Tag: Yala Local Government Area

Dr Okem Opens First NAYLOGS Secretariat At Yala Council

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…provides N500k support for NAYLOGS Week The Yala Local Government Chairman, Elder Hon Dr Fred Okem, on Monday officially opened the first office for the National Association of Yala Local Government Students Worldwide (NAYLOGS WW) at the Yala Council Secretariat in Okpoma. Dr Okem, who is known for his support of students, approved the allocation of the office space within the council’s administrative building. He assured Comrade Odey Heart Omagu Jr., the President of NAYLOGS WW, and his executive team that he would continue to support the progress and development…

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Dr. Fred Okem Launches Trailer Park, Task Force to Tackle Illegal Truck Parking in Yahe

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Elder, Hon. Dr. Fred Okem, Chairman of Yala Local Government Council, has taken action to address the problem of illegal trailer parking along Abakaliki Road in Yahe. He officially opened a new Trailer Park and launched a Task Force aimed at controlling the parking of heavy-duty vehicles in the area. Accompanied by his Vice Chairman, Hon. Godwin Odama, Council Secretary Hon. Chief Stephen Ogbaji, Supervisor for Finance Mr. Eddy Achi, Supervisor for Works Hon. Chief Joseph Ijoko JP, and Revenue Officer Mr. Emmanuel Oko, Dr. Okem unveiled the Task Force,…

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My First 100 Days In Office A Big Blessing To The Good People Of Yala – Hon Fred Okem

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In his first 100 days as Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Fred Okem has described the experience as a significant blessing for the people of Yala. The seasoned administrator, who also has a background in education and health, credited the success of his tenure so far to the support of Cross River State Governor, Apostle Senator Prince Bassey Otu, for enabling the government to reach grassroots communities. Recalled that Dr Okem marked his 100 days in office last Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Speaking about his key achievements,…

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Yala Council Chair Pledges Support For Youths Devt

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The Executive Chairman of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon Dr Fred Okem, has pledged to provide total support to Youths in the council as his administration progresses rapidly to boost their development. Dr Okem made the pledge during a recent visit by Everistus Ikpa and other members of Ukelle Renaissance to invite the chairman to grace the maiden Ukelle Development Summit. In a chat with correspondents in his country home of Lemma-Ukelle, the chairman reiterated his commitment to; “charting reasonable causes that would jolt the younger…

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Yala LG Boss Dissolves Revenue Agencies

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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. 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…

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Ensuring Equity in Yala LGA Poll: Why Chairmanship Should Return to South Ukelle

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As the anticipation for the next council chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State reaches its peak, the debate over where the chairmanship should be zoned is becoming more intense. The conventional zoning arrangement, which divides Yala LGA between Yala I and Yala II constituencies, has been a cornerstone of political stability in the area. This arrangement, when followed with fairness, ensures that all communities within the LGA feel represented and included in governance. As such, it is critical that the upcoming chairmanship is zoned to South…

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