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  The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has called for improved data management system in the health sector for optimized service delivery across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state and the country.  Senator Ayade was speaking during the flag off ceremony of the Community Health Management Information System in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital aimed at strengthing synergy between the State and Federal Government. The Governor who was represented by the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong said, quality and precised data remains the bedrock of effective policy planning and implementation. She said, the government of Cross River State have over the years leveraged on optimized data  collection and synchronization using home grown principles which are relative to various Communities with best standard practices being upheld. According to Dr Ekpenyong " if we must have a working and formidable prog

  By Itam Offor The House of Assembly has condemned in totality the communal clash between Nko community in Yakurr, and Onyedama in Obubura Local Government Areas of the State. The House also unanimously called on the military to stop further destruction of lives and property in Nko community, which allegedly has left several houses burnt and seven people dead. The House further called on the State Government to, as a matter of urgency send relieve materials to displaced victims who are taking refuge in the surrounding villages including Mkpani, Ekori and Ugep. These resolutions were taken following a matter of urgent public interest sponsored by the Speaker of the Assembly and Member representing Yakurr II, RT Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams who lamented that the current war situation in Nko, a community under his constituency, is worrisome. “I condemn in totality the communal war over land, we will all eventually die and leave the land. Also the activities of the military, up to this morni

  As part of approaches aimed at ensuring effective and efficient health service delivery in the State, Health Care Partners are seeking collaborations with the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency for equitable vaccines distributions. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) teamlead, Dr Abujo Kalajuo made the disclosure in Calabar, during a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong noting that, such intervention will put an end to vaccine hesitancy and stock out in the state. He said, building an effective supply and distribution chain in Local Government Areas will promote prompt and timely access to various vaccines and present them to Cross Riverians in their most active states. He further maintained that, all Health care Partners ought to collaborate with willing government agencies and States to ensure that a deliberate mechanism in implemented for all facilities to be covere

  A socio-political group with operational headquarters in south of the country has sought to rally robust support for the eventual emergence of Peter Obi the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP as president of the federal republic of Nigeria come 2023. The Mass Appeal Project, MAP according to her national leadership will identify with political parties, intending public officers and serving public office holders who are seeking to honestly serve the Nigerian public through elective political offices. According to the director general of MAP, Ikakke Bassey, MAP is a non partisan socio-political group ‘created to promote and entrench the core ideals of democracy in Nigeria, namely; freedom, equality and control.’ Bassey added that ‘Our vision is sociopolitical inclusion. Our core values are truth, justice & freedom.’ On his part, the secretary general of MAP, Efio-Ita Nyok, explained that ‘We have as part of our core objectives, social strategy and structural mobilizatio

As part of measures aimed at ensuring effective and efficient health services delivery in the state, the Cross River State Government and Centre for "Gender and Development Action" have sued for collaborations in order to offer medical and clinical supports to victims of Gender based violence across the state . Speaking during a courtesy and advocacy visit by the members of the Cross River State GADA network, Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong applauded the team for the positive roles in managing the crude effects of gender based violence in the society. Dr Ekpenyong said the visit and need to develop a web-chained policy to bind  both bodies is  thoughtful  as she noted that,  gender-based violence has metamorphosied into  a core issue leading to mental and psychological health decline over the years. She noted that, the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency through the social mobilization tea

  By Kingsley Agim  The Cross River State Government has expressed a great sense of pride on the remarkable strides of the State Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (CR-APPEALS) Project through their World Bank-assisted agro-based value chains interventions in the State. Speaking while flagging off the 8th Implementation Support Mission (ISM) of the APPEALS Project, yesterday, in in Calabar, the Chairman of Project’s State Steering Committee and Deputy Governor of the State, Prof. Ivara Esu said: “After the last ISM, a lot has been achieved. We are very proud today, looking at the great feats recorded by the APPEALS Project in the State.” Prof. Esu, who was represented by the State Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong, stated that the exhibition stand at the event is an eloquent testimony to the success story and life-changing opportunities the CR-APPEALS Project, with the support of the World Bank and the F

  The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Betta Edu, has continued her advocacy for women seeking elective offices in the forthcoming general election with a call on the Chinese Government to deliberately draw up support as the country’s contributions towards deepening democracy in Nigeria. Dr Edu disclosed this at a roundtable hosted by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, CUI Jianchun, aimed at creating a symphony between political parties in Nigeria and the Communist party in China for shared experiences.  She restated the resolve of the APC to continually mainstream women and includes them in playing significant roles in governance and nation building. The women leader also acknowledged the unique roles women had played in the past and in the current dispensation, but argued that women’s capacities can be further enhanced if they get the needed support from both the Chinese Government and other developmental partners. She stated: “It is ve

The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has congratulated Men on the Occasion of Fathers Day celebration describing them as "Health Conscious Fathers and Catalysts  of Universal Health Coverage in the 21st Century". In a message titled "Fathers, the Support System to Quality Healthcare Delivery and Partners to Actualizing Universal Health Coverage", the DG noted that, the true results of health intervention and programs lies in the support of men who serve as catalysts to both their wives and Children. According to her, with the roles and privileges assigned to men in the society, the approval or disapproval of men in the utilization of health facilities by their wives and Children can play a major role in either building or destroying the foundation of quality healthcare for all. She urged men to continually allow their wives to seek medical attention in health facilities rather than encourage them to

  The Speaker Of Cross River State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones Williams Flagged Off OPERATION GET YOUR PVC campaign today at the NYCN-CRS Youth House In Calabar OPERATION GET YOUR PVC is an event organized by the NYCN CRS under the leadership of Dan Obo Jnr to ensure the Youths massively register for their PVC The NYCN-CRS chairman Comrade Dan Obo Jnr in his opening remarks stressed that the sole aim of the event is to create the consciousness for the youths to register and collect thier PVCs According to Dan Obo Jnr, the leadership of Youth council is committed to sensitize the people about getting PVCs to enable them vote in a leadership that will prioritize Youthful agendas Continuing, the state Chairman (Dan Obo Jnr) admonishes the leadership of the local government to the take the message down to the 18 local governments of the state  While flagging off the event (OPERATION GET YOUR PVC), Rt Hon Eteng Jones applauded and commended the efforts of the NYCN-CRS in ensurin

      In a harmonious work relationship, the Cross River state Ministry of Health has felicitated with the Chief Medical Director and Management team of UCTH. The meeting which has been the second of such in last one month afforded the two parties the opportunity to discuss common interests and other partnership opportunities in healthcare delivery.  Leading the state Govt team, the Special Adviser on Health, Dr David Ushie commended the UCTH team for the professional services being rendered to the citizens of the state and for their pioneering role in the area of Health manpower development for the state. 'Given the absence of a state specialist Health manpower training Institution, we are blessed by your presence and your roles in training the specialist manpower needs which our people deserve'.  The Adviser further informed the UCTH management that his mission at the visit was to formally introduce the new Perm Sec, Dr Iwara I. Iwara, who was recently appointed by His Excel

  In its avowed mandate to sustain humanitarian service, the Calabar Doyen Lions Club, Zone 5A, Region 5 of District 404A2 Nigeria on Friday, June 10, 2022 donated Hospital Equipments to the Primary Healthcare Centre, Atu, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Speaking while donating the equipment, the District Governor, District 404A2 Nigeria, Lion Lynda Odu-Okpeseyi  expressed her delight and thankfulness to the Calabar Doyen Lions Club family for a job well-done and for maintaining the Healthcare Centre. Lion Lynda Odu-Okpeseyi who was represented by the Multiple Council Chairperson Elect, Multiple District 404 Nigeria, Lion PDG Obo Edet said: "we are encouraged that the Community had given us their words from the beginning that they will protect and preserve this facility. We thank them and call for their continuous support to protect the Healthcare Centre." "Today, more than 10 babies have been delivered in this facility, the message should be sp

National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Betta Edu on Saturday alongside the Wife of Ekiti State Governor Mrs Bisi Adeleye- Fayemi and the APC Governorship Aspirant, Biodun Oyebanji call on women to ensure that ensure Ekiti is totally deliver 16/16 for APC ahead of the upcoming Gubernatorial election slated to hold on 18th June 2022 in Ekiti State. Ekiti State Women from different LGAs and different Women Support groups came out in their numbers to a grand rally at Ado Ekiti Pavillion amidst Obinrin Kete Celebration.   The National Women Leader, Dr Betta Edu while addressing the mammoth crowd at the Pavillion thanked the good women of Ekiti State for their warm reception and expressed confidence that the winning of Ekiti Gubernatorial election is not negotiable while educating the women on the electioneering and voting processes. Dr. Edu further buttress her statement by intimating the indigenous people of Ekiti State that she came with good packages and empowerment

  The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day being observed today 12th June, 2022. Williams in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Hope Obeten, commended Nigerians for their patience over the past two decades noting that they should not lose hope as there are clear signs that the country is on its way to gaining the full dividends of democracy. He said even though the country is faced with various challenges in its march towards nationhood, Nigerians should roll out the drums and celebrate the 23 years of its democracy. He urged Nigerians not to forget so soon, the devastating effect of military rule and how past dictatorships had stunted the growth of the country. The speaker stressed the need for citizens to participate fully in the ongoing Permanent Voters Card (PVC) registration across the country ahead of the 2023 general elections. He also urged young Nigerians to par

  A fair and just  democratic Country is the one which practice democracy where women do not only have the right to vote  but also to be voted for.  In the words of famous American labour avtivist, Dolores Huerta, “We do not only need women in civic life, We  need women to run for office, amd elected in political office. We need Women to be at the table where and when decisions are being made so as to guarantee  that the right decisions will be made.” In Nigeria, and Cross River in particular, every administration has its style and method of running the affairs of Governance. Governor Ben Ayade-led administration, since its inception in 2015 to date earned glowing accolades as the most gender-sensitive and friendly government in Nigeria, where women were appointed and elected to handle top ranking positions like the Chief Judge,  Secretary to the State Government (SSG); several  Commissioners and Heads of government parastatals, Chairpersons  of Councils, Vice Chairpersons and others a

The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Women’s Wing led by Dr Betta Edu the National Women Leader greatly Congratulates Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the Presidential flag bearer of our party, APC.  It gives me great honour and pleasure to congratulates His Excellency, Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu  on his victory from the just concluded Presidential primaries of our great party at the Special National Convention held on 6th - 8th June 2022.  Your emergence as the Presidential flag bearer of our great party is well deserved. Your immense contribution to building APC and the nation at large has paid off! You have clearly proven that investment in human capital development, good Governance, experience,  and wide networks are necessary ingredients for political advancements. Your drive, commitment, determination and effort towards women empowerment have been exceptional.  I know that the task ahead is humongous but be rest assured that you have the full support of the APC women

  Youths from the 18 Local Government areas of Cross River State have endorsed Comrade Godwin Nyiam for the position of Deputy Governor. The youths under the auspices of the " National Youth Council of Nigeria Cross River State Chapter" insisted that the Deputy Governor of the State should be handed over to the youths. Speaking on behalf of the Younger generation, Comrade Dan Obo maintained that after their assessment Godwin is worthy to be the first to be called "Youth Ambassador". Dan Obo explained that it is time for the South to produce the Governor, and the council is solidly firm with the governor and Obong of Calabar. Obo went further to add that APC and YPP had given their flags to the South and the young people are going to ensure everyone has a PVC and vote in the direction of the South. His youthfulness noted that he is a PDP man and his party is anti-Youths and they would hear from them. He concluded that if APC found Godwin Nyiam fit for the position of

  By George Odok Jnr The Federal Government of Nigeria under the 2012 budget began the construction of a 3 storey Faculty of Law building in the University of Calabar, Cross River State. The project was facilitated by the Leader of the 7th National Assembly, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, who represented Cross River Central in the Senate at that time.  When Prof. Obi took over office as the first female and 11th substantial VC of UNICAL in December 2020, she went on a tour of facilities round the institution where she told journalists that, “UNICAL has a bad record of being one of the universities with the highest number of Federal Government funded abandoned projects but we are going to change that tide if God willing. We will not want to leave abandoned projects in the university. “What you just saw is the abandoned Law Faculty project, work is ongoing and we are very sure that in the next few weeks, the ground and first floor will be ready for staff to move in and when we have more money,

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,   has called on Nigerians to refrain from every act of vote buying and vote selling in the nation’s electoral processes. The call was made in Abuja by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu, while receiving a delegation of the  Civil Society Partners on Electoral Reform, CISPER,  who paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC. The Secretary noted that every leadership’s recruitment process in the country is very vital, and called on Nigerians to avoid selling their votes and their future to the highest bidder in the course of elections. He commended CISPER for coming forward to partner with the EFCC in curbing the menace of vote buying and selling and called on other well-meaning Nigerians to come and partner with the Commission in fighting all sorts of economic and financial crimes in the country.

  One of the most consistent political figures in party politics since 1992, Hon Francis Ikade Ulakom has signaled his desire to serve the good people of Yala Local Government Area as Chairman. Hon Ulakom parades a rich profile clad with an emblem of experience honed over the years as a politician, administrator and community leader. The political  guru of no mean repute is highly educated and  hails from Wanikade in Yala Local Government area of Cross River State. He is a grassroot politician who has impacted greatly over the years on the political consciousness of the Ukelle people.  In the 80s, he led a powerful movement in Ukelle known as "BOKAAT LIKE" (unity is strength). Through this movement  issues of community development, peace and unity were inculcated into the psyche of Ukelle people. This movement spurred several meetings in all  the Wards of Ukelle and the spirit of self help in areas of road construction in rural areas, education and active political participat

The Cross River State Government has announced a Noticeable increased patronag of Health Facilities by pregnant women and children which has resulted to a decline in the mortality rate of pregnant women and children under the age of 5 within the last 12 month across the state . Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade made the disclosure in Calabar during the flag off ceremony of the first round of the 2022 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital. Dr Ayade said , the high impact interventions of both the state and Federal Government through the support of development partners in the state has afforded pregnant women and children the opportunity to get access to Nutrient supplimentation , deworming tablets, antenatal services and other vital medical care services at no cost, especially after the emergence of the Covid-19 virus and the lock down which had resulted to low patronage of Health Facilities.  Dr Ayade who was represented b

  Ahead of the 2022 Anniversary/Founders day celebration in July, the State Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Cross River State Command Dr. Dominic Okweche has urged officers to get involved and partake in the ongoing fund fair exercise by visiting their respective local government offices. Dr. Okweche said this during an interview with newsmen in Calabar on Wednesday at his office after he had transversed the length and breadth of Cross River State to interface with officers at their various divisions, to brief them on the latest development and also charge them to remain prayerful, committed and dedicated. He went further to urge all officers who missed the physical briefing to contact their Commanders and participate effectively in the ongoing 2022 fund fair exercise for their good and the good of the Corps. Earlier the National Commandant of PCN  Prof Akoh has urged youths to shun acts that will destabilize the society. Prof Akoh said this at Abuja, at the official launch o

Azogor Ideba   At 29, Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. (Suki) was nominated as Commissioner for Finance by His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Benedict Ayade, Governor of Cross River State. He became renowned for being the youngest commissioner in the country. It is perhaps, no longer news that on May 28th, 2022, Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. emerged the All-Progressives Congress Southern Cross River State Senatorial Candidate for the 2023 general election after pulling a stunning total of 347 votes out of 351 votes cast in the primary election. What is rather fascinating is the making and remaking of history, best described as ‘history in pursuit of serendipity’. Apparently, at 36, Asuquo Ekpenyong Jr. today, is the youngest senatorial candidate of a political party in Africa.  Besides American Jon Ossolf who became a senator at 35 and Barbados Khaleel Kothdiwala who was appointed a senator at 18, Suki at 37 next year, would be the youngest 21st century senator in Africa and one of the youngest in the world wh