Based on investigations into deals and agreements under the immediate past Governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem, has disclosed that the State Assembly has vowed to stop and revoke deals on concessioned industries. This move and action is as a probe ignited into Ayade-led administration, which Ayambem said the State Assembly is poised and dogged in ensuring every wrong and illegal approach to executing contracts, concessions and spending of public funds. He also disclosed that…
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Cross River Electricity Bill 2024: Transforming The State Energy Landscape Through Innovative Legislative Framework
Recently, the Commissioner, Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy Prince Eka Williams presented the Draft Cross River State Electricity Bill 2024 to the Attorney General/Commissioner, Ministry of Justice Barr. Ededem Ani at his office at the New Secretariat, Calabar, Cross River State. The presentation marked a significant milestone in the Journey to the transformation of the Cross River State Energy landscape and provision of access to sustainable Electricity for citizens and residents of the State. The Cross River State Electricity Bill 2024 is an Executive Bill which seeks to take…
Read MoreAsset Recovery: Our Mission Not Vendetta – Speaker
…hails Gov’s prudent management of resources ….commends Ayade for including C’River among APC States By Ebriku John Friday The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has assured that the move to recover the State’s assets is not a mission of vendetta but in the interest of the state and our people. Ayambem gave the assurance during a chat with journalists in Abuja, to debunk rumour making the rounds that the leadership of the State Assembly is on revenge mission on perceived individuals in the previous…
Read MoreC’River Govt To Procure 50 Operational Vehicles To Boost Security Soon, Says Speaker
…Tasks FG on operational logistics, improved welfare for security agencies By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to boost security across the state, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem has said the state government has concluded arrangements to procuring operational vehicles for security agencies. This is just as the Speaker urged the Federal Government to take the issue of insecurity seriously by providing operational vehicles and world-class gadgets for the security agencies as well as improved welfare to boost their morals. The…
Read MoreAfrican Refiners, Distributors Association, Partners Global LPG Announce $1 billion Fund For Clean Cooking In Africa
By Ebriku John Friday The Global LPG Partnership (GLPGP) and the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) announce their intention to raise a $1 billion fund to enable clean cooking with liquified petroleum gas (LPG) for millions of people ahead of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa. This game-changing venture aims at stimulating and supporting rapid LPG sector development in Africa at scale, building on ARDA members’ distribution and human capacity and GLPGP’s LPG policy, regulatory and investment planning capability. The goal is to catalyze…
Read MoreSen Odey Named Chairman Of Technical Committee For Refugee And Host Communities Education Project In Cross River
Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D has been inaugurated Chairman of the Technical Committee of GPE Refugee and host communities Education project by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria and Mediatrix Development Foundation, UNHCR, on Tuesday in Calabar. The inauguration was performed by the Federal Ministry of Education representative, Mr Godwin Odey, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, OON, mni, with Senator Stephen Odey as Chairman and 7 others as members. The Committee…
Read MoreOtu Secures $3.5bn Afreximbank Funding For Bakassi Deep Seaport
By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State government, has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-importbank (Afreximbank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, who was in Egypt, last week for a workshop, also visited the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, to explore partnership in key infrastructure projects to be undertaken in the state. The workshops held during the visit culminated in the signing of a project preparation facility for the development of a deep seaport estimated…
Read MoreHon Peter Akpanke: The Wonder Of A Simplified Leadership
In the ever-changing landscape of political leadership, it is rare to find a representative who is truly dedicated to serving the people. However, Hon Peter Akpanke has proven himself to be one amongs exceptional leaders. As he approaches his one-year anniversary in office, it is evident that his commitment to effective representation and simplified leadership has made a significant impact on his constituents. Hon Peter Akpanke Akpanke, a member of the People’s Democratic party, was elected as the representative for Obanliku, Bekwarra and Obudu Federal Constituency in 2023. From the…
Read MoreResidents Farming On Government Lands Won’t Be Evicted, Says Umar Bago
By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to guarantee food security, Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has said residents farming on government lands in the state won’t be evicted. Bago spoke on Friday while inspecting government lands along Mokwa road, which were either uncultivated or abandoned. The governor said his administration is committed to executing the food security agenda with determination. Bago outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at maximizing agricultural potential in north-central state, saying all government-owned lands must be utilised for farming. He said people farming on government lands…
Read MoreCross River Gov Otu Endorses Yala Achievers Summit And Awards 2024
…Receives letter of nomination as Man of the Year By Ebriku John Friday Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen Prince Bassey Otu has formally endorsed the hosting of the 6th edition of the prestigious Yala Achievers Summit and Awards 2024 and he is set to grace the event taking place in Calabar, the state capital as Special Guest of Honour. This is just as Governor Otu received a letter of nomination as Yala Achievers Award Man of the year 2024. The letter was presented by the founder and…
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