By Favour Adinya The Female Commercial Drivers Association of Cross River State has expressed gratitude to the First Lady of the State, Rev. Eyoanwa Bassey Otu, for her dedicated support toward women empowerment in the state. The Association members commended her recent gesture in awarding substantial cash prizes to nine female drivers who demonstrated exceptional
By Godwin Ajom Women and girls, including those with disabilities, in Cross River State and 23 other Nigerian states, have benefitted from a substantial investment of over two billion Naira. This five-year project is funded by ActionAid, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and local partners. The project, which runs from 2019 to June 2024, aims to
Government needs to go back and look at the productive sector and begin to turn our institutions to those that will produce professionals and not certificate holders. Professionals who can hold tools, and turn around our society for the better
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Government of Cross River State, has solicited ties and cooperation with the Government of Canada for economic development, human empowerment, and other mutual benefits. Governor Bassey made the call in Calabar while addressing a delegation led by the Country Director, Global Affairs Canada, (GAC), ActionAid Nigeria, Djifa Ahado,
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Edema Irom, says the State will use agriculture as one of its springboards to empower women as part of deliberate measures to alleviate poverty. The Commissioner disclosed this during the 2023 Apiapum New Yam Festivals, held at Apiapum, Obubra Local Government
By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Federal Government, through the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and related skills. Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosure in a statement on
By Patrick Obia A community-based non-profit organization focused on forest conservation and community livelihood development, Africa Research Association, Managing Development in Nigeria (ARADIN) has empowered four communities and members in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross State. Kigol, Okpazange, Ogbakoko, and Keji-Ukwu – the benefitting four out of the 16 communities that make up the
By Patrick Obia The Paramount Ruler of Bakassi Local Government Area and Chairman of Cross River State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH. Etim Okon Edet has refuted claims he vowed to make the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, and other government officials go blind. In a statement obtained by CrossRiverWatch, the monarch said he was