive quality health services especially in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic. "I wish to state that it is a new dawn/era for the CRS NMA, as an Association we cannot work without the support, synergy and collaboration of the government. The Governor Sen Prof Ben Ayade has in several ways prov

  The Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River State, Professor Augustine Angba, has received the title of Eminent Peace Ambassador from the United Nations International Association of World Peace Advocates.  He received the title in his office today when a delegation of the International Association of World Peace Advocates paid a visit to him. The Association is a World Class Organisation with United Nations Economic and Social Council Special Consultative (ECOSOC) status. The International leader of the Association, Ambassador (Dr) Emmanuel Nkweke, explained that the Vice Chancellor's antecedents as an advocate of peace makes him unquestionably worthy of the title of Eminent Ambassador of Peace. He said: "We have been following your activities even before you became the substantive Vice Chancellor of this university. The World Peace Advocates is proud of you and we are interested in partnering with your university on issues of sustainable goals in this university. We wa

  As the debate for the zoning of the Governorship position intensifies and the quest for who takes over from the incumbent Governor come 2023; past and present women leaders and stakeholders under the auspices of Great Women for Senator Gershom Bassey have affirmed their unalloyed support for Senator Gershom Bassey as they want him to continue his good work of empowering people, especially the women.  The coordinator of the group, Rt Hon.(Mrs) Oma Edem Asuquo  who  led the group on a solidarity movement to Hon Barr Ekpo Ada's residence appealed to him to send their message to the amiable Senator that the women in the party are solidly behind him and that the movement will mobilize a "one million march Great Women for  Senator Gershom Bassey".  Hon. Oma added that “ Sen Gershom must continue from where Senator Prof. Ben Ayade will stop, we need somebody who will restore our lost glory, someone who understands the blueprint of Cross River State and not any opportunist”.  A

  The Leadership of University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association, ably led by her amiable National President, Comrade Eyam Abeng yesterday undertook an on the spot assessment of various units in the University to identify areas of urgent need. The Alumni Leadership commenced the tour shortly after her familiarisation visit to the new Management Team of the University led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Augustine Oko Angba. Apart from tour around the entire Calabar campus of the University, other critical areas visited were the Registry, Bursary, Students Affairs Division, Lecture Halls, adjoining boundaries, Physical planning units, etc. of the University. In a chat with our correspondence after the tour, Comrade Abeng explained that the Visitation to the Management Team and on the spot assessment of facilities and various units of the University has become imperative due to the recent conversion of the University to a Conventional one which equally expands its scope and

  The moral of players, technical crew and officials of Rovers Football Club Calabar, today received a boost after the Honourable Commissioner for Sports and Cinematography, Chief Offu Aya, rapport with them during a friendly match at Saint Patrick's football field, Ikot Ansa, Calabar. The match is part of preparations for this Saturday's away encounter with Delta Force FC in Asaba, Delta State. The Commissioner for Sports blended so well with the players, as he sat on the field with them while engaging in a chat. He thanked the team for last Saturday's 3-0 victory over Dynamite Force FC. Chief Aya pleaded with the players to be patient as His Excellency, Prof. Ben Ayade, was doing everything to ensure their happiness, adding that their days of blush was over and that it was a time of bliss. While asking the players to remained focus, the Hon. Commissioner reminded them that Rovers FC target is to secure promotion to the nation's elite league. He also thanked the manage

  The Director General Environmental Protection Agency Hon. Erasmus Ekpang has urged Cross Riverians to maintain healthy environment, so as to protect our health, properties and ensure a better Cross River State of our dreams. DG made the statement in His Press release, where he noted that all trucks conveying stones, sand, goods of any kind and waste must be properly covered to avoid being littered on the roads. Also households are expected to bagged their refuse before disposal. Ekpang further stated that dumping of Waste from vehicle on major roads are prohibited, if caught both the drivers and the offender would be held responsible and every transporter and households are by this announcement given two weeks to procure waste baskets from the agency office, no 3 Mary slessor road Calabar. He concluded that surveillance team has been set across the state to monitor, apprehend and enforce the process while defaulters will be penalized/sanction inline with the provision of the Cross Ri

  Cross River State Permanent Secretary on Security Dr. Mboto applauded The governor of Cross River State Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for awakening Cross River State Environmental Protection agency to enforce the protection of the environment. Mboto went adhere to admonished Cross Riverians and residents of the state to strictly obey the directives of the Cross River State environmental protection agency which is coming from the State Government so as to safe guide the environment.  In his words" if the environment is not protected, then the sustainability of livelihood is in danger and most of the pronounced hazard in the environment today is caused by Man and so they is need for environmental protection". Dr. Mboto gave the charge during a courtesy call by the Cross River State Environmental protection Agency recently in his office at government house Calabar, noted that the confidence the governor has in CREPA is high and the personality in that agency are men that have stand the

Urgent need to adopt value-addition and domestication strategies to ensure real and sustainable economic growth by Senator Gershom Bassey, Gershom Henry and five others. Senator Ajayi Borrofice seconded. Senate resolved to: 1. Mandate the Committees on National Planning and Economic Affairs and Trade and Investment to: a. Conduct and urgent review of previous Economic plans to ascertain why these plans, policies, and legislation have fallen short of ensuring real and sustained economic growth; b. Engage relevant industry experts to investigate the current challenges to optimum production and value addition in the relevant sectors (amended); and c. Articulate a framework for an evidence-based and implementable roadmap to achieve value-added diversification and sustainable economic growth through future economic plans and subsequent budgetary considerations.

  By Blessing Enagu MOI officer reporting from CRS Forestry Commission In his unwavering resolve to bring a lasting solution to the lingering contention between eight communities in Cross River State over ownership of Lafarge lease area, the Chairman, Cross River State Forestry Commission, Chief Tony Undiandeye has  held another stakeholders' meeting with the concerned communities to validate findings of the technical team of the Commission.   The meeting which held recently in the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Mfamosing, Akamkpa Local Government Area, was, according to the Commision's Chairman, to critically analyze the findings from the field in order to reach a common understanding of the contending issues.  In his remarks, Chief Undiandeye reiterated the need for dialogue as a panacea for conflict resolution, adding that as sister communities, they must co-exist peacefully for meaningful development to occur in their communities. He intimat

  The National President of the Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Alumni Association, now University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association, Comrade Eyam Abeng has commended the people oriented Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for his assent to the UNICROSS Law which converts the institution into a full conventional University. The National President made this known via a press release signed by him and made available to our repprters in Calabar yesterday described His Excellency as a visionary leader and a father who understand the importance of education in the development of better society.  The release convey the unreserved appreciation and commendation of the National President and the entire Alumni body over His Excellency love for Education and UNICROSS in particular since assumption of office, describing him as the most friendly and caring Visitor to the University since creation in 2002. The release further explain that this developm

  Ahead of the proposed flag-off of and the  administration of the Covid19 Vaccines to Nigerians, the Director General  of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has charged Social Mobilization Officers (SMOs) across the state  to send out accurate messages on the importance of the Covid-19 Vaccines as well as other health services. The DG made the call when she played host to the Forum of Social Mobilization Officers in the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency who paid her  a courtesy visit and to Congratulte her and the agyency for the numerous  achievements of 2020 as well as the recent ranking of Cross River State among top immunization Program implementers in the country. Dr Ekpenyong who described by the Mobilization Officers as the mouthpieces of the Agency, urged them to continue to build their capacities and adopt new and perculiar strategies which will help in the actualization of various health interventions in thei

*Prof Florence Obi blazing the trail in Tertiary institution response to COVID-19 in Nigeria!* Cross River State COVID-19 Response will have greater isolation capacity following the ground breaking ceremony for the ultra-modern Holding bay/ Isolation center at the University of Calabar. This is a huge advancement in the state COVID-19 response as the new Holding bay will increase the Isolation capacity of the state and provide care for student that are suspected cases of COVID-19. The Honorable Commissioner For Health Dr Betta Edu in the company of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof Florence Obi, laid the foundation stone for the construction of an ultra Modern Holding bay and Isolation center in the presence of the DG PHCDA Dr Ekpeyong, SA Health Dr Ushie , Perm Sec State Ministry of Health Bar Takon, members of EOC and  the Chairman of UNICAL COVID-19 Taskforce Dr Akiba. With over 45,000 students back on campus at the University of Calabar, there is an urgent need

    In recognition of his noteworthy contributions to peace building and societal development, the Special Adviser to Cross River State Governor on Cocoa Development, Ntufam (Dr.) Oscar Ofuka, Tuesday, 16th February, was honoured with the award of Eminent Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates. (IAWPA), a world-class organisation with the United Nations Economic and Social Council's special consultative status, committed to implementing universally sustainable principles to take steps to support United Nations goals . Speaking to newsmen after his investiture, which held at the Palace of the Obong of Calabar, Ntufam Ofuka thanked IAWPA for finding his little beneficences worthy to be rewarded with such honours, while describing peace as "a personality sacrosanct to humanity" that must be given a chance for any meaningful development to thrive in the society. The award-winning aide however dedicated the prestigious honour to Governor Ben

  By Vitalis Ugoh The Senator representing the Southern Senatorial district of Cross River State in the Red Chambers, Senator, Gershom Bassey, has advised those with political ambitions come 2023 not to distract the current administration led by Senator Ben Àyade “as there is still enough time for that”. He said “I will advise everyone to relax their ambition for now and allow governor Ben Ayade to focus”. Senator Gershom Bassey dropped this advice in a statement he issued in Calabar on Tuesday. He said, “I think that this is not the time to distract him. Let him be focused”. Anybody talking about governorship, councilorship or Senatorial or any election at this time is not being fair to our state, our governor, not being fair to our citizens”. He said, “let our governor do his work and let us all support him to do his work until the end of his tenure. Towards the end of his tenure, people that are interested in anything can now start to come out but for now please everybody that has a

Having identified the advantages of advanced teaching and learning methods and considering the interruption of academic sessions by the novel Covid-19 pandemic and it's devastating effect on the learning process in Nigeria, the Distinguished Senator Sandy Onor, who is Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND has set up a fully equipped Information and Communication Technology Centre in Holy Child Girls Secondary School, Ikom. The Bishop of Ogoja Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Donatus E. Akpan has eulogised this important gesture in a written appreciation to the Distinguished Senator. In the same vein, Sen. Sandy Onor who is encouraging digital literacy has also donated 100 Desktop Computers, 30 Printers, 60 Mecury UPS, 10 Scanners, 24 fans, 10 Air Conditioners, 6 generators to the following six secondary schools in the Senatorial District: -Community Secondary School, Etomi and Government Secondary School, Nsofang, in Etung LGA,  Regina Pacis Second

Cross River University of Technology has been converted to University of Cross River State. This development followed the signing into Law of a bill to that effect by Senator Ben Ayade, Governor of Cross River State and Visitor to the University. The Bill was sponsored by Rt. Honorable Peter Odey, member representing Ogoja Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly.  With this conversion, the erstwhile Cross River University of Technology has now become a conventional university and can now run all courses, unrestrictedly.  Picture shows the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Professor Augustine Angba in his office today with Rt. Honorable Peter Odey, shortly after the bill was signed into law. By UNICROSS Media Team.

St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Couples send Valentine's Day cards and flowers and spend special time together to honour their love for each other. This year isn't an exception to that. Amidst the high increase in HIV/AIDS number in the Country couple with the COVID-19 challenges, the State's Director General of the Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Dr Etcheri Ansa has called on cross riverians to remain safe and not misconstrue the true meaning and essence of Valentine's day which is to show love to friends, family, couples and loved ones, share gifts and above all sending messages of love and affection to one another. Speaking in her office during the early hours of Friday morning, Dr Ansa called on all cross riverians especially those who falls under the adolescents age not

History is been made as senior, middle and low level health workers will now own their own houses in Cross River state under the new housing scheme. This is a strong motivation and incentive for front line health workers who sacrifice their time to ensure the population remains healthy especially at a time where the workforce has been stretched by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Digital Governor of CRS Sen Prof Ben Ayade, who was represented by the SSG Bar Tina Agbor said the Ministry of New City Development, was created with a vision to open up new cities and provide decent housing for Cross Riverians. She thanked the project financing partners Federal Mortgage Bank under the leadership of  Architect Ahmed Dangiwa for their support and sponsorship which will today provide a 400 housing unit to Medical and Health Workers Union of CRS giving them a permanent home to call theirs. "This development will go a long way to ease  health workers from the stress of struggling to pay rents, send

  By Kelvin Obambon In recognizing the God-factor in every successful human endeavour, Rovers Football Club, Calabar, have sought the blessings of God and committed the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League season into God's capable hand and care. The players and officials, on Wednesday, attended a special anointing service organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Big Qua Town Parish, Calabar, where some of the players gave their lives to Christ. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of Rovers Football Club, Mr Ejen Ebam, expressed delight that the team was in the presence of God to seek for His blessings and protection. He noted that this was the first time under the current management Rovers FC would seek God's guidance before embarking on a seasonal campaign, describing it as a right step in the right direction. He thanked the players for the confidence reposed in the management and as well as the sacrifices they have made for the club. "I want to specifically thank

The newly appointed first ever female Vice Chancellor of the prestigious University of Calabar Prof Florence Obi has in a thank you visit to the State's Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu, appreciated Governor Ben Ayade and the Commissioner for the tremendous support and synergy accorded her Institution towards the fight against COVID-19 as Students of the University have resumed back for academic activities after a long period of schools being shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Honorable Commissioner, let me once again congratulate you for your well deserved appointment as this is an evidence of your energy, passion, hard work and numerous achievements during your time as the DG of the CRSPHCDA and even as a commissioner for Health with laudable legacies spread all over the State and beyond. I decided to come personally to say a very big thank you and to extend the appreciation of the University's Senate, Management and Students for the tremendous support accorded