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... Government Presents Cash Prize to Community. Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi has presented the sum of N100,000 (one hundred thousand naira) only to the Youth leader of Ibok Street as an award for emerging Cleanest Street in Calabar Metropolis. Presenting the award, the Environment Commissioner applauded the community members for keying into the developmental strides of the State Government by participating actively in the sanitation exercise to ensure that their immediate surroundings are kept clean. Receiving the award on behalf of the Community, the Youth leader of Ibok Street, Mr. Okon Michael expressed appreciation for the magnanimity of the state Government, stating that they are thankful for the recognition and award and promised to put in more efforts in supporting the State Government's monthly Environmental exercise. Mr. Michael used the occasion to appeal to the state Government to urgently put measures in place to tackle flood-relate...

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, on Saturday, led a solemn tribute at the Requiem Mass held in honour of the late Chief Francis Akpo, father-in-law to former Governor Ben Ayade. The service, held at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Obudu, drew a host of dignitaries including State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Edet, his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, and former Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Esu. The gathering also included Senator Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams and other top government officials. Ayambem offered heartfelt condolences to the grieving Ayade and Akpo families, recognizing Chief Francis as a disciplined educationist and mentor whose impact extended far beyond his immediate circle. Chief Francis's profound influence on those who had the privilege of being mentored by him underscored the void left by his passing. Chief Francis, who passed away on March 29, 2024, after a brief illness, was laid to rest following the Requiem Mass. He ...

The Comissioner for Environment in the State, Hon. Moses Osogi, today gifted out the sum of One hundred thousand naira to residents of Ibok Street in Calabar, as their award earned for being the best cleaned street in the month of April State wide environmental sanitation exercise. The sanitation exercise which commenced at 7:00am witnessed residents in different parts of calabar being engaged in the clearing of grasses, evacuation of waste and cleaning of drainages around their environments while numerous violators of the sanitation law also got arrested by the security agencies on patrol who later handed them over to the sanitation mobile court set up by Government to try and prosecute offenders of the law. According to the Environment Commissioner who commended the high compliance of residents and expressed his appreciation to everyone who have contributed to the success of the exercise, Government is not relenting effort to ensure that Cross River retains high standard of cleanlin...

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has restated his commitment to strengthening the Legislature to facilitate the delivery of effective legislative services to the citizens. The Governor made the promise during the swearing-in of Barrister Catherine Ujong Ubi as the substantive Clerk of the Cross River State House of Assembly held at his temporary office in Calabar. He applauded the 10th Assembly under the leadership of Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem for upholding the truth and justice in the selection of the clerkship position and ensuring that the most senior director was appointed in line with the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission Law and Public Service Rules. The Governor who observed that the Clerk serves as a link to boost the cordial relationship between the Executive and the Legislature congratulated Barr. Mrs Ubi on the appointment described her as "Topnotch". A citation, read by the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of A...

The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the Cross River State Government to revoke and halt the sale of Government Quarters and Estates in Ogoja Local Government, which were built to improve the working conditions of state government employees. Hon. Thomas Aruku, member of the Ogoja State Constituency who brought the matter of urgent public importance before the house, explained that the government quarters and estate built for its employees were intended to generate revenue for the government and that occupants of the quarters were subjected to rigorous screening and documentation before being assigned the quarters. Adding that the occupants have maintained a cordial relationship with the government since being assigned the quarters. Hon Thomas Aruku went on to explain that the call to restrain and revoke land sales in the estate became necessary as a result of constant threats and intimidation by unidentified people alleging that the government property had been sold withou...

The Cross River State House of Assembly, in an attempt to address the growing concerns of kidnapping and smuggling within the Calabar Metropolis, has moved a motion calling on the State Government to enforce colour coding, numbering, and registration for all commercial vehicles operating within the Calabar metropolis. Hon. Egbe Abeng, the member representing Obubra 2 State Constituency, moved the motion which received widespread support from his fellow legislators, calling for enhanced security measures to address the spate of criminal activities in the state. Hon. Abeng pointed out that unidentified commercial vehicles have contributed significantly to the rise in criminal activities in the state. He stressed that implementing colour coding and registration would serve as a deterrent to criminals and aid law enforcement efforts. These measures would also make it easier to identify and track down perpetrators of crime. Furthermore, Hon. Stanley Nsemo, representing Calabar Municipal, em...

The Cross River State Assembly has called for urgent intervention in the gully erosion sites at Summit Hills Calalabar and other areas affected by erosion in the State.  Hon Martins Achadu, member representing Yala 2 State Constituency and Chairman Committee on Environmental Matters, moved the motion of Urgent Public Importance calling on the government of Cross River State to intervene in the gully erosion sites at summit hills. He added that when erosion sites are discovered but neglected it turns such an area into a desolate place. Hon Achadu described how the environmental committee, led by Prof Eyor, conducted an oversight function at Summit Hills, which houses the CICC and other government facilities, and discovered how erosion had ravaged the area. He urged the state government to act quickly to repair the area and prevent further damage that could endanger lives and property.  Hon Okon Owuna, a member representing the Akamkpa1 state constituency supported the motion ex...