By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured residents and business leaders that his administration is dedicated to resetting the development agenda to restore and establish the state as a prosperous sub-national entity. During an interactive session on Tuesday evening with selected resident business leaders and influential figures, Governor
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.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, has postponed the earlier scheduled stakeholders meeting for the upcoming local government election. The postponement was contained in a press release signed by CROSIEC Chairman Dr. Ekong Boco, dated September 10, 2024 with reference number CROSIEC/2023/LGE/VOL.1/20. The earlier scheduled meeting was
By Glory Odey, Anita Otu And Fortune Erim The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) has invited stakeholders in the State for a crucial meeting in preparation for the upcoming local government councils election. The meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:AM, will take place at the CROSIEC conference Hall, at Bishop
By Godwin Ajom The Cross River State Health Insurance Agency has disclosed that the agency has insurance cover for Tuberculosis (TB) patients and survivors in the State as part of its efforts to combat the disease. TB currently is running an estimated 4 deaths daily and 1,460 deaths annually. Health experts say it might be
By Godwin Ajom Experts in Cross River State have expressed concern over the inadequate funding for Tuberculosis (TB), pyloric ulcer, and leprosy, despite a budget allocation of N32 million, which remained unreleased as of July 2024. The state’s overall health budget for 2024 stands at N8.17 billion, comprising only 11.11% of the total annual budget
By Godwin Ajom Nigeria’s female population, estimated at over 108 million, faces significant hardships, with a poverty rate around 69 percent. Women, particularly those in remote or underrepresented areas, endure the brunt of these challenges, according to the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA). During a one-day strategic dialogue in Calabar aimed at bolstering
By Sylvia Akpan With the need to build trust – viewed as an essential commodity in a democratic setting, the International Press Center (IPC) and stakeholders have sued for sincerity as the 2027 general elections beacons. This was the summary of the one-day multi-stakeholder meeting organized by IPC, in collaboration with the European Union