By Bright Daniel The Cross River State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the legal and institutional framework for the prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), pledging to review existing laws, intensify legislative oversight and support policies that guarantee justice and protection for victims across the state. The commitment was made
By Sylvia Akpan As part of ways to strengthen sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It seeks to outlaw open defecation in public places and promote the use
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently commence the rehabilitation of the Ikang Jetty in Bakassi Local Government Area, emphasizing its critical role in facilitating trade, transportation, and boosting economic activities in the area. The motion, moved by the Member representing Bakassi State Constituency,
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has urged the State Governor Senator Bassey Otu to constitute the Motorcycle Monitoring Agency which is empowered to implement the provisions of Law No. 7 of 2005. The Lawmakers adopted the resolution after the conclusion of debate on a motion
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has faulted the recruitment of Forest rangers by the Forestry Commission and has called for an immediate suspension of the recruitment exercise, while also inviting the chairman of the Commission to appear before its special committee to offer a public explanation of the exercise. The
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has sworn in Achadu Ogiji Idagu Martins and Ashkia Pius Ashas as Members representing Yala 2 and Obanliku State Constituencies respectively. The swearing-in which was done during plenary followed the receipt of the Independent
By Able Winnard The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable Elvert Ayambem has approved the appointment of 12 persons into his office. This was contained in a circular dated June 27, 2023, with reference no: HA/ADM/66/VOL.II/400 and signed by the Clerk of the House – Adie Akabisong. According to the Clerk, “all
Not every Cross Riverian will agree that we have had better leaders before the Governor Ben Ayade dispensation; but most people from Cross River or who have lived in Cross River since the onset of the Fourth Republic will agree that the State has seen more visionary leadership than the joke that currently prevails. Different