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Eba Calls On APC Chieftains To Get Involved In Building A Stronger Party
… Reaffirms his total commitment to Gov Ayade-led APC government
…Launches One million Membership Drive
State Chairman elect of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, has said himself and his entire party APC family will remain supportive of Governor Ben Ayade’s leadership in the State and beyond.
Eba made this known while addressing a meeting of party stalwarts and outgoing State Exco members in Calabar, where he charged party stakeholders and chieftains to get involved in building stronger party indicating there are lots of work to be done.
According to the State Chairman elect, his support to the Ayade’s government is unbridled, while also eulogizing the fatherly support and disposition of the Governor, giving him a name and becoming his father.
He charged all party men and women to brace up for the rebuilding of a formidable and united party where everyone has equal opportunity.
And in line with his PLUG mantra of taking the APC in Cross River State Eba, hit the ground running yesterday as he kick-started the process.
He met with the state exco elect members and urged them to gird their loins and buckle down their sandals as the political evangelism has kicked off with the dual aim of registering additional one million members and embarking on reconciliation across all the nooks and crannies of the state.
He enjoined party members to redouble their efforts and ensure that the APC in Cross River State become the dominant and party of choice across the political landscape of the state.
When he meet with the council chairmen and their vice, he exhorted them to work as a team and to collaborate effectively with the party to ensure that the party has a resounding victory whenever we go to the polls . The chairmen on their part thanked him for this laudable initiative on his part and pledged to do all within their reach to ensure the leadership of the party succeeds.
Speaking further, the Chairman elect noted that for success to be achieved even as the party prepares for the 2023 general elections, the political evangelism under his regime must be vehemently pursued across the various units of the party’s structuring, saying that stakeholders up to the village and polling Unit levels will involved in getting back the party together.
He said that every member will be carried along in the scheme of things, particularly those who have sacrificed for the party.
While commending the humane and open-minded nature of the chairman, the outgoing Exco who expressed their support for the new Exco, said Barr Eba has put his zeal and efforts into uniting the party since his emergence, a thing they said was rare.
Highpoint of the meeting was the approval of the State Exco for the formation of Advisory Council to drive the political evangelism and mass mobilization for the party.
The Chairman approved for the constitution of the following directorates; Directorate Committee for women to be headed by the State woman Leader Dr Mrs Paulina Akor; Special people’s committee to be headed by Edet Asia , while Youth Directorate is to be championed by the State Youth Leader, Mr Emmanuel Bassey. The Elders Advisory Council is also created to midwive the older members of the party.
The meeting unanimously supported the new Exco, as activities are already on top gear to begin the political evangelism.
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NDDC At 25: Cross River’s Cynthia Oloko, 19, Emerges Second Place Winner At Miss Niger Delta 2025
...Deputy Governor, APC Chairman, and Senators Celebrate Her with Generous Cash Gifts
Miss Cynthia Iyowogoga Oloko, a 19-year-old from Cross River State, has emerged as the first runner-up (second place) at the Miss Niger Delta 2025 beauty pageant. The event, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Cynthia, a final-year student of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where she studies Human Anatomy, competed alongside nine other contestants representing the nine states of the Niger Delta—Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.
Crowned with the title “Pride of the Niger Delta”, Cynthia received a cash prize of ₦7.5 million for placing second in the pageant.
In recognition of her achievement and the pride she has brought to Cross River State, several political leaders and dignitaries extended their support. The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr Peter Odey, gifted her ₦3 million, the APC State Chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, Esq., JP, contributed ₦1 million, while the state’s two Senators jointly supported her with another ₦3 million—bringing her total cash reward to ₦14.5 million.
According to the organisers, all nine contestants underwent intensive training and were empowered with skills and starter kits to help them become self-reliant and impactful in their communities.
The Miss Niger Delta pageant is designed not just as a beauty contest, but as a platform to empower young women across the region. It aims to nurture leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development among participants. The initiative is rooted in the belief that empowering women is key to building stronger families, communities, and society at large.
Many past participants have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders. The programme, sponsored by the NDDC, is part of its commitment to identifying and nurturing young talents in the region.
This year’s overall winner received a brand-new car and ₦10 million, while the second runner-up (third place) received ₦5 million. The remaining six contestants each received ₦1 million as a consolation prize.
Miss Cynthia Oloko was born in 2005 to Engr. and Mrs Cosmas Oloko Ekawu. She attended Trailblazers Academy in Gwarinpa, Abuja. Her hobbies include swimming, running, networking, and travelling. She aspires to build a career in entrepreneurship and politics, with a strong passion for leadership and community development.
Congratulations Miss Cynthia
The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem has dissolved all revenue agencies operating in the Council with effect from 31st December 2024.
Hon Dr Fred Okem, Chairman Yala Local Government Area
This was contained in a release on Monday 6th January 2025 by the Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Unah.
The Chairman also cautioned that anyone who flouts the directive would be handed over to the security agencies for proper action in line with relevant laws.
The local government helmsman is expected to reposition the revenue agencies with the aim of boosting internally generated revenue in the council for adequate measures towards the development of Yala in line with the People First Agenda of the State government.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms. Grace Ike, has been named Nigeria’s Media Personality of the Year 2024. This prestigious recognition was conferred by the Editorial Board of Good Governance Today Nigeria at a grand ceremony held at the National Merit House, Abuja.
NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike
In addition to the honour, Ms. Ike was inducted into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame—a testament to her exemplary contributions to leadership and professional journalism in Nigeria.
The award acknowledges Ms. Ike’s uncommon leadership qualities and her unwavering commitment to advancing journalism as a tool for national development. Her selfless service to humanity, her state and the nation has made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for many.
Speaking at the event, the organiser and the managing editor of Governance Today , mr Sylvester Abudu Omose commended Ms. Ike’s visionary leadership and her remarkable strides in reshaping the landscape of journalism in Nigeria. Her relentless dedication to using journalism to advocate for transparency, justice, and public enlightenment was described as both inspiring and transformative.
“Ms. Grace Ike’s achievements transcend the ordinary. She has redefined what it means to serve humanity through journalism. Her work exemplifies the power of the media in fostering societal progress and governance,” the board stated.
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Ike represented by one of her media aides, mr Ademola Adepoju expressed her gratitude for the recognition and attributed her success to the collective efforts of her team at NUJ FCT Council and the support of stakeholders in the journalism community. She reiterated her commitment to promoting ethical journalism and upholding the values of truth, accountability, and service to humanity.
“This award is not just a recognition of my efforts but a call to do even more. Journalism is the lifeline of democracy, and we must continue to use it to uphold justice and transparency for the betterment of our society,” Ms. Ike remarked.
The event was attended by dignitaries from the media, government and civil society, who lauded Ms. Ike’s achievements and pledged continued support for initiatives that promote good governance and ethical journalism in Nigeria.
As Ms. Grace Ike steps into the Good Governance Today Nigeria Hall of Fame, her legacy as a leader, journalist, and advocate for humanity continues to inspire a new generation of professionals committed to making a difference in their communities and the nation at large.
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