For a mass population of the Obudu, people, with unarguably the most politically sophisticated elite class in Cross River State, the Ayade governorship has presented them with an incomprehensible paradox. While his emergence as the first democratically elected governor of northern Cross River State extraction has enhanced their claim to being the drivers of Northern
By Patrick Obia Following the pending conduct of Local Government election in the Cross River State, which has been met with mixed reactions amongst Cross Riverians, a Legal practitioner, Barrister Utum Eteng, has described as “a time bomb” if not rushed to conduct. Mr. Utum made this known while speaking as a guest on Hit
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River state governor, Senator Ben Ayade met with the Heads of Local Government Administration HOLGAs, on Thursday last week before leaving for Abuja on Friday. The HOLGAs are currently playing the roles of Chairmen as the governor has not conducted LG elections in four years. Our source say the governor persuaded
Dr. Linda Ayade, the amiable wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, is an intelligent, cultured and warm-hearted woman. She is not only easily lovable but also makes one feel at home in her presence when one is with her. Her passion for the growth and development of young people is infectious even
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has clarified that the ongoing update of the nominal rolls of Local Governments has become necessary for the effective implementation of the new policy guidelines of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dr. Aye Henshaw
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Regional Director to ECOWAS and Nigerian Regional office, Dr. Jean Bakole has described the industrialization policy of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State as a model for Africa. Bakole who was in Calabar, the State capital on a courtesy visit to
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has earmarked N288 million for the ‘Running of Government House’ in Calabar, excerpts of the 2019 appropriation bill tagged ‘Qabalistic Densification’ show. The item falls under ‘Material and Supplies’ budget head of the Governor’s office. The supplies are appropriated N200 million totaling N488 million for the said
By Jonathan Ugbal The vehicles belonging to Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade will be maintained with N40 million in 2019 findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. The figure is contained in the 2019 budget of the State. The budget estimates obtained by CrossRiverWatch show that the provision is under the budget head, ‘Maintenance Repairs And Services’