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Akpanke Seeks Community Ownership Of Projects, Commissions 3-Classroom Block In Bekwarra

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February 5, 2026

By Jonathan Ugbal Federal legislator, Honorable Peter Akpanke on Wednesday called on communities to take ownership, maintain, and safeguard projects sited within their domain to ensure they enjoy their essence, and dividends of democracy. The first term lawmaker, representing the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency stated this while commissioning a three-classroom block at the After commissioning of

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Akpanke Commissions Library, Six Classroom Block In Obudu

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February 4, 2026

By Jonathan Ugbal The member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the National Assembly, Honorable Peter Akpanke on Tuesday continued his projects commissioning tour while handing over a six classroom block complete with a library and offices to the Community Secondary School at Ukpada, in Utugwang South Ward of Obudu Local Government Area. The projects were

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1,032 Students Benefit From Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s Education Intervention

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February 2, 2026

By Kelvin Ololo The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, has empowered 1,032 undergraduate and postgraduate students with ₦110,000 each, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to education as a tool for social mobility and regional development. The education support scheme was delivered through the 4th edition of the Asuquo Ekpenyong Foundation (AEF)

Senator Representing Cross River South District in the 10th National Assembly, Asuquo 'Suki' Ekpenyong Jr

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Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Rolls Out Initiative To Cushion Harsh Education Burden On Students

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January 13, 2026

By Kelvin Ololo Students across the Cross River South Senatorial District are set to receive major financial relief following the launch of the 2026 edition of Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong’s Education Support Initiative (ESI), a ₦100 million intervention designed to ease the cost of tertiary education. Under the program, 1,000 qualified students are believed to benefit

Management of the Obanliku Local Government Area and Cygnus Alliances Nigeria Limited pose with the Memorandum of Understanding shortly after being signed at the Obanliku Council Secretariat

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Cygnus, Obanliku LGA Partner To Launch School Farms Aimed At Revolutionizing Education And Agriculture In C’River

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December 18, 2025

Functional and sustainable agribusiness units that will combine classroom instructions with hands-on learning will be established in the schools in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Board and other stakeholders, thereby positioning the council as a model for rural transformation, especially in the areas of youth empowerment through the provision of a new generation of

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Patrick Ineji Bags Professorship In Development And Political Communications

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November 19, 2025

By Sylvia Akpan The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially conferred the rank of Professor on Patrick Ukim Ineji, recognizing his outstanding contributions in Development and Political Communications. The promotion was approved during the school’s Senate meeting at UNICROSS on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, elevating Professor Ineji from his previous position as Senior

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57 Students Benefit From Teacher Essien Ita Education Trust Fund In Cross River

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November 10, 2025

By Sylvia Akpan In a bid to promote educational excellence for the 2025/2026 academic year, the Teacher Esien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund has awarded scholarships across the Cross River South Senatorial District. The Teacher Essien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund was established in 2014 by the late Barr. Temitope Ekpenyong Ita in honor of

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Cross River Government Commences Educational Orientation For Secondary Schools

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November 3, 2025

By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State Government has announced the commencement of a four-week Educational Orientation Summit for secondary school students across the Southern Senatorial District. The participating Local Government Areas include Bakassi, Akpabuyo, Calabar South, Calabar Municipality, Odukpani, Akamkpa, and Biase. The initiative is being driven by the Office of the Special Assistant