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  “We don’t give because we have enough… we give because we care enough". It has been two days of endless giving, putting smiles on the faces of persons in Abi Local Government Area across all wards. citizens, less privileged, the aged and many others including party faithfuls got gifts from Dr Betta Edu. Speaking at different points of distributions, Dr Betta Edu who is a know philanthropist with compassion for the down trodden and vulnerable in society thanked God for the gift of life and the relative peace Abi LGA has enjoyed this year. She praised Governor Ben Ayade for empowering Abi sons and daughters who are doing exploit in the state and beyond. She congratulated the Chairman Faraton Robinson for his great moves to bring peace back to Abi communities! Dr Betta Edu said Abi has a lot to be thankful for, in Abi we now have the first Degree Awarding College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery in south south Nigeria, our Secondary Health facilities and several Primary Health Fac

Saturday, December 25, 2021 will forever remain indelible in the memory of the Calabar South youths, women and widows as the Cross River State Commissioner for International Development Cooperations, Dr Inyang Asibong celebrated Christmas with constituents in grand style. Asibong also hosted the APC Stakeholders in the most populated Local Governmen Areat in Cross River State in delivering the goodwill of her principal, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade at Christmas. The MIDC Commissioner who is also an *Obonganwan and Eka Unwana  (The Queen and Mother of Light)* in the Efut Kingdom, also shared the vision of prosperity of her principal by sharing the joyous future ahead in the APC led Administration in the state for the youths, women and the entire people of Cross River State, starting from Calabar South Local Government Area. The Commissioner's annual year-end Christmas Celebration which witnessed distribution of food items and cash, according to Asibong,

  The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has called on Christians and humanity to display unreserved and Unquantifiable love to others in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  In a goodwill message to mark this year's feast, the DG said, Christians must emulate the practical teachings of  God, who against all odds, gave out His most precious gift , an example we must emulate as believers considering the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on individuals and families. She encouraged Cross Riverians to share the message of Disease prevention to compliment the efforts of Government in raising a healthy society devoid of common preventable deaths . "It's another wonderful time of the year, where we as Christians Celebrate the birth of our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, a free and  perfect gift that came to redeem the whole of humanity. As we celebrate on this day and all through the rest of the season, I enc

The Leader of the Cross River House of Assembly and Member Representing Ogoja State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, earlier today, 24th of December, 2021, gifts his constituents N5million, 500 bags of rice, and 500 pieces of rappers for the Christmas celebration. Rt. Hon. Odey, who thanked his people for gathering at the Ogoja Local Government Council Secretariat, to receive the gifts said he was doing it to show his appreciation to them for their support towards him and for helping him represent them well. The benevolent leader who is known for his philanthropy especially towards the poverty alleviation of his constituents said “we are gathered to say thank you for supporting me all these years in the state assembly and making it possible for me to represent you well, “This is something I do every year to say thank you all and say merry Christmas, I always try to give back to people the much I can. Recall that earlier this month, the Hon. Member empowered his constituents with over

The Cross River State Government yesterday *received the new Cross River State Head of Office of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), Marija Rakovic* who has taken over from her predecessor, Mr Kenneth Ehouzou, following his transfer earlier on  to another country. Receiving the new Head of Office on behalf of the state government in her office in Calabar, *the Commissioner, Ministry of International Development Cooperation (MIDC), Dr. Inyang Asibong,* welcomed Rakovic to Cross River State whilst acknowledging collaborations between the Governor Ben Ayade led Administration and the UN organizations. Dr Asibong said Rakovic's posting to Cross River State was timely due to the understanding of the state government and UNFPA in pursuit of Governor Ayade's vision of service dilivery to the state. Responding to the MIDC Commissioner's welcome remarks, Marija Rakovic did not hesitate in lauding the efforts of *His Excellency Governor Ben Ayade towards ensuri

In the spirit of Christmas celebration, the Cross River State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Eric Iso Anderson alongside State Appointees from the Ward, has distributed various gifts, including chicken, bag of rice and cash among others, to over 500 members of Ward 5 in Calabar Municipal. The Commissioner while thanking members of the Ward for coming out appreciated God for the Grace to be alive to witness another Christmas celebration and explained that his intention is to take advantage of the yuletide to put smiles on the faces of youths, women, widows and psychologically integrate them into the Christmas celebration. He stated that God empowers people to empower others and observed that if the privileged few overlooked the masses, they would be failing in their responsibility as succor givers, imploring the rich to always show kindness to the poor and the needy by towing the footpaths of Gov. Ben Ayade. He said: “I want to commend other Appointees who supported the proce

  The Queen who makes 50 Years look like 18 years; the Queen of Humanity, the loving Mother  of our time; your Exemplary life  is why we should celebrate your golden Jubilee in a festive manner. Your virtuous disposition have remained an inspiration to the women folk, and eloquently reminiscent of the successful administration of Governor Ben Ayade. Your expertise as a health professional has remained the conduit in which Cross River State health sector has continuously tapped from such superfluous knowledge; hence it very remarkable strides. You have also become a pivot for women emancipation and an advocate of gender equality; paving the way for unprecedented inclusivity of women in the Ayade-led administration. Mediatrix, your brainchild, has over the years been incredibly life-touching, impacting the society for better living. You are effervescent, steadfast, tenacious, clear-sighted, intuitive, resourceful, quick-witted, courageous, diligent, resolute, affectionate, devoted, dotin

  The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has felicitated with the First lady of Cross River State, Dr Linda Ayade on the anniversary of her birth, describing her as a "Mother of Many Nation". Dr Ekpenyong who made this known in a message she signed on Tuesday, December 21st 2021 ,  likened the State's first lady to a "tree planted by the river side" which shade it's leaves to cover everyone, said, the first lady has succeeded in uplifting the lives of Cross River women through her social and economic emancipation scheme , "Cross River Women Emancipation Initiative"(CROWEI) and the Mediatrix Development Foundation, especially victims of gender based violence. She prayed God to continually shower His blessings on her in order to reach out to more Cross Riverians and Nigerians all the days of her life. "Today, we celebrate a mother in Zion, a champion in the health sector ,the mothe

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 Ita Bassey  The Chairman, Engr. Ben Akak Foundation has donated cash and food items to some Motherless Baby Homes and people with disabilities in Calabar.  In his statement, the chairman said that, "We are here to celebrate with you because we love you so much. I want to announce to you that in the next few days, a check of 500 hundred thousand naira will be issued to ensure that all the education of these children are well taken care of. You're our priority and we make sure you're given adequate education as future leaders. You're important to the society." He further assured them that they will become great people tomorrow. In his words, "We are interested in training people that do not have people in the society. You're going to be part of our scholarship team to further your education to higher institutions. We will also support the management of the organisation medically." He clearly pointed out that the Ben Akak Foundation is with the disab

  Congratulations are in order for the family of EFCC Secretary, Dr George Abang Ekpungu, who marked a memorable moment in their lives as one of theirs walked down the aisle with the love of her life recently. December 18, 2021 will forever remain memorable in the life of Ekpungu's family as they gladly gave out their daughter's hand in marriage, Kaka, to her heartthrob, Opeyemi. The traditional marriage, which was held at the  Legislative Quaters of the National Assembly in Abuja, attracted "the best of the best" personalities in the country, who came from far and near to witness and join the Ekpungu's family in their celebration and beautiful moment. Due to the personality of the father of the bride and his amazing, wonderful and unique disposition to everyone he comes in contact with, his country home inside the quarters was filled to the brim.  Notably among the guests were; the Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa CFE, CAMS,  Senators, House of Representati

COVID19 cases are fast on the rise and this has been further exacerbated by the festive periods and Mega COVID19 Spreader events holding everywhere. In a bid to continue the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the former Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma Egba has donated medical items and PPEs to the Cross River State Ministry of Health. Senator Victor Ndoma also commended the efforts of the Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu for her numerous achievements in the health sector and stringent modalities the ministry has so far put in place that has kept cross riverians safe and healthy describing her as a great fit. "The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a major setback not only to cross river state but the entire Country at large, I felt it was necessary to activate my networks within and outside Nigeria to see ways of supporting the COVID19 Response.I hope this items help improve response while we continue to give in our best to keep our people sa

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has celebrated the yuletide season with children in a colourful and unique style at the institution's conference centre. The UNICAL Staff Children Party, the first of it's kind, played host to hundreds of children who competed in various events during the show. The event featured dance competition, bible quiz, little master and miss UNICAL pageant show, fashion parade, among many others. The winners of miss UNICAL and little master were crowned by the VC and branded as "Ambassadors of UNICAL", while Christmas packages were shared to all the children. Consolation prizes were also given to the 1st and 2nd runner up respectively. Parents were not left out in the fun as they added colour to the event by way of dancing on stage and contesting to win prizes for their children. In her remarks, the VC, who said that identifying with children helps to shape their upbringing and giving them the right

  Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr has described The Obong of Calabar, HRM Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the grand patriarch of Efik Kingdom, as a selfless leader on his 2021 Utomo Obong Celebration. The event took place at Adiabo, Odukpani Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Ekpenyong Jr, who is also the State Commissioner for Finance, said that the king has impacted many lives positively in Cross River State. “We are glad to remind you how important celebrating your heritage and crown is. For us at the Government level and Efik Professionals, your crown is one of the most cherished and adorned, and worthy of celebration every calendar year. We are always ecstatic to not only express our best wishes, but to also celebrate with you. “When we think of you, we think of how you have positively impacted many lives in Efik Kingdom and Cross River State as a whole. And it is on this note that I and my lovely family express our profound gratitude for all your enviable successes.   “Today's e

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has led the Pro-Chancellor, Management Staff and Council Members of the institution on a historic visit to the Chancellor of the University of Calabar, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, in the ancient city of Kano. The visit by the team from UNICAL was to familiarise the institution with the palace and to also seek the blessings and support of the Royal Father in the administration of the institution. The team from UNICAL were warmly received in the palace and accorded with royal reception from the first class Traditional Ruler. While on the visit, the Emir led the team from UNICAL to a historic tour round the city in a colourful sight with palace guards. Historical sites were visited, including a unique visit to the VC of Bayero University, Kano. The visit was in line with the VC's desire and commitment to work with all critical stakeholders and relevant personalities on the 'pro

  The leadership of Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State have been applauded for their unequivocal support towards building a robust health sector and it's partnership with the state government towards the actualization of Universal Health Coverage. Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong made the commendation in Calabar while reacting to numerous health interventions recently undertaken by the Area Council promoting good health among it's people. Dr Ekpenyong said, with collaborations with other stakeholders especially Local Government Areas, the health sector will experience huge upgrade and wider acceptability by locals which will in turn promote better living. She thanked the Chairman of Council , Dr Josephat Owan and his Wife , Mrs( Lulu freda) for prioritizing health and keying into Senator Ben Ayade's mandate on full and total health for all without experiencing financial hardships. "His

  By Jesam Ofem As the surge towards Universal Health Coverage continues to gather velocity, the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ayade, as well as Commissioner of Health of Cross River State Dr. Betta Edu, alongside Dr. Janet Ekpenyong, officially flag-off ceremony of the commencement of the Health Insurance Scheme (AyadeCare) and the Basic Health Care Provision fund program service utilization in Health facilities. The flag off was conveyed at Primary Health Care, Big Qua Town, Calabar, today 14th day of December 2021. Speaking after the event, Dr. Betta Edu lauded His Excellency Prof. Ben Ayade and His beloved wife Dr. Linda Ayade for supporting the scheme and their determination for quality, affordable, and accessible health care services through the state health insurance.  Edu maintained that the most important thing is that the policy would help Crossriverians to reduce out-of-pocket expenditures and address issues of access when people don't have a

  The University of Calabar has commenced her Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Screening Exercise for the 2020/2021 Academic session(UTME). The event which is for both Direct Entry and Regular Candidates is ongoing in two different centres in the institution; Post Graduate School and University E-Library. Filling questions from Field Correspondents of the Information Unit, the Chairman, Post- UTME Committee, Prof. Eyong Ubana Eyong, disclosed that the total number of candidates registered to participate in the exercise was about ten thousand, one hundred and fifty-four.   Prof. Eyong affirmed that adequate preparations have been put in place for the smooth and successful conduct of the exercise. While reiterating that management has provided the necessary facilities to enhance the efficiency of the exercise, the Chairman expressed his optimism that the committee will discharge its duty to the satisfaction of all concerned. According to him, “the centres are well organize

 

  It is no news that the omicron variant of the COVID19 pandemic is affecting many countries in Africa with 46% of cases being detected in African countries. Beyond this, there has been a call globally to improve on vaccination especially in Nigeria to help the country overcome the mutating virus and control the expected 4th wave of the COVID19 Pandemic.  The Commissioner for Health who received the non Pharmaceutical donation from WHO in her office has called on Cross Riverians to be aware of the new variant Omicron and its more virulent nature. She in her speech stated that there has been an increase in the number of positive COVID19 cases reported in the state. “Cross River State has witnessed an increase by over 200% in the number of Positive cases recorded within the last two weeks. Last week alone we reported 26 new cases as opposed to the usual 4-6 cases on average in a week. Following the trends, this was expected as we go towards the Christmas festive season with more visitors

  By Itam Offor The wife of the State Governor, Dr. Linda Ayade, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, and other Lawmakers in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations have embarked on a public walk in support of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) and Disability Rights Bills. Speaking while flagging-off the Public Walk which started at the Calabar Cenotaph to Watt market and back, Dr. Linda Ayade decried the increased cases of Gender Based and other forms of violence  in the society adding that it has become necessary to have a laid down procedure to punish perpetrators of the menace  ''Considering the increasing incidences of Gender Based Violence..... it has become very important that we come up with a prohibition act....so that those who perpetrate this evil against our women and girls will be brought to book," she said. Cross River Speaker, Rt Hon Eteng Jonah Williams, in his remarks, emphasized the Assembly's commitm

Five years after the deadly strains of Wild Poliomyelitis virus was discovered in Northern Nigeria, government and health partners have seek to put an end to the transmission of the virus across states and nation's through the introduction of high impact interventions with the latest being the "Outbreak Response Campaign". Flagging off the second round of the Poliomyelitis Outbreak Response Campaign" in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital, wife of the State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade reteriated government's commitment to eradicating vaccine preventable diseases with emphasis on maternal and child Mortality reduction. Dr Ayade said, though the state remains Poliomyelitis free  , over 900,000 children will benefit from the exercise which is expected to last for  a week in all 18 Local Government Areas of the state. She said, though suspected cases have been recorded in some neighboring states around Cross River, none have been traced to the state , more reason why

Cholera is a water-borne disease that is easily spread by contaminated food or water. It causes acute watery diarrhea (watery stool) and if left untreated it can lead to death within hours. With over 91 cases recorded across the State since February, the State Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu in her usual manner has swung into action as she storms Bakassi LGA, a Border LGA that is situated in the riverain area making her occupants susceptible to the disease.  Speaking during the rapid response visit, the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu said international Health signals through WHO show that several persons in southern Cameroon have been affected by the Cholera outbreak with possible spread to Bakassi LGA in Nigeria. The Commissioner commended the effort of the Governor, Sen Ben Ayade in supporting the wash Program that has given CRS over 7 Open Defecation Free LGA, calling on Bakassi LGA to key in, she commended the Chairman of Bakassi Hon. Iyadim for always residi

  The management of Pelican Stars Female Football Club of Calabar has signed 11 new players ahead of the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Women Football League. Coach of Pelican Stars, Sanusi Olaleke, who spoke after their morning training session in Calabar, said that the new players were signed to strengthen the capacity of the club. Olaleke said that the club now has 25 experienced players, expressed optimism that they were going into the new season with the determination to win laurels. He mentioned the new signings to include; Juliana Duru, Nnenna Okobua, Uzo Favour, Sandra Akajime, Uju Joseph, Mvogo Stella, Kelechi Ogi, Rebecca Babalola, Wakil Katon and Lola Philip. "For we as a team, we are ready for the competition. This time around, we want to go fourth and win laurels for the state. "With the preparation we have from the team management and the support from the state government through the Ministry of Sport, we are sure of a beautiful outing this season. "We hav

The National Youth Council of Nigeria Cross River State Chapter hosted her Maiden Edition of Youth Convention yesterday, the 3rd day December 2021 tagged" PICTURE THE FUTURE YOU WANT TO FEATURE". The convention hosted over 200 delegates from the 18 Local Government Areas of Cross River State and reflected gender disparities, diverse educational levels, and professions. Over 5,000 youths participated in the convention. The event was highly graced by dignitaries, one among them was the Obol Lopon of Ugep which double as the paramount rulers of Yakurr Nation, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, and the Chairman of Boki, Comrade Bankong Paul. Guest Speakers, we have Dr. Richard Orim, Barr. First Baba Isa and many others. Below are the pictures of events 

  By Kingsley Agim  The Governor Ben Ayade-led administration has restated its commitment to exterminate inequalities in accessing antiretrovirals and other healthcare services, HIV/AIDS,  as well as the coronavirus pandemic in Cross River State. Giving the affirmation earlier today in the occasion of the World AIDS Day themed: “End Inequalities, End AIDS through Sustainable Financing,” the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu reassured that the present administration would not rest in its oars to tackling critical health issues  for the overall weal of the citizens. “You will recall that, not so long ago, Cross River used to be the second highest in terms of HIV/AIDS prevalence in the country. But through the concerted efforts of the Ayade-led administration, in collaboration with productive Implementing Partners, the State has turned the trajectory significantly downwards from 6.6% to 2%, with the latest national data showing even further improvement of 1.8%,” Dr. Edu stated.

   The Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade through her foundation, the Mediatrix Development Foundation and the First Lady against Cancer (FLAC) initiative held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and young girls at the Holy Child Secondary School calabar,  to commemorate the first anniversary of the global strategy on the Elimination of Cervical Cancer. The strategy, coded 90-70-90 which was adopted and Launched by the World Health Organization in November 2020, implies that the world must work to ensure 90% of girls are fully vaccinated with HPV vaccines by age 15years; 70% of women get screened  and 90% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment. Dr Linda Ayade who was represented by the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong said, the choice of focusing on young girls and creating  awareness on Cervical cancer is because everyday in Nigeria, 41 women are diagnosed of cervical cancer, 29 women die

  1, Dec. 2020 ushered in a new circle of administration in the University of Calabar where Prof. Florence Obi was sworn-in as the first female and 11th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University, 45-year after the institution coming into existence. Obi, a Professor of Special Needs Education with over 3 decades of academic experience, took over the mantle of leadership with the dexterity, passion and commitment to leave the Ivory Tower better than she met it. During her investiture, Obi said: “My vision is to reposition the University in line with global best practices to a foremost Ivory Tower for the blossoming of quality teaching and learning, research and community service towards the production of quality graduates and research outputs, including publications that are relevant to the 21st century economies, and in line with the fourth industrial revolution”. She began her journey by engaging critical stakeholders from relevant institutions to join hands with her in repositioni