By Kelvin Obambon In a move that will strengthen biodiversity protection and forest management, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Nigeria has formally presented a suite of high-grade field equipment to the Cross River State Forestry Commission. The donation, supported by the European Union (EU), aims to enhance the operational capacity of forest rangers and monitors…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has issued a stern directive to timber dealers across the state, ordering the immediate evacuation of all timber illegally dumped along roadsides. In a move aimed at restoring order to the state’s forestry sector, the Commission has provided a two-week grace period for dealers to move…
By Christiana Ushang In continued efforts to strengthen community participation in forest conservation, the Chairman of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Ntufam, Rt. Hon. Deacon Dr. George O’ben-Etchi, has emphasized the critical role of grassroots involvement in safeguarding forest resources. Speaking during the inauguration of the Forest Management Committee (FMC) for Ekong–Anaku Community in…
By Christiana Ushang The Cross River State Forestry Commission (CRSFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Processed Wood Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (PROWPMAN) for the implementation of a Sustainable Green Project across the three senatorial districts of the state. However, the agreement, signed on Thursday by the Chairman of the…
Happy 65th Independence Day Celebration On behalf of my family, Management and Staff of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, I join the good citizens of Nigeria to felicitate the President and Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Forestry Commission has published a comprehensive list containing revenue subheads within the Commission that will now be collected by the Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS). According to a public service announcement dated 28th August, 2025 and signed by Chairman of the Commission, Ntufam (Hon.) George O’ben-Etchi PhD,…
