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  Young Cross River born business tycoon and  Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Frankbornd Investment Limited, Mr. Frank Ikemti has hinted that he's joining the Cross River North Senatorial District race under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.  Ikemti in a chat with newsmen said that although he had always had the ambition of contesting the Senate election, the rumoured interest of the Governor, Sir Ben Ayade and former Vice Chancellor of the University Calabar, Prof. Zana Akpagu made him shade his ambition initially.  He explained that he's fully back in the race after it became clear that neither the Governor nor Akpagu was running the election as initially speculated.  The Obudu born businessman and politician said that he is the most qualified and  most prepared to fly the APC ticket for the election because he's coming into the race with enormous grassroot appeal.  "It's now official that I'm running the Cross R...

Even though the world is frigid in recognising competence and hard work, those who slog their guts out to make the society better will never go unnoticed. Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong Asuquo, Cross River’s frontline aspirant for the governorship seat under the aegis of  All Progressives Congress is apparently the only person who has made a commitment to continue with the industrialization agenda of the Governor Ben Ayade’s administration.  Engr. Nsa believes and shares in the industrialization drive of our Digital Governor. We must as a state, in looking for the next governor, be wary of convolution of misplaced priorities. Engr. Asuquo’s ambition has placed high premium on continuity and economic growth and development. Engr. Nsa is search completed for a Successor of Governor Ben Ayade.  As the present administration’s tenure winds down, Governor Ben Ayade’s industrial revolution must not become moribund. Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong Asuquo — himself an industrialist — is the technocrat ...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) legislators in the Cross River State House of Assembly have wished Mr.  Asuquo Ekpenyong good luck in his quest to lead Cross River. The Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams on Wednesday welcomed Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong to the Cross River State House of Assembly. Williams maintained that Asuquo Ekpenyong has done well, and has been one of the strongest pillars behind the success of the Ayade Administration. He maintained that Asuquo as a Finance Commissioner has related so well with the House of Assembly and could be a perfect bridge builder to perfect the project Cross River. "I have seen you, you have the depth of knowledge of project Cross River, for us as a state, and for me and members, this is the real project Cross River. Also Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, leader of the House of Assembly while eulogizing Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. took turns to say this is the man that knows where every penny has come from and...

Immediate past Commissioner for finance Cross River State Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong on Wednesday promised to continue from where Governor Ayade stopped thereby sustaining his legacies.  He made this known while on a consultative visit to the speaker and members of the Cross River State House of assembly in calabar.  Mr Ekpenyong who was consulting the House of Assembly with regards to flying the APC Flag at the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections stated that Governor Ayade has built an economy for Cross River State and all the state needs now is an astute manager of resources to leverage the investments in the best interest of the State.  "During our tour of the 18 local councils of the state we inspected industries built by Governor Ben Ayade that can significantly improve the economy of the state when properly aligned with the private sector. Industries that can make our young people millionaires across the state, this is what we intend to do if given the opportunity to serve" Ekpen...

  Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, the member representing Boki 2 State Constituency in the Cross River House of Assembly has declared his intention to contest for the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections.  In his declaration speech in Calabar, the lawmaker said…   Today, as always, I come with absolute humility, sincerity of purpose and total commitment to seek a new legislative engagement and representation in The Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency, the nexus of our politics in Central Senatorial District.    As I stand before God and the honourable people of this unique Constituency, I  unequivocally declare my intention of applying for the revered responsibility of representing my people in the National Assembly as Member, House of Representatives for Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), our great party.   I humbly present an application that has been providentially enriched by the credentials...

  Cross River’s rave of the moment and maritime giant, Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong Asuquo has entered the fray for the governorship seat of Cross River State in 2023 under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at his official declaration amidst party executives, supporters and APC faithfuls, Engr Nsa Ekpenyong reiterated his determination to deepen collaborations with the present administration, especially in the industrialization, in order to build the Cross River State of everyone’s dream, if given the opportunity to become governor.  “I understand the challenges of the youths, I have interfaced with them; and if I prevail in my bid to be Governor, I will ensure that there is no industry set up by the Governor Ben Ayade-led that will be left moribund. I will make them work hundred percent,” the governorship hopeful assured. Speaking on the industrialization vision and strides of governor Ayade, the towering political figure enthused: “Most of the industries the ...

Another day to commemorate the World Malaria Day is here as Malaria amounts for millions of  deaths in Nigeria as well as maternal and child mortality rate  globally, hence the adoption of drastic measures to curtail these effects cannot be over emphasized. With this year's theme given as " Harness Innovation To Reduce The Malaria Disease Burden and Save Lives", measures are being taken to optimize commodity utilization both for curative and preventive measures across health facilities in the state. In Cross River State, the state government embarked on a carnival like display across major streets in the metropolis  to sensitize the people on the need to prevent malaria at all cost by complying to some adaptative measures while we await the introduction and commercialization of Malaria Vaccine. Wife of the state Governor, Dr Linda Ayade who declared the event opened said, the Government will continue to harness productive means through partnership with Non- Governmental O...

  Today, about Four Decades agos, we were blessed with the birth of a phenomenal personality , a scholar whose God fearing attributes, dedication,  easy going lifestyle, passion and desire has shaped the word "leadership" among young people not just in Cross River State but across the country.   Young Janet was privileged to attend one of the most prestigious Primary Schools in Cross River State,  where she was moulded with good characters to support the homely training she enjoyed from her family. Reports have it that, she never settled for anything less than the best all through her early days in school as she gained admirations from her peers  teachers and contemplating, a distinctive trait she shares till this day. Dr Janet Ekpenyong whose desire to see lives saved and cared for, developed her interest in medicine which warranted her to seek training both in Nigeria and in the diaspora returning back home with so many accolades and honours. The  first a...

National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Betta Edu, has called on party leaders, governors and other stakeholders to rally around all female aspirants in their different states and ensure they emerge candidates of the party in their different positions. This was disclosed at the APC zonal and state women leaders strategy planning and capacity Building workshop held in Abuja  She also announced that as part of her programmes for Nigerian women, she would embark on low cost housing scheme for less privileged women in the party, empowerment for women from polling unit to national. According to Edu, the party's decision to give out free forms to female aspirants and many other considerations should serve as incentives and motivations to the aspirants, noting that sales of forms begins on Tuesday . Her words: " I am.particullarly happy to have my fellow women here and other party leaders across board. This workshop is meant to prepare our Zonal and state wom...

  Following the high rate of deforestation in the State occasioned by the indiscriminate activities of illegal loggers bent on undermining the integrity of government, the State Forestry Commission has opened up consultation with other experts in the sector on  possible ways of salvaging her rich forests. In a round table discussion held in Calabar at the office of the Chairman, Forestry Commission, Stakeholders x-rayed the challenges of illegal logging which is becoming overwhelming and recommended ways of curbing the menace. Addressing the meeting, the Commission Chairman, High Chief Tony Undiandeye decried the wanton destruction of the State's rich forests despite conservation efforts of government. He bewailed the extent of desperation and level of compromise which has eaten deep into the illegal business thereby truncating government’s clampdown effort and posing a threat to lives of armed-less Foresters who attempt to intercept their operations. Chief Undiandeye noted re...

  By Prince Charles Ekanem Women have a divine sense of intuition, the sixth sense. They are the true strength of our democratic change from hopelessness to hopefulness. Today, as we move from dashed hope into the realm of great expectation under Dr Betta Edu, the  APC National Women Leader, it must be emphasized that the work of Party building is for all and not for Dr Betta Edu and her NWL members alone. Nigeria is a successful nation because of the hard work, creativity and enterprise of our women, who participated in every battle for change by lending their voices. An exemplary is Dr Betta Edu who has within a short space of 3 weeks from assumption of office is putting up a leadership training workshop for APC Zonal and State Women Leaders and Stakeholders themed "Setting Progressive Agenda for the Newly Elected Leadership of the APC Women Wing"  Apart from facilitating the Workshop, the APC National Women Leader has ensured that Nomination Forms is totally free for W...

   As Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong’s gubernatorial ambition continues to garner critical stakeholders support across the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum of Chapter Chairmen, Cross River State is the latest high profile body to pledge support to the Odukpani-born politician’s cause. This was made known during a solidarity visit by the body on the aspirant in his campaign office, recently, in Calabar. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman, Forum of APC Chapter Chairmen, Cross River State, Hon. Kelvin Njong informed the governorship hopeful that having cautiously x-rayed Engr. Ekpenyong’s vision for the State, the decision to stand behind him became an easy one for the group to reach. Hon. Njong hinted that Cross River needs a visionary and ideological individual like Engr. Ekpenyong to further the industrialization landmark achievements already begun by the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration. The group’s leader thanked Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong for yielding to Cross Riveria...

  By Prince Charles Ekanem It is true that a golden fish has no hiding place. The professional, political and public service career of national and global leaders are always in public domain either for good or bad. Their performance or lack of it stands them out as the populace, public affairs analysts and social affairs commentators are always on their toes to publicly and vocally assess their varied contributions to the socio-economic wellbeing of women  and youth in governance and politics. The above musing aptly describes the dynamic and highly resourceful former Commissioner of Finance, Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong within the backdrop of a higher calling that is currently tolling its bell on him ahead of 2023. For the consummate technocrat, cerebral chartered economist and financial expert and super-achieving administrative helmsman par excellence, much has been written and chronicled on his superb and superlative power of mobilizing, organizing and driving the party stronger at g...

  The Coalition of Akamkpa/Biase Stakeholders Forum, CABS, has disclosed that zoning must be maintained in the Cross River adding that the next governor of the state must come from the southern Senatorial district and micro zoning to Akamkpa/Biase Federal Consistency. They made this known in a press conference held at Naks Hotel Calabar on Thursday. In a release made available to Detailing Cross River, signed by Chief Emmanuel I. Evong Biase LGA Representative and Ntufam E. Itogim Anom, Akamkpa LGA Representative(Coveners) they insisted that the existing zoning arrangement for the Office of the Governor of Cross River State and all other political offices be maintained; and by that arrangement, the Governorship of Cross River State in 2023 should be zoned to the Southern Senatorial District, arguing that over 80 percent of natural resources and revenue from the state is in Biase/Akamkpa and since the advent of democratic rule in 1999 they have not tested the position of governorshi...

  Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong, Chairman of Mobilisation of the Cross River State APC Lobby Group, on Saturday commended President Mohammadu Buhari for the infrastructural development of the new Ikom Bridge the calabar/Itu road, and the Second Niger Bridge as well as others still undergoing construction across the Nation. Ekpenyong, who made the commendation in an interview with journalist shortly after the Cross River State APC Youth Lobby group Voters Sensitization tour of Ikom and Etung Local Government Area Councils described Buhari’s completion of the New Ikom bridge and many others as a huge success. He said the brigde was very timely, considering its economic and trade significance to Central and Northern Cross River State connecting to the Southern part of the State in terms of  economic activities. He also noted that the Calabar/Itu road would help to alleviate the suffering of road users who had suffered for over a decade while commuting on that road. Ekpenyong, also commende...

  The former Commissioner of Finance Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr may have gained the acceptance of governor Ben Ayade, politicians, traditional leaders, elites, friends, opinions leaders, youths, women, and legislators to join the gubernatorial race ahead of 2023 if the mammoth crowd at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar and array of people who followed him from the hills of Obanliku to the seashores of Bakassi for enlightenment and mobilization were anything to go by. Although the youths mobilized at the UJ Esuene Stadium was as a thank you to His Excellency for expanding the political landscape to accommodate the youths and also to reaffirm their unalloyed support and commitment to the administration of Ben Ayade and the tour to the 18 Local Government of Cross Rivers State was for effective participation in the political process in 2023 general election which led to the mobilization and enlightenment of thousands of voters in the state ahead of general elections. The two events were fro...

  In his avowed determination to give succor to those in need, Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong Asuquo has commenced construction of a two kilometer road network at Esuk Odot Community, leaving residents in rapturous delight. Speaking to Nsa Ekpenyong media team during a tour of the project, the Village Head of Esuk Odot, Chief Okon Edet Okon expressed delight in the road construction project, manifesting even greater happiness knowing that the gesture was coming from a son of the soil — Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong. “I thank God for our son, Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong, who has been of help to this community in diverse ways — human capital development, agriculture, infrastructure, etc. We thank him immensely. We believe in his leadership capacity, which he is sufficiently demonstrating, given the tenacity he is rolling out ideas and vision of transforming our community,” the elated Royal Father remarked. Recounting the harrowing experiences suffered from the deplorable conditions of the road over the years, th...

  In a meeting held today the 19th day of April 2022 with the aforementioned organization, Mr. Cyril, described the women as mothers who sacrificed a lot in the cause of childbearing and subsequent upbringing of children hence the need to identify with them in an attempt to make them feel the joy of motherhood. The women received him with great excitement instigated by his offer of goodwill. Mr. Cyril promised to continually check on them as a child who takes good care of his mother. He also encouraged them, that as women, they can only have value so long as they attribute value to the life of others, using friendship, love, and compassion. This is indeed the height of giving back to society.  *©CY MEDIA*

   The former Director General of Cross River State Waterways Agency and frontline aspirant for the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency seat, Hon. Bobby Ekpenyong has stated that Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong’s authenticity, sincere intentions and strategy of consolidating on the industrialization blueprint of the Governor Ben Ayade-led administration have endearingly put the governorship hopeful ahead on who takes over the Peregrino House in 2023. The former CRSWA DG made the assertion while speaking to journalists at the Nsa Ekpenyong Campaign Office, recently in Calabar. Hon. Bobby said listening to the Engr. Ekpenyong during a meeting, quickly gave him the conviction that he is going to make a good leader when given the opportunity. “I have been in mainstream politics for over three decades, I understand the political dynamics of the State. Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong, has come to the fore with reputation for success, having made a fortune in maritime, oil and gas businesses, I ...

   Director-General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Janet Ekpenyong has pledged her commitment to reaching out and meeting the needs of children especially the less privileged for them to achieve their full potential in life. Dr. Ekpenyong was speaking during the recently celebrated "World Street Children Day" on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 in Calabar as tens of children gathered to receive some welfare packages as well as shared knowledge on ways of bettering their lives. Dr. Ekpenyong who was represented by the Director of Community and Family Health Services, Mrs. Sally Enyim assured the children of the collective efforts of government at all levels to provide social security including free healthcare for them as well as prioritize them on all Government planned health activities. She further admonished them to remain humble and be of good behavior at all times notwithstanding their present conditions as she educated them on the dangers of...

  A philanthropist, businessman and people-acclaimed politician, Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong has urged Christians to live beyond worldly differences and be awakened to the consciousness of God’s love for mankind. The Odukpani-born politician gave the charge in his message to the Christian faithfuls on the event of Easter Sunday celebration. Highlighting the essence of Easter, the soft-spoken Cross Riverian wrote: “For believers, this day marks the celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection; His victory over death and our eternal hope and redemption.” He also said “faith in God reinvigorates hope and gives purpose and meaning to one’s life,” while drawing inference from John 3:16 portion of the Bible. “May this Easter Sunday inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity, and abundance, all received through God’s divine grace,” he prayed. Other parts of his message read: “Joining you in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice and the joyful renewal it brings to all God’s children this Easter seaso...

  As Cross River State and the rest of the world celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ today, Asuquo Ekpenyong has called on Christian faithfuls and Cross Riverians of other faiths to imbibe fundamental values that would go a long way in promoting and strengthening the foundation of love, peace and harmony in the State, adding that the season should serve as a reminder to all of the selflessness, love, sacrifice and tolerance of Jesus Christ throughout His earthly sojourn, his death and his resurrection. In his words "May this sacrifice of Easter be the least God will ever do for you. In all your ways, in your home and family, God will always show up and show strong that each and everyday will be testimonies of joy, fulfillment and great purpose in Jesus name, Amen! He is risen! He also noted that there was no better time for the State to unite together and eschew resentment than now, adding that no challenge is insurmountable where there is unity of purpose. Ekpen...

  BY: OKPOKIRI PETER The Cross River State Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Patriot (Dr.) Dominic Okweche has said the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has given Peace Corps Officers, families, friends and associates all over the Country a reason to celebrate 2022 Easter in a special way. Arising from the Passage of the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill by the Senate on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, the Commandant said it is now clear that the teaming Nigerian Youths have hope to be gainfully employed when assented to by  President Buhari. He thanked the Senate for putting smiles on the faces of thousands of Nigerians on the timely Justice done on the Bill. The Commandant posited that the National Commandant, Prof. Dickson A. O. Akoh has been relentless in this special project and has denied himself pleasure to ensuring the youth has a place in contributing to halt insecurity in the Country. This, he has done with dedication  and commitments to national develop...

  Cross River State Students of Central Senatorial District have called on Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams publicly declare his intention to run for the 2023 Central senatorial district election. The group led by one Egu, Samuel Kingsley, who thronged the entrance of Margaret Ekpo International Airport on Friday was seen with banners, and placards carrying different inscriptions, asking him to declare for Senate. The members were equally seen chanting songs, insisting that the lawmaker made his intention known as soon as possible given their belief in his leadership style. The group noted that Williams remained the best candidate to represent the Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, having served the State effectively and efficiently, closely supporting the Governor Prof. Ben Ayade to finish strong. Kingsley added that for “competence, experience, fairness, youth friendliness, and open-mindedness” Williams deserved the senator...

  The Executive Chairman of Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB), Senator Stephen Odey has averred that the State needs ‘ideological minds’ like Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong to move forward. The CR-SUBEB boss made declaration when he received in audience  the Engr. Nsa Ekpenyong-led team, who paid him a consultative visit in his residence in Calabar. Sen. Odey maintained that given the robust industrialization drive of the Governor Ben Ayade’s administration, Cross River is in dire strides of the Nsa Ekpenyongs of this world, who are in sync with the Governor’s vision, understand the economic calculuses and the rippling effects of industrialization. “Let me thank you for being heedful of this administration’s achievements and your support for Governor Ayade over the years. I thank you for your car gift to our great party, the APC; it was indeed a step in the right direction. “Be assured of my support as you continue with your collaboration to further the course ...