Cross Riverians keep topping the chart in many positive ways and this time, Joy Offere, a citizen of Cross River State - Nigeria emerges recipient of the 2023 Diana Award.
The award is said to be the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts.
This award established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales is given out by the charity of the same name and has the support of both her sons, HRH The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex.
Joy Offere's passion and commitment in promoting Women's rights in Nigeria using Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for social good through her initiative 'Shenovate' keeps bridging the gender gap in technology, the very reason she was awarded.
In her words, she said I AM GRATEFUL TO GOD.
BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution
In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended their
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