By Patrick Obia Stakeholders and deforestation activists in Cross River State have called on the electorates not to vote for any candidate not ready to protect the forests and other natural reserves. The admonition was from a one-day multi-stakeholder conference with a focus on ending deforestation in Cross River State, organized by We The People
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report A Non-Governmental Organization, Rainforest Resource, and Developmental Center, RRDC, has asked the Cross River State Government to furnish it with a detailed report of a fallen trailer in Ikom, laden with suspected illegal timber. In the letter signed by Mr. Odey Oyama, the Executive Director of RRDC, and
By Sylvia Felix And Abuh Rachael The recently concluded APC ward congresses in Cross River State has been said to be “seriously marred with widespread irregularities, malpractices, corruption and blatant disregard for the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Mr. Odey Oyama in a complaint to the APC Ward Congress Appeals
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State Chairman of Forestry Commission, Chief Tony Undiandeye has denied allegations that he participated in activities leading to the resignation of Mr. Odey Oyama, Anti-deforestation Task Force (ATF) Chairman. Mr. Oyama had resigned last week accusing fellow appointees of Governor Ben Ayade of meddling in his official duties. In his
By Archibong Jeremiah “I write to notify Your Excellency of my decision to withdraw my services from the office of the Chairman of Anti-Deforestation Task Force. My reasons for the withdrawal are directly connected with the consistent interferences in the operations of the ATF by other agencies of Government; without any attempt at joint consultations or synergy. In
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Cross River State, Mr. Odey Oyama, has denied news of him been appointed as the Chairman, Anti-Deforestation Task Force by Governor Ben Ayade. In a short telephone interview with CrossRiverWatch reporter, Mr. Odey claim he is not aware of any appointment because
By David Nsa The Executive Director of Rainforest Resources and Development Center (RRDC) Mr. Odey Oyama has responded to accusations of blackmailing the Cross River State Government Superhighway for a living. The report of the State Government labelling Oyama as a conman was published on Daily Post and Swift Reporters. Mr. Odey in his eight
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent Sequel to the earlier publication made on our medium, we sincerely apologise for the misrepresentation and errors, we take full responsibility. The report ought to be “The Executive Director of Rainforest Resources and Development Centre, Mr. Odey Oyama has called out the Secretary to Cross River State Government, Mrs.