Various factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, including cultural stereotypes, economic disparities, and institutional biases. While legal frameworks theoretically grant women equal rights, practical obstacles impede their political aspirations, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has approved the redeployment of Mr. Ken Aklah to serve as Special Adviser Aviation, Engr. Emmanuel Eneji Nkpeh as Special Adviser Power, and Daniel Offiong Ekpenyong as Senior Special Assistant on Environmental Carbon Emission. The various appointments and redeployments were
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) upon their ratification by the State House of Assembly. The State House of Assembly had earlier today confirmed nominees, namely, Mr. Ekong Edet Boco as Chairman, Mrs. Rose Banku Atep, Mr. Adogah,
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) as well as the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS), respectively. They were confirmed on Tuesday August 20, 2024, during plenary at the Assembly Chambers following a request from
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By Godwin Ajom In a swift reaction during a knowledge enhancement meeting aimed at mobilizing support for Affirmative Action for women and the passage of the Gender Equality and Opportunity (GEO) bill in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Gender and Development Action GADA, has distanced itself from the recent appointment of 50 aids
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Chairman of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission, Hon. Ntufam Victor Okon has applauded Governor Otu for lifting the ban on employment into the State Civil Service. Ntufam Okon, made the commendation during an inaugural meeting of the Assembly Service Commission with staff
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has performed the groundbreaking for the Calabar-Obudu 365-kilometer railway construction. The groundbreaking was performed at Tinapa Free Zone Resort and is one of the first fruits of the Investment Summit held at the International Convention Centre. when completed, it will