By Godwin Ajom With a recurrent expenditure of N116 billion making up 39.1 percent and a capital expenditure of N181 billion of 60.9% of the 2024 N296.9 billion “People’s First” Budget of Cross River State, it is expected to deliver on seven unique Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes zero hunger, good health and well-being;
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Chapter of the Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society (IFAS) has held its annual and last quarter review meeting in Calabar the Cross River State capital, sues for good governance. Supported by Action Aid Nigeria, IFAS is a nonprofit making group that seeks to increase government effectiveness, accountability, and
By Jonathan Ugbal The Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society, IFAS, a think-tank supported by Action Aid Nigeria, has urged the Cross River State Government to take measures to cushion the impact of the removal of subsidy on fuel by the Federal Government. The forum made this call in a communique issued after its second quarterly
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Chapter of the Inclusive Forum for Accountable Society, IFAS, has held its quarterly meeting in Calabar. Speaking at the meeting, the Chapter President, Josephat Ogar said IFAS is a community-led initiative aimed at empowering citizens to participate in governance. Josephat held that there is a need for every
By Patrick Obia Listen To The Report Inclusive Forum for Accountability Society, IFAS, has ended a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The key actors included traditional leaders, security agencies, the judiciary, the government, media, and civil society organizations among others. The engaging session held at Hogis Hotel conference hall, Calabar,