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   Commissioner For International Donor Coordination in Cross River State,Dr Hippolatus Lukpata has urged Cross River people to expect an agricultural revolution under His Excellency for economic prosperity in the state. Dr Hippolatus Lukpata pictured 2nd Right with stakeholders  Hon Dr Hippolatus Lukpata made this disclosure yesterday while attending a  Two Day Multi- Stakeholders' Committee on Cocoa, Coffee and Oil palm  Production in Calabar. The meeting unveils a 7 Year strategies Development Plan and Validation Workshop and the Commissioner has continued to be a hub for other ministries as his ministry coordinates international agencies in the state for sustainable and transformation donor support.  Participants at the multi sectoral tink tank  In his goodwill message at the event, Elder Lukpata thanked His Excellency, Apostle Senator Bassey Eder Otu for "his Agricultural Development Agenda which emphasises  going back to the root as a state ...

  ... provides furniture for  installation in offices and executive council chambers. Dr Fred Okem Inspecting Delivered Furniture To The Council   Dr Fred Okem,   Chairman of Yala Local Government Area has assured his appointees that he would provide a comfortable working environment for them to perform their duties. Dr Okem gave the assurance while inspecting furniture delivered to the council for installation in offices and executive council chambers. He said the era where appointees and council staff hung around the premises under trees owing to lack of  office space or functional  furniture in offices was over. " This is the first batch of furniture to be delivered here for installation. My ambition is to ensure that every one in the executive and legislative arm is comfortable while doing his job so that we can effectively deliver the dividends of democracy to the entire  people of Yala". The Chairman who  also went on the  spo...

  As part of its activities lined up to mark the Unical@50 celebration, the Central Organizing Committee of Unical@50 has schedule to hold colloquium with the theme: *l"University of Calabar and its Contributions to National Development.” on the 12th of February, 2025, at 10 am prompt. A release by the chairman, Central Organizing Committee, Prof. Eyong Ubana Eyong, to a section of the media indicates that the Lead Presenter of the colloquium will be an erudite scholar and immediate past Vice Chancellor of Covenant University, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo. The event which is billed to take place at the University International Conference Center (UICC) will have stakeholders in the Educational sector such as Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar Prof. James Epoke, Chairman Board of Trustees, TopFaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Emmanuel T Abraham as discussants.  Prof Florence Obi,Chief Host, Unical @50 Other discussants include: Vice Chancellor, Maduka Uni...

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has announced 31 January as the commencement date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. The board registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this in a presentation at a stakeholder meeting with media executives on Tuesday and Oloyede, a professor, said an advertisement containing all necessary information for registration would be published and aired on radio and television stations on Wednesday, 29 January. He said the 2025 UTME registration begins Friday 31, January and ends on Saturday, 8 March. The JAMB Registrar added that the registration for Direct Entry (DE) begins on Monday, 10 March and ends on Monday, 7 April. Mock Trial Mr Oloyede also announced the introduction of a UTME Mock Trial for underage students who are not eligible to register for UTME. The Mock Trial is to help them prepare ahead of the actual UTME after they must have reached the age of 16. Last year, the Ministry of Education ...

 The National Coordinator Food Systems, Land use and Restoration Impact Programme FOLUR-IP, Prof. Oladapo Akinyemi has called on all stakeholders in the food systems value chain to double their efforts and commitment towards the realization of the project objectives which seeks to restore the lost Forest areas. Commissioner For International Donor Coordination With FAO,GEF7 representatives Also , farmland close to their original status on the premise that the survival of human depends largely on the land and the ecosystems.  He stated this during a one day stakeholders workshop held at the Project of office, opposite Navy field, State Housing Calabar.  Mr. Akinyemi amplified the importance of the workshop which centered on the need for stakeholders to understand their roles in the project to enable beneficiaries derive value and timely, that funders are interested in details information about the project progress.  He called on the four units of the project to synerg...

... Highlights Peaceful Accord  On Farmlands As Key To Sustainable Progress Solomon Ugo, Calabar  Dr Martins Achadu , Yala 11 State Constituency Representative and Hon Dr Hippolatus Lukpata Commissioner For International Donor Coordination in Cross River State synergise together to undertake a peace initiative in Ujama and Benekaba Communities in South Ukelle, Yala Local Government Area. Ukelle Leaders In Close Shades With Community Leaders  The duo who have maintained a steady path to peace and progress in Ukelle since the advent of Governor Otu's administration have often led the path to growth through peace and reawakening of cultural affinity events in Yala 11 Constituency. Dr Hippolatus Lukpata In a very  deep conversation with one of the community leaders  Both Ukelle leaders in separate meetings with Chief, Youths and Women of Ujama community and Benekaba Communities urged them  to embrace a peaceful approach to issues relating to farmlands in order ...

It was another plus for the University of Calabar under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi as the National University Commission (NUC)  announced the approval of 6 new undergraduate programmes to commence in the 2024/2025 academic session.   Prof Florence Obi,VC Unical The new academic programmes are Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information System, Software Engineering, Environmental Standards and Building. A letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof Florence Obi and signed by the Acting Director, Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary disclosed that the approval followed the report by her Panels of Experts who conducted a resource verification exercise in December 2024 in the institution to assess the human and material resources available to establish the programmes. The letter stated that the approval does not cover the Part-Time Mode (PTM) of delivery adding that if the Un...

   Hon Dr Martins Achadu,  Chairman of the House Committee on Education in the Cross River State House of Assembly and his committee members held a  meeting with private schools Proprietors and ministry of education to resolve NAPPS' leadership crisis. Dr Martins Achadu, Chairman House Committee on Education CRHA  The meeting yesterday brought together key stakeholders which included  the Ministry of Education and officials of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) to discuss ongoing issues within  NAPPS' leadership.  Dr Achadu's education committee sought to  ensure the smooth registration of schools for the upcoming WAEC exams and the agenda focused on resolving the persistent leadership dispute in NAPPS which has caused concern among stakeholders in the education sector.  As Chairman of the committee, Dr. Achadu emphasised the importance of ensuring that the interests of students remain at the forefront of ...

  As part of his kind gestures towards his people especially the widows and less privileged,  Chief Masor Elvis, the Akulunor-1 of Afor and the Agujegbe-1 of Delta has distributed Cash gifts, Rice, groundnut oil and other food items to over 200 widows in Umuakpala, Afor community in Ndokwa-East Local Government Area of Delta state.  Chief Masor Undertaking Great Philanthropy  Speaking during the presentation, High Chief Elvis said the gesture was to celebrate Christmas and new year with his people and to thank God for blessing him so as to bless others. Chief Elvis who appreciated God for the opportunity to give to his people in the Christmas season, reaffirmed his commitment towards catering for the well-being of the widows in his Ward.  Chief Masor With   widows in Umuakpala, Afor community While thanking the people for coming out to receive him and for accepting his gifts, he encouraged the beneficiaries to always depend on God for their sustenance,...

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has on Monday 13th January, 2025 held a meeting with the contractors in charge of the institution’s World bank/FG hybrid solar plant project in her office for a briefing on the level of work thus far.  Unical VC Interacting with Project Contractor's  The move was necessary as the University prepares to take full delivery of the almost completed multimillion dollars power project to illuminate the entire campus, enhance research and ensure safety of lives and property within the University. As the project is far reached and about to be handed over, the university authority has been taking aback that in the day, the whole campus will have light while in the night, some parts of the institution termed as ‘critical areas’ will have light and some parts termed as ‘non-critical areas’ will not. Worried by this sudden development, the VC swung into action, calling for a meeting with the contractors.  Spe...

  The Ukelle Fellowship Crusade is scheduled to take place from January 9th to 11th, 2024 at the Wanikade Town Hall with the theme "Arrest The Ancient Gate"in a highly anticipated event that promises to bring Ukelle together for spiritual growth in the land. Powerful Men of God scheduled to grace the event. The three-day event will feature a series of powerful worship services, inspirational messages and fellowship activities aimed at strengthening the bonds of faith in Ukelle  It is expected to draw participants from all over  the country as well as from nearby areas. Many people are eager to experience the enriching atmosphere and life-changing moments of the crusade. The fellowship is set to begin each evening at 5:00 PM, with renowned pastors and speakers leading sessions that focus on personal transformation, prayer and unity. There will also be a variety of interactive programs designed to engage attendees of all ages. Crew to Arrest the Ancient Gate. In addition to...