By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River governor, Ben Ayade has announced that the state’s scholarship program will begin by March this year. The governor also announced the appointment of 21 youth liaison officers into his cabinet which has come under criticism for its size. Ayade who disclosed this while addressing youths from the
by crossriverwatch admin Commissioners, Special advisers and other political appointees in Cross River State have been told not to parade themselves as leaders of their various local governments and wards except they are so properly modeled or chosen by God. Speaking as a special guest during the unveiling and album launch by a youth choir
by crossriverwatch admin The Golden Eaglets actually saved their best for the last with a thrilling 9-0 pounding of Diamond Zebras of Botswana to complete an aggregate win of 12-0 over two international friendlies in as many days. Last Saturday, the Nigerian Under-17 team beat their Botswana counterparts with three first half goals much to
by crossriverwatch admin The Department of International Development Cooperation (DIDC) is canvassing for the compilation of online database for all unemployed graduates in Cross River State to allow for easy access, identification and employment of the youths in critical areas whenever the need arise. Special Adviser on International Development Cooperation, Mr. Roy Ndoma-Egba, stated this
by crossriverwatch admin Mr. Pat Ugbe is the Cross River State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. He agrees that youth unemployment is pervasive in the state but insist that government is taking steps to change the situation. In this exclusive interview with crossriverwatch, he enumerates the steps his ministry is taking to create employment
by crossriverwatch admin The 2012 Calabar Festival got to an impressive start in the early hours of Saturday with a colourful lighting of the Christmas tree at the Millennium Park, Calabar. Led by the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Efiok Cobham, the crowd at the venue, which included world acclaimed legendry South African composer
by crossriverwatch admin A students’ re-orientation campaign tagged: “Do the right thing – Nigerian Tertiary Institutions of Learning – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Implications for national transformation” was flagged off yesterday at the new auditorium of the University of Calabar. Organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the campaign is going to be a nationwide
by crossriverwatch admin The Member Representing Abi in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo on Wednesday, November 7, launched the Abi Community Scholarship programme. The event also witnessed the inauguaration of a five member scholarship working committee comprising, Professor Joe Asor- Chairman, Mrs. Chukwuka Icha – Secretary, Professor Benjamin Inyang,