Governor Bassey Otu has described the Bridge Leadership Foundation as one of Cross River State’s most impactful investments in human capital, commending its Founder and former Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, for sustaining a vision that has transformed more than 200,000 young people through leadership development, mentorship and employability programmes over the past 15 years. The…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chairman of the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Christopher Etta, has dismissed claims that the planned demolition of properties on the State Waterboard land is a politically motivated attack on the opposition, revealing that 80 percent of the affected structures belong to members of the…
By Philomena Modlin In Cross River State, there are 1,114 primary schools, 338 secondary schools, and 76 technical colleges across the 18 local government areas. These are all public schools. On record, each school should have no fewer than 30 to 40 teachers assigned to it. However, the reality is that only a handful report…
By Kingsley Agim Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, has described the governance model of Governor Bassey Edet Otu as one anchored on project completion, continuity of vision and sustainable development of the state. Imoke made the submission at the 16th Career Day Conference of the Bridge Leadership Foundation, held at the…
By David Asu The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) has carried out an on-the-spot assessment following a devastating landslide at Ikot Anwatim Community in Calabar Municipality that claimed the lives of five persons and left two others hospitalized. The assessment, conducted on Saturday, July 11, was led by the Director General of CR-SEMA,…
By Mr. John Offiong Chief of Party, DACRISS Community Development Initiatives In every democracy, criticism is not only inevitable but also necessary. Every responsible government requires the voices of critics to identify shortcomings, improve policies, and ensure that governance remains responsive to the aspirations of the people. Constructive criticism strengthens democracy because it keeps leaders…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved funding for the completion of a kidney dialysis centre at the General Hospital, Ogoja, in a significant move to improve access to specialist healthcare services for residents of the state’s northern senatorial district. The approval is expected to bridge a critical gap in renal healthcare…
Unity, not division, remains the indispensable foundation for peace, good governance and sustainable development. By Beatrice Akpala The enduring warning of Professor Emmanuel Ayandele, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, that “Cross River State must not become an atomistic society perpetually at war with itself,” is far more than an academic reflection. It…
The Cross River State Government has announced an ambitious seven-year strategy aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s premier coffee-producing hub. The comprehensive plan includes the distribution of 30 million coffee seedlings, the establishment of local processing facilities, and the introduction of new sector-regulating legislation. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation, Johnson Ebokpo, disclosed the…
By Kelvin Obambon The Association of Cross River Movie Makers (ACRIMMERS) paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Akamkpa Local Government Area, Hon. Felix Akposi, to request the council’s support for initiatives aimed at discovering and grooming local talent for Nigeria’s film industry (Nollywood). Speaking at the council headquarters in Akamkpa on Monday,…
