C' RIVER GOV'T READY TO MEET TEACHERS' DEMANDS IN THE STATE

By Kingsley Agim

The State Government has expressed its readiness to meet the demands of the Nigeria Union of Teachers concerning teachers’ welfare in the State.

The Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu made this disclosure during a meeting with Executives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, held recently in Government House, Calabar.

Prof. Esu intimated representatives of NUT that a directive has been given by the Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be prepared for signing between the government and the teachers’ body.

He assured teachers that the Ayade-led administration would meet all their demands, given the significant role teachers play in the development of the society, adding that government attaches great importance to the welfare of teachers both in the primary and secondary schools and beyond.

Prof. Esu also appealed to NUT to withdraw its 21-days ultimatum to the government and put off the idea of the planned industrial action, given the State Government’s resolve to meet its demands.

In his remarks, the Chairman of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Stephen Odey hinted that NUT’s demands were already being handled even before the body issued a deadline.

He also disclosed that SUBEB is handling teachers’ promotion while emoluments accruing to such promotion are ready for implementation.

In his response, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Eyonsa Itam expressed the Union’s satisfaction in the outcome of the meeting and hoped that the State Government would meet all NUT’s demands as agreed.

Comrade Itam entreated teachers to exert patience while awaiting positive action from the government from the outcome of their meeting.

It would be recalled that the NUT had earlier issued a 21days ultimatum to Government on its intention to embark on industrial action, if its 8-point demand is not met.

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C' RIVER GOV'T READY TO MEET TEACHERS' DEMANDS IN THE STATE

By Kingsley Agim

The State Government has expressed its readiness to meet the demands of the Nigeria Union of Teachers concerning teachers’ welfare in the State.

The Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu made this disclosure during a meeting with Executives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, held recently in Government House, Calabar.

Prof. Esu intimated representatives of NUT that a directive has been given by the Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be prepared for signing between the government and the teachers’ body.

He assured teachers that the Ayade-led administration would meet all their demands, given the significant role teachers play in the development of the society, adding that government attaches great importance to the welfare of teachers both in the primary and secondary schools and beyond.

Prof. Esu also appealed to NUT to withdraw its 21-days ultimatum to the government and put off the idea of the planned industrial action, given the State Government’s resolve to meet its demands.

In his remarks, the Chairman of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Stephen Odey hinted that NUT’s demands were already being handled even before the body issued a deadline.

He also disclosed that SUBEB is handling teachers’ promotion while emoluments accruing to such promotion are ready for implementation.

In his response, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Eyonsa Itam expressed the Union’s satisfaction in the outcome of the meeting and hoped that the State Government would meet all NUT’s demands as agreed.

Comrade Itam entreated teachers to exert patience while awaiting positive action from the government from the outcome of their meeting.

It would be recalled that the NUT had earlier issued a 21days ultimatum to Government on its intention to embark on industrial action, if its 8-point demand is not met.

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CRBC TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY

By Kingsley Agim

All is now set for the marking of the 40^th Anniversary of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the Local Organising Committee for CRBC @40 on the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Barr. (Mrs.) RoseMary Effiom Archibong, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Aye Henshaw II described CRBC @40 as a major milestone for broadcasting in the State.

Mrs. Archibong stated that celebrating the station @40 would enhance performance by staff, attract positive gains and wider patronage to the station and the State at large.

She acknowledged the efforts of the Local Organizing Committee for celebrating the station and constituted a Coordinating Committee chaired by herself and the General-Manager, CRBC as the alternate chairman, with the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Aye Henshaw, Director, Director Public Relations, Mr. Michael Nyajor, Director of Information, Mrs. Paulyn Eba, Chairman and Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr. Ekunke Ogar and Frank Odey as members respectively.

The Commissioner charged the LOC to synergize with the coordinating committee to ensure a successful anniversary celebration of CRBC @40.

Earlier, the General-Manager of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation, Dr. (Mrs.) Theresa Essien remarked that CRBC has been a darling station for generations of Cross Riverians and deserves a worthy anniversary, pointing out that the meeting with the Ministry’s Management is one in series of many to solicit support and ideas to enrich the celebration.

In a vote of thanks, the Director Public Relations in the Ministry, Mr. Michael Nyajor congratulated the Management of CRBC on the station’s 40^thAnniversary, pointing out that the success story of the station is a pride to the Ministry and the State at large.

The Cross River Broadcasting Corporation was established in 1978 through an edict by the then Military Governor, Navy Capt. Babatunde Elegbede, after earlier serving as an out station of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.

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CRBC TO MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY

By Kingsley Agim

All is now set for the marking of the 40^th Anniversary of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation.

Speaking during a courtesy call by the Local Organising Committee for CRBC @40 on the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Barr. (Mrs.) RoseMary Effiom Archibong, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Aye Henshaw II described CRBC @40 as a major milestone for broadcasting in the State.

Mrs. Archibong stated that celebrating the station @40 would enhance performance by staff, attract positive gains and wider patronage to the station and the State at large.

She acknowledged the efforts of the Local Organizing Committee for celebrating the station and constituted a Coordinating Committee chaired by herself and the General-Manager, CRBC as the alternate chairman, with the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Aye Henshaw, Director, Director Public Relations, Mr. Michael Nyajor, Director of Information, Mrs. Paulyn Eba, Chairman and Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee, Mr. Ekunke Ogar and Frank Odey as members respectively.

The Commissioner charged the LOC to synergize with the coordinating committee to ensure a successful anniversary celebration of CRBC @40.

Earlier, the General-Manager of Cross River Broadcasting Corporation, Dr. (Mrs.) Theresa Essien remarked that CRBC has been a darling station for generations of Cross Riverians and deserves a worthy anniversary, pointing out that the meeting with the Ministry’s Management is one in series of many to solicit support and ideas to enrich the celebration.

In a vote of thanks, the Director Public Relations in the Ministry, Mr. Michael Nyajor congratulated the Management of CRBC on the station’s 40^th Anniversary, pointing out that the success story of the station is a pride to the Ministry and the State at large.

The Cross River Broadcasting Corporation was established in 1978 through an edict by the then Military Governor, Navy Capt. Babatunde Elegbede, after earlier serving as an out station of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.

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Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones Chief Guest at Debate Competition

Today being 9^thFebruary 2019 Elder Ofem Memorial Secondary School Mkpani organized a debate competition titled” ALL PEACE ARE GOOD AND ALL WAR ARE BAD”, at the school hall. The debate was supposed to be between Presbyterian Secondary Grammar School Mkpani and Elder Ofem Memorial Secondary School but Presbyterian School were unable to show up. And the male and female of Elder Ofem Memorial Secondary school had to compete.

The debate had the following students proposing the motion

1.     Agatha obeten.

2.      Wofia Okpa Edet

3.     Blessing Eteng James.

While on the Opposing side we had

1.     Etim Ekpe Osam.

2.      Benedict Vincent Eteng

3.      Chinosu Laural Eteng.

Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones William which is the special guest at the programme was highly represented by Sir. Butum Inah, Director CTRA Cross River State, Calabar. Among the guests was Sir. Ubi Williams Personal Assistant to Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones, moderator of the debate Pastor Sampson Noanowo.

The chief guest, in his speech congratulated the school for coming up with such debate topic in this critical time in our nation. He thank the principal and staff for putting in their efforts and opined that the debate competition would be considered as a remarkable step to make the students a skilled debaters.

Rt. Hon. Also encouraged the students to focus on education as the only route that would lead to a true opening of the mind and spirit.

Replying to Rt. Hon. Eteng Speech, one of the teachers Sir Celestine Ofem thank Rt. Hon. Eteng for always identifying with any group or body in YakurrII constituency and also that the school is aware of many students from the school that had benefitted from Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones scholarship scheme in YakurrII. And also appealing that even though the school is a private school, Rt. Hon. Should be able to come in and support in equipping the school lab, support the school building which is ongoing, sponsor more fatherless and motherless in school, encourage more debates and quiz in YakurrII and help in building the school toilet.

Sir. Butum Inah also in his reply said all will be communicated to Rt. Hon. Eteng Jones Williams and that the Hon. cannot come without dropping something for the school to start with. And he presented an envelope containing some cash to the Bursar of the school.  

In conclusion the female students won with 236 points against the male that scored 172 points.

 

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