By Godwin Ajom The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called for female inclusion and raised concerns on the unabated cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the state. The Obong of Calabar, the state government and United Nations Women Organization, while addressing both state and non state actors
By Godwin Ajom With the 2024 Cross River State Local Government Election just around the corner, stakeholders in the state have called for free, fair, transparent, and gender-sensitive elections. They said women should be allowed 30% inclusivity in elective positions at the grassroots and shy away from handpicking candidates as often witnessed in election tussles.
It is not sufficient to simply want women with disabilities in leadership. No; it is the need for the development of an inclusive, plural, and democratic society to make this happen
By Godwin Otang and Sylvia Akpan As part of activities to mark the 2024 International Women’s Day, women have been reminded of their important role in society and nation-building. The Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs, Cross River State, Dr. Helen Isamoh-Egodo, gave the reminder during a road walk organized by the Nigerian Olympic Committee, on Saturday,
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has hinted that the processes for the commencement of local government elections in the State will begin in January, 2024. The Chairman of CROSIEC, Associate Prof. John Ushie disclosed this at one-day stakeholder review and validation of the Draft Revised Guidelines for the conduct
By Sylvia Akpan The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa has carried out a sensitization exercise frowning against discrimination against Persons With Disabilities in public, private sector and in governance in Cross River State. In an event held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, facilitated by Dr. Owoade Philip Adeleke, the Foundation also sued for equal
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The government of Cross River State has pledged to adequately carry persons living with disabilities and albinos in governance. The commitment was made by Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) during a courtesy visit by both stakeholders at his office. Responding to their plea, the