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  The Honourable Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu has led the Governing Council and Management team of the College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Itigidi (CONMSIT), on a special thank you/courtesy visit to His Excellency Senator Prof. Ben Ayade to intimate him on the Newly attained accreditation status of the first ever College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences in the South- South Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. another giant stride in the CRS health sector under Dr Betta Edu’s watch. Sen. Ben Ayade Governor of Cross River state who received the Accreditation certificate and delegation in his office Expressed his satisfaction and congratulated the Honorable Commissioner for health Dr Betta Edu, the Governing Council and the Management team and other Stakeholders for delivering on the mandate bestowed on them, am impressed at the speed at which things are achieved in the health sector, He assured the team of his continuous support and commitment towards making the maiden College o

  By Kingsley Agim The Ben Akak Foundation has continued to set exemplary standards for the private sector in Cross River as the foremost non-profit/non-governmental organization to support the State Government’s Health Insurance Scheme otherwise known as AYADECARE. Speaking at the flag-off of the statewide enrollment exercise held at the Obudu Local Government Council Secretariat, Obudu, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ben Akak Foundation, Engr. Ben Akak, described AYADECARE as laudable project that is capable of ensuring Cross Riverians have access to quality and affordable Healthcare. “Health is wealth. And we all know that government cannot do everything on its own, thus our resolve to support government succeed especially in the area of Healthcare delivery. “We at the BEN AKAK foundation have decided to support the scheme by enrolling 5000 Cross Riverians in this first phase. We have made available the sum of N500, 000 for the enrollment of 500 Cross Riverians into

  The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has promised the Nigerian Medical Association of her support towards the hosting of its Annual Medical week aimed at raising awareness on common diseases and it's management. The DG stated this in her office during a courtesy visit led by the chairman of the planning committee on Tuesday, July 27th 2021 as the union seek for a wider coverage and optimization of its plans. Dr Ekpenyong noted that, the Nigerian Medical Association Cross River State chapter have continued to promote effective medical coverage noting that it's collaboration with the government for the years have helped in strengthening the state health system and exposed the novelty of the profession. She applauded the union for the choice of this year's theme ," Emerging Trends Influencing Health Care Delivery in Nigeria", noting that cautioning the drift in the medical profession  by some praticionals has become ne

Hepatitis, one of the world most deadliest infectious diseases has remained a nightmare to millions across the globe owing to the unprecedented deaths recorded yearly due to poor or misinformation about the virus. In Cross River State, the annual World Hepatitis Day was marked in Akamkpa Local Government Area on Wednesday July 28th 2021 at the Mma Efa PHC with stakeholders calling for wider information dissemination especially in the rural Communities. Speaking at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu said, the state can no longer wait to eliminate hepatitis as it has renewed it's commitment to Community testing, vaccination and viral information dissemination. She said, with over 16 million people in Nigeria suffering from hepatitis, more concerns regarding it's mode of transmission and management should be prioritized as she charged council chairmen, traditional rulers religious institutions and everyone to join the fight in kicking hepatitis away from

The 10th official World Hepatitis Day Celebration has just been flagged off in CRS as July 28th every year is set aside for the World Hepatitis Day. Flagging off the Week the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu has assured Cross Riverians that the government of Sen Prof Ben Ayade will do all within its capacity to prevent people from contacting or dying of Hepatitis virus. Speaking during the flagging off exercise in PHC Ma-Effa Junction, Akamkpa LGA, the Health Commissioner sensitized Cross Riverians  noting that every 30 seconds someone dies of Hepatitis globally which most times is due to ignorance. "Today all over the World is marked as World Hepatitis Day. In Cross River State the prevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are 8.8%  and 1.1% respectively. Over 16.2 million people in Nigeria are living with Hepatitis B Virus and 2.2million people living with Hepatitis C Virus. Majority of these infected people are unaware of their status. Together we will tackle this

  There are Five main strains of the Hepatitis Virus which are A, B, C, D and E. Together, Hepatitis B and C are the most common cause of deaths. This Article will be looking at the Viral Hepatitis B and C. Viral Hepatitis is a major global health problem with more than 400 million patients chronically infected, causing over 1.4 million deaths per Year globally. Its prevalence varies throughout the World, but is highest in the Tropical Regions. It is estimated that 5-15% of Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa are chronically infected with HBV. There is a 15-25% risk of dying prematurely in Adulthood from HBV-related Cirrhosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma, while a small proportion of those with acute infections may also succumb to fulminant liver failure. Nigeria contributes significantly to the global burden of chronic viral Hepatitis with the prevalence rate of 8.1% for Hepatitis B and 1.1% for Hepatitis C. This translates to an estimated 16.2 million people with HBV and 2.2% million people

  The National President, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association, Comrade Eyam Abeng has commended the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for the Cally Air initiative, describing it as boost to the Tourism Sector and Industrialization drive of the state. Comr. Abeng who was  overwhelmingly excited over the world class looks, massive size and standard of the Aircrafts procured for Cally Air; with exquisite interior far too adorable for just a domestic airline.  While describing his first flight on board Cally Air as an awesome and memory experience imbedded with international best practices in terms of comfort, timeliness and customer oriented services. According to him, "Cally Air is Real and very Fresh and makes me proud to be a Cross Riverian." He thanked the visionary Governor of Cross River State and the Commissioner for Aviation, Dr. Barr. Jacob Otu Enyia for a job well done.  He further  remarked that: &qu

  The Cross River State women's will on the 5th of August 2021 in the city of calabar embark on a mega rally in solidarity with His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for appointing women into sensitive positions in the state. According to them, the will leap for Joy and ecstasy to say " Thank you" to His Excellency for the great feats attained and for moving to the next level in his political voyage. It is said that when the woman is happy the homestead is blessed, the earth rejoices and God grants all heart desires and expectations of the family. Cross River State women are in one bond as a family in showcasing their love for our governor. August 5 would be a glaring testament. The women ably led by Her Excellency, Dr. Lynda Ayade, and backed by Amazons like Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Hon Stella Odey, Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Dr. Inyang Asibong, Commissioner for International Development, Dr. Betta Edu, Health Commissioner, Hon Cynthia Nkasi, member Yala

  By Uchino Amatey The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board, (CR-SUBEB) in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission has kicked-off a five-day basic education leadership training workshop for Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Secretaries and CR-SUBEB Management Staff at the Pyramid Hotel, Calabar. Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Chairman SUBEB, Mr Victor Odo said the workshop is to ensure that basic education managers continuously use their experiences to improve the quality of basic education in the State. According to him “the basic education system forms the formative years of the child, it is necessary that adequate attention be given to learners at that level. This is why this training is important to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance efficiency in the basic education sector.” The Board Chairman commended UBEC for constantly providing funds for training and retraining of teachers and for supporting the grow

  https://my.forms.app/form/60c8b8c3064c3505fa598389 Online Scholarship Application Portal is now open for students who have just been admitted  into various Faculties for *regular programmes* in the *University of Calabar* and  are yet to  commence academic activities ( but scheduled to commence in September 2021)  Deadline for online application: 15th August, 2021 Enquiries  fbassey2021@gmail.com Thank you

  The Chairman of Youth Council of Nigeria Cross River Chapter, His Youthfulness Comrade Daniel Obo has officially congratulated the Vice-Chancellor of University Calabar on behalf of the Youth of Cross River State for moving the institution from 14th position in the University ranking structure to fifth Best University in Nigeria. A statement issued by the Chairman on Monday in Calabar stated that " its a well earned reward for hard work, consistency, dedication to duty and track record of outstanding performance in your leadership that has taken the University to Fifth Best University in Nigeria. Obo said they are confident that Prof. Florence would deploy her wealth of experience the more in lifting the fortune of the citadel, describing her recent achievement as another milestone in the history of the University. " This is coming 8th month after she assumed office as the VC and we do not doubt that she is an agent of change in making a profound impact in the University. S

  The University of Calabar has been ranked the fifth best University in Nigeria by the AD Scientific Index, a leading global ranking body based in Turkey. The ranking is coming eigth months after Prof. Florence Banku Obi assumed leadership as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar. According to the ranking contained in the list of 2021 ‘World Scientists and University Rankings,’ UI, UNN, and UNILORIN came as the best three universities in Nigeria based on the quality of their scientists. AD Scientific Index stated that the University of Ibadan ranked 19th in Africa and 1,350 in the world, while the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, occupied the 25th spot on the continent and 1,522 globally. It stated that UNILORIN ranked 41st in Africa and 1,941 in the world. “The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) came fourth, while the University of Calabar (UNICAL) was named the fifth-best university in Nigeria on the rankings. “The ranking reveals the competency of institutions

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has charged staff of the institution to be punctual, responsive and dedicated at all times. Obi gave the charge on Monday in Calabar while declaring open a four-day training workshop organised by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), UNICAL chapter, for staff of the administrative and executive cadre. The VC told the over 2,000 staff at the workshop that good attitude to work and punctuality helps to promote the image and capacity of the institution. She said that her administration was committed to the welfare and training of both academic and non-academic staff, adding that the most hardworking staff would be rewarded accordingly by the end of the year. “As staff of UNICAL, I charge you to be responsive, punctual and dedicated to service at all times. I urge you to change your attitude towards work and be committed to learning. “I am aware that we still have some challe

  By Itam Offor The State 2021 proposed Revised Budget has passed through second reading on the floor of the House of Assembly. The said proposal seeks to review the Budget downwards from N281,990,230 to N237,244,815,286 showing a variance of N44,746,164,944 representing 15.86%. The House resolved to review the Budget after the Leader, Rt Hon. Peter Odey (Ogoja) presented a report requesting the downward review to reflect the State's actual budget peformance and improve it's sustainability index as well as alleviate social tension and problems particularly hunger and poverty. According to Odey, the 2021 Appropiation Recurrent Revenue of N90, 690,851,598 is maintained adding that the expected revenue from Statutory Allocation, VAT, Internationally Generated revenue (IGR) remain same. The proposed revised budget shows that Personel Cost has been increased from N47.883 billion to N50,028 billion, Grants and subsidies from N3.448 billion to N6.004 billion, while over head costs hav

Cross River State is delivering a basket of services to women and children under an integrated package of highly cost-effective MNCH services/interventions. Over 900,000 Children and about 3,000 pregnant Women are set to benefit from the various forms of Health Interventions which includes Nutritional supplements, Delivery Kits, Vaccination, distribution of long lasting insecticide treated net etc in Cross River State to help reduce if not eradicate completely the increasing rate of Malnutrition, malaria, vaccines preventable diseases amongst other common causes of Maternal and Child Mortality. The Official Flagg-off Ceremony for the 2021 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week took place in Bogobri in as part  of the Eid Mubarak Celebration alongside the introduction of the Injectable Polio Vaccine 2 by the wife of the Governor Her Excellency Hajia Dr Linda Ayade, the Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu, the CRSPHCDA Director General Dr Janet Ekpenyong and other dignitaries. Declaring the

Eneji Simon Ushie No fewer than 900,000 children and about 3000 pregnant women are set to benefit from various forms of health interventions including Nutritional supplements in Cross River State in a bid to minimize the growing trend of malnutrition and other common causes of maternal and child mortality. This was made  known in Bogobiri, an Hausa-Fulani settlement in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State during the official flagg-off cermony  of the 2021 Maternal New Born and Child Health week and the introduction of the Inactivated Polio Vaccine 2. Declaring both  intervention open, Wife of the state Governor, Dr Linda Ayade said the government is committed towards eradicating vaccine preventable diseases as well as doubling it's efforts in fighting common causes of deaths in Pregnant women  and children within a record time. Dr Ayade said, the choice of the Hausa-Fulani settlement was strategic as the government is delibrate towards closing the ranks in healt

  By Kingsley Agim  A humanitarian and nongovernmental organization, Ben Akak Foundation, has made history as the first private sector body to adopt 500 less privileged indigenes of the State for enrollment into the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme (AYADECARE). The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Engr. Ben Akak made this known, yesterday, during a notification visit to the Director-General of the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency in his office in Calabar. Speaking to the CRSHIA Management team, Engr. Akak lauded Governor Ben Ayade for his initiative of entrenching health insurance in the State, noting that no meaningful development and prosperity is possible without a healthy citizenry. The philanthropist said though his decision for the adoption is purely a humanitarian gesture, it also highlights the need for the private sector to support government in critical areas, especially in the provision of quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commissioned the Information and Communication Technology Centre at the Faculty of Education in the institution. The Vice-Chancellor who unveiled the Centre in a brief colourful event at the Faculty, said that the objective was to align the students with technology and digitization that is needed in the 21st century. Prof. Obi stated that the students really needs and ICT room to aid them in research and reading. She congratulated the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Mrs Cecilia Ekwueme, for working tirelessly with other staff of the Faculty in bringing the centre to function at optimal capacity. The VC, who stressed the importance of students in acquire ICT skills, noted that the new age of technology has immense benefits for those who are computer literate. The ICT Centre is equipped with an inverter and all the computers are re-activated to a Local Area Network for student's use at all

  By Blessing Enagu Information Officer, Forestry Commission. In furtherance of his afforestation drive, the Cross River State Forestry Commission Chairman, High Chief Tony Undiandeye has flagged-off the 2021 tree planting exercise beginning with the Calabar-Odukpani road in the Southern Senatorial District of the State. Flagging-off the exercise, the Chairman noted that due to the high level of attrition in the State’s forests, there was need for regular afforestation awareness, adding that the Commission will replicate the exercise in the Central and Northern Senatorial Districts of the State. Chief Undiandeye maintained that beyond the aesthetic value of the trees to the urban cities, the young trees have capacity to absorb carbon monoxide that is produced in an industrial city, and also help to clean up a range of pollutants as well as toxins which are emitted by industrial activities in the cities. He further highlighted other benefits of trees to include; provision of oxygen to m

  The Lion's Club of Nigera, District 404, Atakpa division headed by Lion Mrs Osadebe have renovated and handed over the Primary Healthcare Centre, Ekeng Ewa to the Cross River State Government for use as part of their Community Development Program for the 2020/2021 service year. The Facility which was vandalized with some major equipments looted during the #Endsars protest was temporarily shut down due to lack of working/functioning equipments. Speaking on behalf of the State Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade during the event, the State's Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu  applauded the Club for supporting Government and the Community in returning quality Healthcare services to the people. She stated that this and many others are the benefits of Lions Club to the State and Nigeria at large. "Numerous contributions have been made by this Club to the State Health Sector in the past One year among which are the renovation of the Ediba Primary Healthcare Centre, the renovatio

 "_Capacity and Competence with hard work Would Naturally Place Women At An Advantageous Position To Take Up Leadership_" The Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu has called on Women to take active part in nation building as well as via for leadership positions in Nigeria stating that Women are doing exceedingly well in leadership positions especially when the translate their motherly instincts to leadership management and administrative roles.  Dr Edu stated this during a Discussants at a One-day Public Lecture organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar while expressing a plausible but divergent views on the issue of Affirmative Action for Women in Nigeria. The Public lecture with the theme, ‘’ _Zoning Women Into Leadership Positions In Nigeria: Between The Convenience Of Affirmative Action And Demand for Competence’’,_ was held at the Institution’s International Conference Centre as part of activities to mark the 2021 Law Week. Speaking during

  The newly inaugurated Chairman of the University of Calabar Governing Council, Rtd. General Martin Luther Agwai, has called on the Council Members and the entire management of UNICAL to work together as a team for the growth and development of the foremost citadel of learning. Agwai made the call during a familiariation meeting organised by the Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi in honour of the new Council and Senate members of the institution. General Agwai said that having served in the Nigerian Army for 40 years, he was happy to be appointed to play a role in the University of Calabar. According to him, it was important for Council and Senate Members of the University to always approach issues with fairness and balance whenever they feel otherwise. He expressed hope with the calibre of men and women in the Council and Senate of the institution, adding that with their collaboration and cooperation, UNICAL will achieve the best in terms of development and overall growth.

Freda Akpabio Humanitarian Foundation( FAHUF) today the 15th of July 2021 presented the Most Outstanding Speaker 2021 award to the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams. The President of the foundation Miss Freda Akpabio said that the award was in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contribution to the well-being of youths through human empowerment, philanthropic gesture, and protecting the vulnerable in cross river state  and Nigeria in general. Akpabio added that the Speaker is not only the most experienced house member but also the most diplomatic, making the state a better place for all to live and also in partnership with the commissioner of police to ensure the safety of life and property. " This award is only to spur you to do more to humanity while appreciating your outstanding contributions to the growth of Cross River State House of Assembly". Akpabio  Akpabio went ahead to highlight the activities of the foundation r

  The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has inaugurated the Chairmen and Council Members of UNICAL and other Federal Universities at the National University Commission Auditorium in Abuja. The Minister said that the Chairmen and members who have served Nigeria diligently in different fields of human endeavours, were carefully selected based on their track records. He urged the Chairmen and Council members to take full responsibilities of their University without allowing any state Governor to hijack the process of selecting a VC. The Minister asked the Chairmen not to be interfering with the decision of management on the running of their various Universities, but rather play an advisory role and always call the VCs to order when they are acting against the law establishing their Universities. The Minister who commended UNICAL for having Rtd. Lt. General Martin Luther Agwai as Chairman, congratulated him for his appointment, saying that UNICAL will benefit immensely from the ch

  An African proverb says that ‘a Toad does not run in the day time for nothing. Unless it is after something or something is after it.  A recent video of the Governor of Rivers State, widely shared, points to the fact that all is not well within the PDP family in the South South. The Governor is known as a swinger, he doesn’t spare his opponents and has been known to blast friends who err too.  One wonders if Liyel is a friend to him right now. Given that they belong to the same party but a divided one as Wike himself acknowledged.  In trying to wrestle  Cross River State from Governor Ben Ayade, Wike and Liyel have ended up weakening themselves and the PDP.  In Cross River you either belong to the Liyel camp or the Wike camp. The division of the opposition indicates that there could be a clean sweep for the APC in the forth coming elections.  It is becoming clearer why Ayade decided to cross carpet. It is becoming obvious that he needs a stable environment to implement his laudable p