By Kelvin Obambon In a major step toward fulfilling his legislative promises, the Senator representing Cross River South, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has officially flagged off the construction of the historic 17.5-kilometer Atan Onoyom–Ito–Arochukwu Road. The flag-off ceremony, which took place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, marks the beginning of a highly anticipated infrastructure project driven…
In a profound demonstration of humanity and altruistic leadership, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has extended the “Free Medical Outreach” to accommodate an influx of constituents experiencing severe healthcare challenges. Originally scheduled to conclude on Friday, 15th May, this healthcare intervention has now been extended until Wednesday, 20th May, 2026. Remarkably, the initiative has already recorded 155…
By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District has been honored as the “Legislator of the Year” by the Independent Newspaper. The prestigious award was conferred during the media organization’s Silver Jubilee celebration, marking twenty-five years of journalistic excellence. The Senator was unable to attend the ceremony in person as he…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a joint delegation of the National Assembly Committees on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from both the Senate and the House of Representatives undertook an oversight visit to key NDDC projects in Cross River state, including the reconstruction of Odukpani Junction–Okom Ita–Uyanga–Ehom road. The inspection team, led by the…
By Kelvin Obambon In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has officially adopted and endorsed Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a high-profile gathering of Christian leaders, stakeholders,…
By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has concluded plans to formally adopt and endorse Distinguished Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The highly anticipated adoption ceremony is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 26th March 2026, at Mary Ekpiken…
Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has once again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots empowerment by facilitating a grant disbursement to 400 constituents to support small businesses and improve productivity. The empowerment programme, organized in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), was held on Thursday at…
Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has extended warm congratulations to the newly elected Cross River State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Rt. Hon. Christopher Eta as State Chairman. In a congratulatory message, the senator commended the emergence of the new leadership, noting that Rt. Hon. Eta brings to the position a wealth…
I heartily congratulate distinguished Senator Dame Florence Ita Giwa, on the glorious occasion of her 80th birthday. At eighty, you stand as a living testament to grace, courage, and service. As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I pray that God grants you enduring good health, deep peace, and the joy that comes from a life…
By Kelvin Obambon Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has launched the fourth batch of his Education Support Initiative, set to disburse N100,000 each to 1,000 qualified students in 2026. The announcement came via a statement from the senator’s constituency office, framing the programme as a key investment in human capital to…
