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Chief Asegem Emmanuel,SSA To Gov. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Timber Control in Northern Senatorial District, Chief Asegem Emmanuel has commended the state government on the approval of  5KM road construction of Yahe-Wanokom-Wanikade-wanihem Benue Border Road. Stating this in a chat with newsmen in Calabar on Thursday, Chief Asegem expressed gratitude to Governor Bassey Otu for transforming roads in Calabar and even extending new frontiers of road construction in Cross River North and Central Senatorial Districts. He urged residents of areas where road infrastructure has been marped out  to  cooperate with the state government of Cross River State on the project to meet the target in line with expected outcome during phase 1 of the project. He said the construction and upgrade of the road from the current parlours state would reduce the stress of travelling to North Ukelle and inter state movement to Benue during the raining season.  “ The governo...

The Commissioner for International Donor Coordination in Cross River State, Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, has described Governor Bassey Otu as a populist and welfarist governor, following his administration’s approval of a 5km first phase of the North Ukelle Road Project. Dr Hippolatus Lukpata in Warm Handshake With His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu In a chat on Wednesday, shortly after the approval of the much needed infrastructure project in Ukelle, Elder Lukpata told journalists that the  people’s will remains the ultimate in democracy and that Senator Prince Bassey Otu represents People's First Agenda. It was gathered that the Cross River State Government on Thursday approved infrastructure outlay in the three Senatorial Districts in different phases with the 5km phase 1 accorded to the North Ukelle Road in Northern Senatorial District. Approved Resolutions According to the Commissioner who is the highest ranking Ukelle person in the Cross River State Executive Council.  ...

  Unical VC, Prof Florence Obi    President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has been commended for developing the human capital of Nigerians as Governor of Lagos State.  Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, stated this while Delivering the 2024 Bullion Lecture of the Centre for Financial Journalism with the theme “Human Capital Development: Catalyst for Nigeria’s Prosperity” in Lagos state, Nigeria. The speaker who saw human capital development as the empowerment of and investment in people to reach their full potentials both personally and professionally, said President Tinubu was exceptional in that as Governor.  She said that those so empowered by him have contributed immensely to eventual productivity and prosperity of the nation.   She attributed the president’s emergence as the party’s candidate and victory at the polls to the human capital he developed over the years. Citing the didactic Chinese Proverb that advised those who are ...

  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has said that Nigeria cannot be talking about human capital development without addressing issues of gender inequality, discrimination, and social exclusion.  Unical VC Receiving Award From Centre For Financial Journalism, Lagos Prof. Obi made this known while delivering the 2024 Bullion Lecture with the theme: “Human Capital Development: Catalyst for Nigeria’s Prosperity” at the annual lecture series (8th Edition), organised by the Centre for Financial Journalism, at the Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos on the 18th of April 2024. When we empower women, the vulnerable and the marginalised groups, we unlock a wealth of untapped talent and creativity for the country’s prosperity   She said that by investing in people, we invest in a brighter future for all, adding that it was important for Nigerians to work together as a united nation to unlock the full potential of our human capital...

...Says, it beckons "fiercely on a brighter, prosperous and glorious Destination" Excerpts of His Birthday Message Psalm 90:17 (the New Jerusalem Bible Edition)   "May the sweetness of the Lord be upon us to confirm the work we have done" Member, State Policy Advisory Committee, Dr Julius Okputu "Please, join me in thanksgiving as I dedicate this day to a New Lease of Life for Cross River State ushered by a benevolent season of grace amidst a leadership bearing a conscience with the fear of God. "Your day is made when the season is sweet and the possibilities are fecund; when brotherhood and friendship from mighty quarters is redemptive, thoughtfully prudent and genuine. "Thank you first family of the State for the resolve to put God first. Grateful to God indeed for the fruits of resolution that beckons towards prosperity.  "We are grateful indeed". Ochim Julius Okputu and Family

 Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has granted Miss Arit Abam, an ex-corps member, automatic employment in the state civil service for honouring her father's sacrifices to give her higher education.  Miss Arit Anam returned to her father's thatch house in their village and filmed herself marching towards him; with a military-style salute, she thanked her father and handed over both her NYSC jacket and faze-cap to him. She posted the video on social media, with a touching note of gratitude and a charge to youths not to be ashamed of their humble backgrounds; which eventually went viral.  Recall that Governor Umo Enoh of Akwa Ibom State, touched by Arit's expression of gratitude and the story of the father's sacrifice to see his child through school, recently sent a delegation to Ugep, Yakurr local government area of Cross River State for some background check. Upon the team's verification of the story, Mr. Eno pledged to build a three-bedroom flat for Mr Abam ...

  The University of Calabar has reacted to a malicious publication on on some national dailies, credited to the Council for the  Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and titled "Get Properly Accredited or Risk Blacklisting, Engineering Council warns UNICAL, Adamawa Varsity" A release issued by the Registrar of the University of Calabar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, on behalf of Management wondered why COREN which claims to be statutorily saddled with the responsibility of ensuring Professional Accreditation of Engineering Programmes in Nigerian Universities, should be working very hard, using the public space to truncate the efforts of the institution and thereby tarnishing the image of the University. The Registrar of UNICAL recalled that when this agitation of COREN last came up, the professional body was duly informed that in line with the established procedure, the National Universities Commission (NUC) must first conduct its accreditation before any professional body. “In No...

Senator Odey With Unical VC,Prof Florence Obi Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D  received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Banku Obi and her entourage on a courtesy call earlier today in his office. The VC congratulated the Commissioner for his meritorious appointment, as she further commended Governor Otu for appointing the best hands to oversee the State Education Sector.  The Vice Chancellor's visit seeks partnership with the Ministry of Education and discussions centred on fostering ties with the University of Calabar and the Ministry of Education with the following proposals: 1. Proposal for a six- week Comprehensive capacity building, certified training for Basic Education Teachers in Cross River State.  2. Deepening participants' understanding of the principles and importance of value orientation, safety, well being, and inclusivity in Education settings.  3. Equipping participants with ...

Ukelle First Son, Dr Julius Okputu on Monday joined other representatives of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council for a meeting with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It marks another chapter for the experienced politician and administrator whose reforms as chairman state planning commission and commissioner for environment is a visible blueprint in the state. Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo, Dr Julius, Hon Cletus Obun At Presidential Dinner In Abuja Dr Okputu is a potential export to national politics from the state. Joining other top functionaries of All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council from Cross River and across the country in a meeting with the president underlines his value addition whenever the political climate is evenly poised for him to display his capabilities. During the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, he acted as Deputy Director of the Committee on Grassroot Engagement and Orientation for the Tinubu/Shettima Presidenti...