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
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…
Read MoreEnsuring Equity in Yala LGA Poll: Why Chairmanship Should Return to South Ukelle
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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