by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has adopted a seven points resolution authorizing the state government to refinance part of its commercial bank loan through the capital market by the issuance of bonds not exceeding 40 billion naira. The House also approved the engagement of First Bank of Nigeria Capital Limited
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has disclosed that Wilmar International Limited, a Singaporean firm that established a 50, 000 hectare of palm oil plantation in the state (Ibiae Palm Estate) with an investment of 400 million dollars is withdrawing its investment. The governor made the disclosure while addressing youths
by crossriverwatch admin Few months after commissioning the N5.3 billion Ikom Water Scheme, the Cross River State Government has signed a N2.6 billion contract agreement for the construction of Ogoja Water scheme with a Chinese firm CGC. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months. According to the government, “Once completed, the project
by crossriverwatch admin General Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has commended Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State for what he described as his visionary leadership in transforming the state. Kumuyi, who is in Calabar for a 3-Day Special Retreat, disclosed this when he led other senior pastors of the church
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has been lauded for gender sensitivity in governance which has ensured adequate representation of women in some key areas of governance in the state. The commendation was made by Mrs. Theresa Agbor in a chat with CrossRiverWatch where she disclosed that it is due
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has expressed his excitement as the ongoing construction of the Calabar Monorail project progresses. The monorail is designed to link the new development area called the Summit Hills where the new Calabar International Convention Center is sited, to the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort. Speaking
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to strive towards strengthening the peaceful coexistence and good neighborliness for the betterment of the country. In his goodwill message marking the Ed-el Fitri, Governor Imoke, in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, said: “Nigerians
by crossriverwatch admin President of the Economic Community of West Africa States Commission (ECOWAS- COMMISSION), Mr. Kadre Desire Ouedraogo, has lauded what he described as the pragmatic efforts of Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State in making healthcare delivery a priority in the state. Ouedraogo, who gave the commendation at the opening session of