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 and Godwin Otang Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu on Saturday issued staff of office and certificates to the newly elected Paramount Rulers of Akamkpa, Ikom, and Obudu Local Government Areas in the State while promising better welfare for monarchs. The trio were elected on different dates between September and November, following
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has paid tribute to former Governor Ben Ayade on the demise of his younger sister, Mrs. Janet Ateb Oniga, in Kakim, Obudu Local Government Area of the State. Late Mrs. Janet Ateb died on November 24, 2023, at the age of 54
By Sylvia Akpan In a striking case of financial impropriety, the Cross River State Government’s dealings with a contractor have been exposed, revealing instances of overpayment for both rescinded and uncompleted projects, Sylvia Akpan reports. In a curious twist that blurs the line between landscaping, gardening, and education, Awokaris Greenworld Industrial Limited, a company registered
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu is set to revamp the Obudu ranch and rates Obudu-German hospital as the best hospital in Nigeria. Gov. Otu disclosed the decision of his administration in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, released today Sunday.
By Godwin Otang Hon. Peter Akpanke, a member representing the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has pledged to ensure dividends for his constituents. The first-time member, Hon. Akpanke pledged in Obudu during a needs assessment tour he embarked upon to have firsthand information about issues and challenges his constituents are facing. The
By Godwin Otang The Member representing the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Akpanke, has taken a needs assessment tour of his constituency immediately. The lawmaker who in the course of the tour consulted with religious leaders, traditional rulers, stakeholders, youths, and opinion molders in the constituency is charting the way
By Jonathan Ugbal Information reaching our newsroom suggests that unknown individuals dug up the armored cable which distributes power to street lights along the Kakum to Indi-Abeb section of the Bekwarra – Obudu – Wula – Ikom road. No fewer than two dozen individuals were involved in the action with an aide to Governor Ben