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By Kingsley Agim  A leader, they say, is not just he who pontificates worthless ethical shibboleths, but he who, by luculent manifestation, lives and acts in accordance with precepts at all times. Going by the above, our dear country falls short of leaders who perfectly fit such definition. We have somewhat not-so-good leaders, and some not-so-bad ones too. Interestingly, as we draw closer to 2023, which seems an important political year for Nigerians that would herald a change of barton in leadership across the country, one leader who has strikingly impressed Nigerians with his leadership qualities has been our present Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.  Himself, a scholar of remarkable learnedness, the Vice President has discharged his duties as the number two citizen of Nigeria with utmost loyalty, diligence and competence to the admiration of Nigerians, both in government and the governed. His characteristics have remained a rarity among the pantheons of Nigerian leaders. Bl

  The Department of Theatre and Media Studies, University of Calabar, has Sunday marked the 2022 World Theatre Day with inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Calabar. The department donated toiletries to the inmates to boost their hygiene in the center. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Theatre Day is celebrated on every March 27 and the theme of this year’s event is, “Theatre and a culture of peace”. The visit was a collaboration between the department and her Theatre Alumni. In a speech, the Head of Department, Dr Liwhu Betiang, said that theatre is unique because it uses human communication. According to Betiang, theatre helps humans to interact with their neighbours and make meaning with humanity. “Theatre entertains us, moulds us, shapes us and gives us the beauty of life. “We are very happy for coming here to identify with you the inmates because you have been part of the theatre system,” he said. He encouraged them to remain positive about life, a

Maj.-Gen. Shu’aibu Ibrahim, Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has called on Nigerians and relevant authorities to support the actualization of the NYSC Trust Fund currently before the National Assembly. Ibrahim made the call in his address presented by the NYSC Coordinator in Cross River, Mr Zemoh Andrew, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2022 Batch 'A' stream Il corps members. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held on Wednesday at the NYSC orientation camp in Obubra local government area, Cross River. The Director-General said that the actualisation of the fund will enhance the smooth operation of the scheme and boost its skills and entrepreneurship development programme. He added that the fund is aimed at empowering corps members for self employment and wealth creation among others.  He also solicited support from stakeholders and corporate bodies for the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), designed at pr

  By Kingsley Agim. Leadership, according to Robin S. Sharma, is not about a title or designation. It is about Impact, Influenced and Inspirational. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to Inspire teammates in order to enhance productivity. The above inference vividly captures Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu’s public persona as a strong and determined leader with a predilection for creating Impact and grinding results. A lady who has become a source of pride to Womanhood and an embodiment of effective leadership. From her years in the University of Calabar as a vocal and intelligent unionist, to blazing the trail in health sector management as the foremost Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and later Commissioner for Health, where her Covid-19 emergency stewardship of the State made Cross River a reference to the Nation, honed he craft at Ivy L

  In Preparation for the Forthcoming National Convention slated for the 26th of March 2022, the South South Progressive Women has endorsed Dr Mrs Betta Edu as the best Candidate for the National Women Leader Position. Speaking today Sunday 20th of March 2022 in Port Harcourt during their General Meeting, the National Coordinator of the Group Chief Mrs Patricia Okeyegema Okiogha thanked the Party for Zoning the Office of National Women Leader to Cross River State and also appreciate the Cross River State Chapter of APC for arriving at Dr Mrs Betta Edu as the Consensus Candidate for the Position. In her Words, Dr Mrs Betta Edu is a Young and Pragmatic Woman who is always ready to give her Best in what ever Assignment she is given in and outside her State. She has always shown Seriousness and Sagacity and she is very Competent for the Position of the Party's National Women Leader and she would make us Proud. Also Speaking, the National Secretary of the Organization Mrs Edidiong Sunday

Deputy National Commandant Planning, Prof. Edet Ekpenyong, former commissioner of information, Asu Okan, Nassarawa, Delta and Akwa Ibom Commandants, on Friday in Cross River State,  attended a Funeral Service for late chief Clement Okweche. Speaking shortly after the burial ceremony, the National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria, Prof. Dickson Akoh ably represented by Prof. Edet Ekpenyong explained that the sage left when his family, community, and the society at large needed his useful contribution in building humanity and peaceful coexistence the most. Akoh described the late Chief Clement Odey as a peace advocate which he demonstrated without restraint while he was alive. He asked God to comfort the bereaved family, especially the Cross Rivers State Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr. Dominic Okweche. In his piece, Prof. Edet Ekpenyong extends the condolences of the FCT Command of the Corps to the family of late Okweche, while also asking the family to take solace in the

  The Director, Directorate of Human Resource and Establishment, (HR&E) University of Calabar, Mrs. Agatha Ikposhi has been suspended from duty. The suspension as contained in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe is consequent upon her unsatisfactory response to allegations of falsification of age, records of service and defrauding of the Federal Government of Nigeria levelled against her by an alumnus of the University. According to the suspension letter, Management, in line with the provisions of the Public Service Rules has directed that Mrs. Agatha Ikposhi be placed on suspension with effect from Wednesday, 16th March, 2022 and the matter referred to the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) for further investigation. Mrs.  Ikposhi is to hand over all university property in her possession to an Officer who has been deployed to take over from her, just as the Bursar has been directed to place her on half salary pending the determination of the cas

  Cross River State in the last 24 Months have recorded unprecedented heights/achievements in the health sector and the Nursing Profession in particular. For the first time in history Governor Ayade achieved full accreditation of all Schools of Nursing in Cross River State with increased intake approval from 30 intake capacity to 100-150 across the Schools. He increased the tempo by achieving the first ever College of Nursing Sciences in South South Zone of Nigeria.  With the number of Students admitted into the School of Basic Midwifery Calabar and School of Basic midwifery Obudu raised from 30 to over 100 after gaining full accreditation amongst other outstanding achievements under the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu, the Schools has today matriculated and capped 100 Students for the academic year. The matriculation event which had the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Betta Edu as the Special Guest of Honor also had in attendance Honorable Joe Obi Bissong as the Ch

  Stakeholders of the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State at Diamond Hall, Transcorp Hotels, Calabar unwavering agreed that the next governor should come from the southern senatorial District in 2023. The demand was part of the communique read by Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa at the conference. Ita-Giwa used the conference to thank the governor for his purposeful governance which he has undoubtedly provided and is still providing, and the many achievements which he has recorded especially in his attempt to decouple Cross River State from over-dependence on federally allocation revenue.  "Recently the state has witnessed negative allocation from FAAC, despite this, the governor Is still able to pay salaries and carry out other developmental initiatives. "Undoubtedly, the many industries which the governor is building is a deliberate attempt to put out state on a path of prosperity. " We thus, express our solidarity with the governor of Cross River State, His Excell

A coalition of women and Youths in politics across Nigeria under the umbrella of the "APC National Youth Vanguard" Cross River State chapter has called on the Commissioner for Social Housing and Chairman Commissioners Forum Cross River State, Rt. Hon. George Oben-Etchi to contest for 2023 Governorship in the State. The members of the group at the International Women's Day conference held today at South-South Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SSEDC) conference hall (Prof. Eyo Ita House) 38 Ndidem Usang Iso Road, Calabar, Cross River State, with the theme: Breaking the Bias, where they presented a letter of their request to the Rt. Honorable. Speaking on their behalf, the state coordinator of the group, Amb. Joy Ben said we wish to convey the concerns of our organization to you on the occasion of women's day set aside to address issues that concern women and proffer solutions that will accelerate inclusion and development and thus, our letter to a man, known for his

  The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has paid a courtesy call on the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. Speaking during the visit, Prof. Obi recalled the roles played by the former president in uplifting the standard of education across the six geopolitical zones of the country.  She described GEJ as a humble gentleman who places Nigeria above any other personal consideration, referring to him as a unifying factor in Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large. The Vice-Chancellor reminded the former President that Nigerians will not forget the epochal call he put across to his successor, President Buhari, which accounted for the relative peace and brotherhood that the nation is enjoying today. To this end, the VC said the Governing Council, Senate, and Management have found in him a man worthy in all ramifications for the award of an Honorary Doctorate Degree – (Honoris Causa) of the Insti

  Your Excellency, you have performed exceptionally well in Governance, Cross River has never experienced this great industrialization drive with more than 30 Industries and counting including a Pharmaceutical industry. Your impact in the health sector is felt with over 60,000 Cross Riverians registered and benefiting from Ayade Care (State Health Insurance Scheme), your milk of kindness and love for humanity is outstanding. As a Leader, your Ability to accommodate everyone, Mentor and raise the next generation of Leaders is second to none.! I join my Mother Dr Linda Ayade to wish you Good Health, Long Life and Prosperity! Governor of a State is the least you will ever be… Nigeria is waiting to benefit from your Midas touch. Happy Birthday My Father! Happy Birthday Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade! Signed By;  Dr Betta Edu Commissioner For Health, Cross River state and National Chairman Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum.

The National President of University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association Comrade Eyam Abeng has joined the family, friends, Associates, lovers and fans of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade to celebrate the amiable mentor and defender of youths on the occasion of his 54th birthday today, describing him as a  Man with the Midas' Touch given his giant stride achievements in the state even amidst very lean resources. The UNICROSS Alumni Boss who made this known via a Birthday Felicitation message signed by him and made available to the media, used the opportunity to eulogize Prof Ben Ayade for the meritorious efforts he has made to empower and encourage the youths of Cross River extraction and beyond. "This has gone far to quell agitations by youths and has equally help to reduced crime rate in the state generally", he remarked. Comrade Abeng noted that the Governor has been very passionate about UNICROSS and h

  The University of Calabar Governing Council has appointed Prof. (Mrs) Aniebiet Inyang Ntui as the new librarian of the institution. The appointment conveyed in a letter signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, takes effect from February 24, 2022 and is for a period of five years. According to the letter, the appointment came on the heels of her success at the interview conducted on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The letter also states that the University Governing Council approved the recommendation of the selection Board, hence the appointment of Prof. Mrs Aniebiet Inyang as the University librarian. It further states that, as the University librarian, she will be responsible to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi for the administration of the University library.

  The over three years old crisis brewing in the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Alumni Association is finally coming to an end following the intervention of the Governing Council of the University.  The council, on Tuesday, March 1st invited both factions to a meeting at the council Chambers in the University's main campus with a view to finding lasting solutions to the issues. The meeting which was presided over by the Council Chairman, Dr. Emil Inyang resolved that in the interest of peace, both factions should sheath their swords for a fresh election that will be acceptable to majority of the alumni.  Recall that the association has been enmeshed in crisis since the national convention that produced Comrade Eyam Abeng in 2019. Some members of the association last year who disagreed with  the Abeng's emergence organized another election to set up a factional executive to challenge his executives. The council intervention which was applauded by supporters of both

  By Dominic Kidzu  It is now clear that a new generation of politicians in Cross River State are ready to take over the mantle of leadership seeing the way they led the charge for the electoral victory in the just concluded federal constituency bye - elections for Ogoja/Yala local government areas. If anyone doubted that they have arrived, this was the opportunity for them to change their minds and begin to believe in their capacity to deliver on serious assignments and critical responsibilities.  From the youthful state chairman of the party, Bar Alphonsus Eba, the youthful candidate, Jude Ngaji, to the young and dynamic Sen Stephen Odey, the equally young chapter chairmen of the two local government areas to the elected chairmen of the local councils, no one would doubt the ability and readiness of young people to take over the mantle of leadership and chart a new course for the people of Cross River State. The single-minded commitment and dedication to the assignments have been adm