By Our Reporter The Federal Government has lauded Cross River State Government for demonstrating a strong commitment to the implementation of the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Commending the state governor, Senator Ben Ayade, during a courtesy call along with her team, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade may singlehandedly appoint all members of the caretaker committee in Obudu local government area. This formed part of the resolutions of the caucus of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at its meeting Monday night held at State Housing
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River government has announced plans to ensure the sustainability of the State’s library complex in Calabar following commencement of renovation works. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade told journalists during an inspection tour of the facility that there will be two emphasis in the operation of the complex
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has released a NGN500 million revolving fund for the development of small and medium scale enterprises. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade disclosed this Tuesday in Calabar during the commissioning of the State’s owned microfinance bank. The sum is expected to be the bank’s startup
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House of Correspondent The Cross River State government on Saturday, flagged off the construction of the West Africa Advanced Teachers Continuous Training College with the aim of improving the performance and skills of teachers. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade who performed the exercise at Biase local government area said the institution
By Margaret John: House of Assembly Correspondent Former new cities commissioner, Barrister George Ekpungu has declined his nomination as a commissioner by Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. His decision was conveyed in plenary on Wednesday by Honorable Fred Osim (PDP Ikom 1) when the names of the nominees were called for confirmation. Osim stated
By Elijah Ugani The Association of Cross River State Local Governments Pensioners has issued the State government a 21 days ultimatum with effect from 22nd October, 2018 to pay outstanding gratuities and pension arrears from 2015 till date. The association’s ultimatum was contained in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government which
By CrossRiverWatch Admin About eighteen months after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on National Assembly matters (Senate) Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has returned claiming the APC treated her with disdain. She announced her return to the PDP which she called