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The Commissioner for Environment in Cross River State, Honourable Moses Osogi has charged Cross Riverians to perpetually clean their environment for avoidance of Cholera and other diseases that emanate from air pollution. Osogi who spoke through the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr. Mrs. Rosemary Onah during the June environmental sanitation exercise,said the State-wide environmental sanitation exercise is an already established policy by the Government of Cross River State, which the ministry is only enforcing to bring back the hygienic aesthetics of the State. She charged Cross Riverians to keep their environment neat through cleaning the gutters, clearing waste and drainages in their environments to avoid cholera and diseases that emanate from air pollution. She disclosed that the ministry has a department of environmental pollution control that engages in sensitizing eateries and other food vendors on basic guidelines for food preparation. Admonished...

In a bid to war against drug abuse and eradicate consumption of hard drugs in the lives of young people in Ekori community, a Socio-cultural organization in Ekori yakurr Local Government Area, has commemorated the world Anti Drugs day with a public enlightenment campaign on drug control. According to the organizers of the enlightenment campaign "Ekoh-Yeyiyi" , the campaign which has been driven to public secondary schools is aimed at creating awareness in the minds of young people on the effect of drug abuse and reasons for why abstinence is absolutely essential. In different public schools where workshops were held by the Organization, students were lectured on the different kind of drugs, their effects and why they should avoid the intake, pointed out the harm those drugs have caused to numerous lives and the loss of lives that have been recorded globally as a result of drug addiction. They further mentioned that drug addiction despite becoming a hab...

Netballers at the Adagom 1, Adagom 3 and Ukande refugee camps have held a netball exhibition at the Netball field of Adagom 1 refugee camp, at Ogoja local Government Area in Cross River State, to mark the refugee Week and international Olympic day. Recall that Netball was recently introduced to the three refugee camps in Ogoja after CSED initiative "Project 2027" training of P.E teachers in Cross River State was held in 2024, leading to the certification of coaches Stephanie Obi, Marceline Ode and Samuel Egeh who are Cameroon citizens. The three certified coaches were charged with the responsibility of providing the female players in their respective camps with access to learn the basic netballs, identify and nurture future talents of the budding Netballers. The event which was organized by CSED(community Sport and educational development) initiative with support from Sema and leaders of the refugee camps had participation of twenty Netballers from eac...

By: Carolyn Ugbor  In a significant move to bolster the tourism sector and make ecotourism thrive in Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts And Culture, Chief Ewa Robert Abubakar and his management team has held an inaugural meeting with the Technical Committee for Eco-tourism Project. The meeting which was organized at the instance of the Tourism Boss as part of the Ministry's mandate and administrative plan for 2024, to identify and develop strategies for the sustainable use and management of our natural resources was held in the Commissioner's office, Calabar, Tuesday. Addressing the Technical Committee which is made up of critical stakeholders from international and national Non-Governmental Organizations, the academia, the tourism industry and drivers of environmental protection in the state, Chief Ewa stated that the purpose of the meeting was to develop policies that will help drive a sustainable ecotourism in the state. He however, char...

By, Balimwor Ekpe. The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen.Prince Bassey Edet Otu has said sports would no longer be a leisure activity but a business in Cross River State. The Governor made the statement on saturday 15th June during the grand finale of the skating championship at the Mary slessor round about calabar, while addressing Cross Riverians and visitors from other parts of the world who were in calabar for the international skating championship "Skateathon 2024". The Governor remarked that, the championship has birth another history of sporting in Cross River State and applauded the organizers of the championship for their successful outing, said skating has come to find it's root in the State as an annual sporting event. He maintained that sports would no longer be just leisure activity but a business in Cross River State. The convener of the competition, Mr. Daniel Damilola expressed gratitude to Governor Bassey Otu for h...

By' Ekpe Balimwor The Commissioner for Sports development in Cross River State, Hon. Agnes Atsu has said the optimum impact of the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen.Prince Bassey Edet Otu's administration is felt all over the state, including those in the rural areas. The Special Adviser to the Governor on sports development' Hon. Ekanem Ekpenyong and the permanent secretary of the ministry' Mr.Samuel Egbala on Wednesday 12th June 2024, accompanied the Honorable commissioner to represent the Governor His Excellency Sen.Prince Bassey Edet Otu at the Calabar Golf Club, where golfers gathered to celebrate the Governor on his one year in office. The commissioner extolled the golfers for the love demonstrated towards the Governor by celebrating him, stated the Governor's exceptional performance in the State and assured the golfers of Governor Otu's support to them. The vice president of the golfers club, Captain Jerome Agba (Rtd) described Governor Ot...

The front line political group in Cross River State, Prince and Peter Advocates, has celebrated the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt Hon. Peter Odey, on his 50th birthday anniversary celebration.  In a statement released on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, the Director General of the group, Mr. John Agabo Odey, hailed him as a faithful lieutenant, demonstrating remarkable dedication and steadfast support for the state's progress. "We commend your unwavering dedication and commitment, which has been a source of inspiration for the younger generation. Your steadfast support for your principal and Governor Bassey Otu exemplifies reliability, thoroughness and steadfastness.  "Your exceptional performance is a testament to your intelligence and unending quest for knowledge. Despite your remarkable achievements, your humility remains a defining characteristic, embodying the essence of a true gentleman. "As you reach this significant milestone and join the League of Gold...