HIV SUMMIT: AYADE ASSURES PARTNERS OF INCREASE FUNDING OF HIV/AIDS SERVICE IN CROSS RIVER STATE

His Excellency, Senator ( Prof ) Ben Ayade has assured partners and people living with HIV in the state of increase funding to HIV program in the state. This was the message from the just concluded HIV Summit organised by SACA. In her opening remarks, Director General of Cross River State Agency For Control of AIDS, Dr Rosemary Nyambi said the essence of the summit theme " Domestic Resource Mobilization for sustainability of Cross River State HIV response is for key stakeholders in the health sector to discuss and chart way forward for a sustainable affordable and effective response to HIV situation in the state. approaches and strategies for resource mobilization will be our focus. Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong said given the dwindling finances from external sources, it is was necessary for the State to step up HIV & AIDS funding and take leadership by increasing domestic funding of HIV & AIDS services in the State and Local Government level through domestic resource mobilization for sustainable HIV response in the State. Dr Asibong said in Cross River State there is a sustainability roadmap for HIV & AIDS as she launched the State HIV & AIDS Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 on behalf of the Governor. HIV sustainability program had started in Ikom by the directive of His Excellency, Senator ( Prof) Ben Ayade with a total 22, 929 persons currently receiving comprehensive ART care in the State. Earlier Speaking, Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr Betta Edu said the state government would work hard to reduce the trend by training its workforce, collaborating with stakeholders and mounting aggressive sensitization campaigns across the State. She noted that already her Agency has taken sensitization campaigns to the Creeks in Calabar South Local Government Area were hundreds of teenage pregnant girls have been sensitize on family planning, use of condom and abstinence to stop spread of HIV. Also Speaking, Dr Olusoji from UNICEF noted that over the years and presently UNICEF has been supporting the State on PMTCT and will not relent their effort until the scourge of HIV defeated across the Country. UNFPA Head of Cross River State Office, Ken Ehouzou added that UNFPA and UNICEF in collaboration with key State Partners and over 15 NGOs notably Mediatrix Development Foundation hosted the first ever HIV & AIDS Prevention Campaign for young people and vulnerable population as part of popular Calabar Carnival which witness record breaking of over 5,000 people tested, 263,000 condoms distributed and 63,000 IEC materials disseminated. Other notable speakers were Head of FHI360 in Cross River State, Dr Henry Ayuk, Mr Ibiam Azu of Health Finance and Governance, Representative of Commissioner for Women Affairs, AHF, LOPIN3, Save the Children, ECEWS, Heartland Alliance In't, Interfaith and Moslem networks, CISHAN, CRINEPWHAN amongst others.

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HIV SUMMIT: AYADE ASSURES PARTNERS OF INCREASE FUNDING OF HIV/AIDS SERVICE IN CROSS RIVER STATE

His Excellency, Senator ( Prof ) Ben Ayade has assured partners and people living with HIV in the state of increase funding to HIV program in the state. This was the message from the just concluded HIV Summit organised by SACA. In her opening remarks, Director General of Cross River State Agency For Control of AIDS, Dr Rosemary Nyambi said the essence of the summit theme " Domestic Resource Mobilization for sustainability of Cross River State HIV response is for key stakeholders in the health sector to discuss and chart way forward for a sustainable affordable and effective response to HIV situation in the state. approaches and strategies for resource mobilization will be our focus. Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong said given the dwindling finances from external sources, it is was necessary for the State to step up HIV & AIDS funding and take leadership by increasing domestic funding of HIV & AIDS services in the State and Local Government level through domestic resource mobilization for sustainable HIV response in the State. Dr Asibong said in Cross River State there is a sustainability roadmap for HIV & AIDS as she launched the State HIV & AIDS Strategic Plan for 2017-2021 on behalf of the Governor. HIV sustainability program had started in Ikom by the directive of His Excellency, Senator ( Prof) Ben Ayade with a total 22, 929 persons currently receiving comprehensive ART care in the State. Earlier Speaking, Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr Betta Edu said the state government would work hard to reduce the trend by training its workforce, collaborating with stakeholders and mounting aggressive sensitization campaigns across the State. She noted that already her Agency has taken sensitization campaigns to the Creeks in Calabar South Local Government Area were hundreds of teenage pregnant girls have been sensitize on family planning, use of condom and abstinence to stop spread of HIV. Also Speaking, Dr Olusoji from UNICEF noted that over the years and presently UNICEF has been supporting the State on PMTCT and will not relent their effort until the scourge of HIV defeated across the Country. UNFPA Head of Cross River State Office, Ken Ehouzou added that UNFPA and UNICEF in collaboration with key State Partners and over 15 NGOs notably Mediatrix Development Foundation hosted the first ever HIV & AIDS Prevention Campaign for young people and vulnerable population as part of popular Calabar Carnival which witness record breaking of over 5,000 people tested, 263,000 condoms distributed and 63,000 IEC materials disseminated. Other notable speakers were Head of FHI360 in Cross River State, Dr Henry Ayuk, Mr Ibiam Azu of Health Finance and Governance, Representative of Commissioner for Women Affairs, AHF, LOPIN3, Save the Children, ECEWS, Heartland Alliance In't, Interfaith and Moslem networks, CISHAN, CRINEPWHAN amongst others.

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Education is Parents' Best Gift to their Children- HENSHAW

The Permanent Secretary in the Cross River State Ministry of Information and Orientation, Mr. Aye Henshaw II has described education as guardians/parents’ best gift to their wards/children. Mr. Henshaw made the assertion when he recently chaired the maiden inter-house sports competition of the Presbyterian Primary School, Nsidung, Bakassi Local Government Area. The technocrat maintained that the highest form of education is translating an individual into a compact being, capable of dealing with life in its entirety. The Permanent Secretary pointed out that apart from acquiring formal education in school, activities such as the inter-house sports competition are capable of producing more Okochas, Mikels, Ronaldos and Messis. Henshaw thanked management and staff of the school, as well as the traditional institution of Nsidung Community for their collective efforts in making the inter-house sports competition a success, urging them to imbibe a culture of providing quality education to their children and wards. Earlier in his welcome address, the Head Teacher of the School, Mr. Francis Etim Ene commended parents, individuals and the larger Nsidung Community for finding time out of their busy schedule to grace the maiden edition of the school’s inter-house competition, expressing optimism that subsequent editions would be greater and better. In separate remarks, the Clan Head of Nsidung, Chief Bassey Asuquo and former Leader of Bakassi Legislature, Hon. Nta Nyong expressed delight at performances of pupils in various sporting competitions and pledged to donate valuable prizes to winners in subsequent editions. They maintained that the inter-house sports competition afforded pupils opportunity to showcase the wealth of raw talent in them, thanking the Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade for giving the school a facelift. The inter-house sports featured track and field events like sack races, filling the bottle, football, races between old student, parents and staff of the school, climaxing with presentation of trophy to the overall winner – Green House – by the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Aye Henshaw II

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Education is Parents' Best Gift to their Children- HENSHAW

The Permanent Secretary in the Cross River State Ministry of Information and Orientation, Mr. Aye Henshaw II has described education as guardians/parents’ best gift to their wards/children. Mr. Henshaw made the assertion when he recently chaired the maiden inter-house sports competition of the Presbyterian Primary School, Nsidung, Bakassi Local Government Area. The technocrat maintained that the highest form of education is translating an individual into a compact being, capable of dealing with life in its entirety. The Permanent Secretary pointed out that apart from acquiring formal education in school, activities such as the inter-house sports competition are capable of producing more Okochas, Mikels, Ronaldos and Messis. Henshaw thanked management and staff of the school, as well as the traditional institution of Nsidung Community for their collective efforts in making the inter-house sports competition a success, urging them to imbibe a culture of providing quality education to their children and wards. Earlier in his welcome address, the Head Teacher of the School, Mr. Francis Etim Ene commended parents, individuals and the larger Nsidung Community for finding time out of their busy schedule to grace the maiden edition of the school’s inter-house competition, expressing optimism that subsequent editions would be greater and better. In separate remarks, the Clan Head of Nsidung, Chief Bassey Asuquo and former Leader of Bakassi Legislature, Hon. Nta Nyong expressed delight at performances of pupils in various sporting competitions and pledged to donate valuable prizes to winners in subsequent editions. They maintained that the inter-house sports competition afforded pupils opportunity to showcase the wealth of raw talent in them, thanking the Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade for giving the school a facelift. The inter-house sports featured track and field events like sack races, filling the bottle, football, races between old student, parents and staff of the school, climaxing with presentation of trophy to the overall winner – Green House – by the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Aye Henshaw II

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INFO-QUIZ: CYNTHIA OJEKA EMERGES THIS WEEK'S WINNER

By Kingsley Agim Ms. Cynthia Ojeka has emerged winner of this week’s edition of the Info-Quiz Competition. The prize presentation was jointly done yesterday, by the Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong and her Health counterpart, Dr. Inyang Asibong on the “Good Morning Cross River” CRBC TV programme. Mrs. Archibong commended Ojeka for her persistent participation in the competition and eventual emergence as winner on her fourth attempt, adding that her resolve shows penchant for information, knowledge of government activities and projects. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, praised Ojeka’s efforts in keeping tabs with activities of the Ayade-led administration, pointing out that it would serve as a nudge for Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade to do more for the State. Dr. Asibong restated the present administration’s resolve to bring quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to Cross Riverians through the Cross River Health Insurance Scheme (AYADECARE), Calapharm and the AYADECARE Home Service. She also thanked her Information and Orientation counterpart, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong for beaming the light towards government projects under her Ministry through the Info-Quiz Competition, describing the initiative as a “mirror of government activities to the society.” Receiving the N10, 000 cash prize, an elated Cynthia Ojeka thanked Mrs. Archibong for the opportunity to test her knowledge of government activities and governance in the State through the Info-Quiz Competition. She called on Governor Ayade to continue his industrialization drive of the State through palpable projects and programmes. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation used the occasion to present a surprise birthday cake to her health counterpart who was joined by the Information family to cut.

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INFO-QUIZ: CYNTHIA OJEKA EMERGES THIS WEEK'S WINNER

By Kingsley Agim Ms. Cynthia Ojeka has emerged winner of this week’s edition of the Info-Quiz Competition. The prize presentation was jointly done yesterday, by the Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong and her Health counterpart, Dr. Inyang Asibong on the “Good Morning Cross River” CRBC TV programme. Mrs. Archibong commended Ojeka for her persistent participation in the competition and eventual emergence as winner on her fourth attempt, adding that her resolve shows penchant for information, knowledge of government activities and projects. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, praised Ojeka’s efforts in keeping tabs with activities of the Ayade-led administration, pointing out that it would serve as a nudge for Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade to do more for the State. Dr. Asibong restated the present administration’s resolve to bring quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to Cross Riverians through the Cross River Health Insurance Scheme (AYADECARE), Calapharm and the AYADECARE Home Service. She also thanked her Information and Orientation counterpart, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong for beaming the light towards government projects under her Ministry through the Info-Quiz Competition, describing the initiative as a “mirror of government activities to the society.” Receiving the N10, 000 cash prize, an elated Cynthia Ojeka thanked Mrs. Archibong for the opportunity to test her knowledge of government activities and governance in the State through the Info-Quiz Competition. She called on Governor Ayade to continue his industrialization drive of the State through palpable projects and programmes. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation used the occasion to present a surprise birthday cake to her health counterpart who was joined by the Information family to cut.

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Archibong Strengthens Partnership on Effective CVR & PVC Sensitization for C'Riverians

By Kingsley Agim The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has sought a strengthening of partnership between her Ministry and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the State for effective sensitization of Cross Riverians on the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise and the need for owning a Personal Voter Card (PVC). Mrs. Archibong made the call during a recent working visit on the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, at INEC State Headquarters, Murtala Muhammed Highway, Calabar. Highlighting her Ministry’s orientation role, the Information and Orientation boss said it has become a necessity to get the populace to understand that having a Personal Voter Card does not have to be dictated only by political affiliation, but a civic responsibility and an authentic means of identification. “We are aware of the enormous task before INEC and the not-too-pleasant terrain of Cross River State, but it is gratifying to note that Cross Riverians have worked hard to ensure success, by mobilizing citizens to come out and register for possession of their PVC,” Archibong added. Archibong told INEC that an additional innovation by her Ministry to encourage voter registration is making the possession of PVC a prerequisite for the collection of the prize money during the Ministry’s weekly INFOQUIZ programme. She expressed Governor Ayade’s preparedness to continue to support the activities of INEC in the State. In his response, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Frankland Briyai Dr. Briyai, described the Ministry of Information and Orientation as a “dependable and supportive ally,” and praised the Commissioner on the Info-Quiz initiative, adding that making ownership of PVC a major prerequisite for winning the competition has aroused citizens’ interest in registering and owning a Personal Voter Card and made INEC’s job in the State a lot easier. The INEC boss revealed that over 72 thousand voters’ card are yet to be collected by their owners and called on Cross Riverians and residents who are yet to collect to visit INEC offices across the State for collection of their cards. He further enjoined cross Riverians who have registered to visit http://voterreg.inecnigeria.org – a seamless, innovative and reliable link – to ascertain their statuses.

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Archibong Strengthens Partnership on Effective CVR & PVC Sensitization for C'Riverians

By Kingsley Agim The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has sought a strengthening of partnership between her Ministry and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the State for effective sensitization of Cross Riverians on the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise and the need for owning a Personal Voter Card (PVC). Mrs. Archibong made the call during a recent working visit on the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, at INEC State Headquarters, Murtala Muhammed Highway, Calabar. Highlighting her Ministry’s orientation role, the Information and Orientation boss said it has become a necessity to get the populace to understand that having a Personal Voter Card does not have to be dictated only by political affiliation, but a civic responsibility and an authentic means of identification. “We are aware of the enormous task before INEC and the not-too-pleasant terrain of Cross River State, but it is gratifying to note that Cross Riverians have worked hard to ensure success, by mobilizing citizens to come out and register for possession of their PVC,” Archibong added. Archibong told INEC that an additional innovation by her Ministry to encourage voter registration is making the possession of PVC a prerequisite for the collection of the prize money during the Ministry’s weekly INFOQUIZ programme. She expressed Governor Ayade’s preparedness to continue to support the activities of INEC in the State. In his response, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Frankland Briyai Dr. Briyai, described the Ministry of Information and Orientation as a “dependable and supportive ally,” and praised the Commissioner on the Info-Quiz initiative, adding that making ownership of PVC a major prerequisite for winning the competition has aroused citizens’ interest in registering and owning a Personal Voter Card and made INEC’s job in the State a lot easier. The INEC boss revealed that over 72 thousand voters’ card are yet to be collected by their owners and called on Cross Riverians and residents who are yet to collect to visit INEC offices across the State for collection of their cards. He further enjoined cross Riverians who have registered to visit http://voterreg.inecnigeria.org – a seamless, innovative and reliable link – to ascertain their statuses.

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Okorocha Address Archbishop Obinna over 2019 gubernatorial election

SUBJECT: WE RESPECT ARCHBISHOP OBINNA BUT HE CANNOT INSTALL AN APGA GOVERNOR IN 2019 - WE CHALLENGE HIM TO NAME ANYBODY ARRESTED OR IMPRISONED BY GOV. OKOROCHA OR THE GOVERNMENT SINCE 2011 AS HE ALLEGED We have read the latest accusation by Archbishop Anthony Obinna of the Catholic Diocese of Owerri against Governor Rochas Okorocha, and we shall continue to show our respect for the Archbishop, but one fact remains sacrosanct, he cannot install a governor of APGA extraction in 2019 because he could not also do that in 2015 when he first tried it. The Archbishop had hidden under his Easter Message Press Conference to continue his onslaught on the governor, Owelle Okorocha and his Rescue Mission Government, making it the tenth time in less than two months the Church leader had descended on the governor and the administration. Of all the allegations the Archbishop made against the governor, the most unfortunate, was the one he said that, “Governor Okorocha is the only voice which everyone has to listen to and obey, otherwise, arrests and imprisonments would follow”. This is the height of blackmail. And we humbly wish to challenge the Archbishop to mention just one person, the governor or government has arrested for any reason including criticizing him or anybody the governor has imprisoned since he came on board as governor in 2011. Where the Archbishop fails to do this, we ask with every sense of politeness that he corrects that false claim and if he deems it worth-doing, apologize to the governor. Of all the governors that had governed the State both Military and Civilian, Okorocha stands out to be the most tolerant and accommodating. We stand to be challenged on this assertion. The overwhelming love of Imo people for the governor means more to us than the weak voice of the opposition in the State made up of few Politicians. It has become obvious that the Archbishop has intensified his disdain or hatred for APC, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Okorocha this time because of the 2019 election. And the Archbishop should know that most people have become fed up with his repeated unprovoked and unwarranted attacks on the governor and his government using every platform and every event available to him. We do not think that the Archbishop should be doing that for the benefit of a particular Political Party or certain Politicians. Our happiness is that majority of the members of his Diocese do not share the same views with him. Sam Onwuemeodo Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

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Okorocha Address Archbishop Obinna over 2019 gubernatorial election

SUBJECT: WE RESPECT ARCHBISHOP OBINNA BUT HE CANNOT INSTALL AN APGA GOVERNOR IN 2019 - WE CHALLENGE HIM TO NAME ANYBODY ARRESTED OR IMPRISONED BY GOV. OKOROCHA OR THE GOVERNMENT SINCE 2011 AS HE ALLEGED We have read the latest accusation by Archbishop Anthony Obinna of the Catholic Diocese of Owerri against Governor Rochas Okorocha, and we shall continue to show our respect for the Archbishop, but one fact remains sacrosanct, he cannot install a governor of APGA extraction in 2019 because he could not also do that in 2015 when he first tried it. The Archbishop had hidden under his Easter Message Press Conference to continue his onslaught on the governor, Owelle Okorocha and his Rescue Mission Government, making it the tenth time in less than two months the Church leader had descended on the governor and the administration. Of all the allegations the Archbishop made against the governor, the most unfortunate, was the one he said that, “Governor Okorocha is the only voice which everyone has to listen to and obey, otherwise, arrests and imprisonments would follow”. This is the height of blackmail. And we humbly wish to challenge the Archbishop to mention just one person, the governor or government has arrested for any reason including criticizing him or anybody the governor has imprisoned since he came on board as governor in 2011. Where the Archbishop fails to do this, we ask with every sense of politeness that he corrects that false claim and if he deems it worth-doing, apologize to the governor. Of all the governors that had governed the State both Military and Civilian, Okorocha stands out to be the most tolerant and accommodating. We stand to be challenged on this assertion. The overwhelming love of Imo people for the governor means more to us than the weak voice of the opposition in the State made up of few Politicians. It has become obvious that the Archbishop has intensified his disdain or hatred for APC, President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Okorocha this time because of the 2019 election. And the Archbishop should know that most people have become fed up with his repeated unprovoked and unwarranted attacks on the governor and his government using every platform and every event available to him. We do not think that the Archbishop should be doing that for the benefit of a particular Political Party or certain Politicians. Our happiness is that majority of the members of his Diocese do not share the same views with him. Sam Onwuemeodo Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

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Rochas Approves world class " Imo Trade & Investment Centre for the Maiden edition of 2018 Online Media Practitioners Convention

Imo State Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha has approved IMO TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE as the Brand New Venue of the 2018 National Convention of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN). The National Convention which will be holding on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March 2018 was Previously Scheduled to hold at the Imo Youth Centre Owerri. But in view of the high profile personalities that have indicated interest to attend the event from across the country, the IMO State Govenrment on Wednesday Approved the International Complaint, 'State of the art' IMO TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE for use by the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria for the National Convention. The Governor of Imo State, Chief Rochas Okorocha who will be attending the Convention on Saturday is pleased to host the National Convention of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria TAGGED 'OWERRI 2018' President Mohammadu Buhari is expected to send a delegation to the Convention. Imo Trade and Investment Centre is just immediately after the Imo Youth Centre in Owerri. Already some ONLINE MEDIA Practitioners from Abuja, Enugu, Akwa Ibom have arrived Owerri ahead of Friday and Saturday. Participants are by this Statement notified of the Positive Change of Venue. For More enquiries Call 08052004116,08036540481, 08092004116, Signed: PROMISE UZOMA OKORO Public Relations Officer OMPAN

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Rochas Approves world class " Imo Trade & Investment Centre for the Maiden edition of 2018 Online Media Practitioners Convention

Imo State Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha has approved IMO TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE as the Brand New Venue of the 2018 National Convention of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN). The National Convention which will be holding on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March 2018 was Previously Scheduled to hold at the Imo Youth Centre Owerri. But in view of the high profile personalities that have indicated interest to attend the event from across the country, the IMO State Govenrment on Wednesday Approved the International Complaint, 'State of the art' IMO TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE for use by the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria for the National Convention. The Governor of Imo State, Chief Rochas Okorocha who will be attending the Convention on Saturday is pleased to host the National Convention of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria TAGGED 'OWERRI 2018' President Mohammadu Buhari is expected to send a delegation to the Convention. Imo Trade and Investment Centre is just immediately after the Imo Youth Centre in Owerri. Already some ONLINE MEDIA Practitioners from Abuja, Enugu, Akwa Ibom have arrived Owerri ahead of Friday and Saturday. Participants are by this Statement notified of the Positive Change of Venue. For More enquiries Call 08052004116,08036540481, 08092004116, Signed: PROMISE UZOMA OKORO Public Relations Officer OMPAN

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River State Command of Peace Corps of Nigeria Lunch New Office

The new office of Peace Corps of Nigeria located at NO. 3 TRINITY CLOSE BY POLICE POST, ELIOZU, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE was today lunched and opened for use. The Peace Corps of Nigeria, Rivers State Command showcase a beautiful office with its undeniable beauty just like the headquarter office at Abuja which was sealed by the Nigeria Police. Just as we are still admiring and finding a perfect words to describe the attractive and beautiful structure of the Peace Corps of Nigeria Headquarter , our able and unrelenting State Commandant ,Dr Oyemike D M Oyemike ,a man whose heart works and operate after the heart of our National Commandant Dr. Amb. Dickson Akoh,lunches one of our best office as a symbol of our strength. During the lunching of the new building, words of good reasoning and hopes flood through the State Commandant whom in accordance quoted the following "While the moral of some officers are falling apart due to the declination of the president to sign the Nigeria peace corps bill,the organisation is still standing firm to usher good hope,better opportunities to strengthen its officers". He further explains that the organisation still operate with its full capacity and mind you, we are one of the biggest non-governmental security organisation in Nigeria, known both within and outside the Country as records may have it from different international awards and recognition by United Nation's. He added that "the president gave declination on establishment of Nigerian peace corps bill and not the peace corps of Nigeria bill. We are still functioning and we are legally backed up by an act of establishment to operate without intimidation from sisters organisations just like every other non-governmental uniform organisations in the country. In conclusion He encouraged all officers to stand firm and be good ambassador to the organisation which they represent to serve our nation faithfully and also he added that we had being standing with the organisation when we had nothing, that no matter what, Joy and jubilation await all officers.

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River State Command of Peace Corps of Nigeria Lunch New Office

The new office of Peace Corps of Nigeria located at NO. 3 TRINITY CLOSE BY POLICE POST, ELIOZU, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE was today lunched and opened for use. The Peace Corps of Nigeria, Rivers State Command showcase a beautiful office with its undeniable beauty just like the headquarter office at Abuja which was sealed by the Nigeria Police. Just as we are still admiring and finding a perfect words to describe the attractive and beautiful structure of the Peace Corps of Nigeria Headquarter , our able and unrelenting State Commandant ,Dr Oyemike D M Oyemike ,a man whose heart works and operate after the heart of our National Commandant Dr. Amb. Dickson Akoh,lunches one of our best office as a symbol of our strength. During the lunching of the new building, words of good reasoning and hopes flood through the State Commandant whom in accordance quoted the following "While the moral of some officers are falling apart due to the declination of the president to sign the Nigeria peace corps bill,the organisation is still standing firm to usher good hope,better opportunities to strengthen its officers". He further explains that the organisation still operate with its full capacity and mind you, we are one of the biggest non-governmental security organisation in Nigeria, known both within and outside the Country as records may have it from different international awards and recognition by United Nation's. He added that "the president gave declination on establishment of Nigerian peace corps bill and not the peace corps of Nigeria bill. We are still functioning and we are legally backed up by an act of establishment to operate without intimidation from sisters organisations just like every other non-governmental uniform organisations in the country. In conclusion He encouraged all officers to stand firm and be good ambassador to the organisation which they represent to serve our nation faithfully and also he added that we had being standing with the organisation when we had nothing, that no matter what, Joy and jubilation await all officers.

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Group Endorse Ayade For Second Term

Cross River Visionary Youths Group endorsed the Governor Prof. Ben. Ayade for a second term so that he can complete the digitalization of Cross River State he started after he assumed office in 2015 The Director General of the group, Sir. Eric Azogor made this known while speaking to detailing cross river in Calabar. He added that Ayade remain the best candidate for now in the job as he is the most impeccable leader Crossiverians ever had. He is a Youth Ambassador, Youth Friendly and great listener to the Youths. His developmental record can speak volume for him. Crossiverians will agree with me that the performance of the Governor in over two years he has been in the saddle is something that will work in his favour ahead of the general election. Comrade Adomi Enangha, the BOT member of the group said Ayade industrialization started when he took over power. The garment factory is working, Health sector, and educational sector. Regular payment of salary to workers, superhighway still on pipeline and deep seaport and lot more. D. G also added that the security in Cross River State is stable through the intervention of the Governor with HOMELAND Security that is patrolling 24hours across the 3 geopolitical zones. Adams Oyama the Secretary of the group urged the members of the opposition to shun politics of acrimony and blackmail and be nationalistic in their approach for the development of democratic governance in Cross River State. Eric Azogor the D.G in his goodwill message to the Governor of Cross River State Prof. Ben. Ayade said our members is cut across Obubra/Etung Constituency, with a total number of about three thousand (3000) members which we make sure that all our members are PVC holders from 18years and above. He added that the Governor performance was not rhetoric’s. He said as a person from Central Senatorial District, he saw how Ayade has succeeded in demystifying the syndrome of godfatherism and thereby giving the youth and Crossiverians sense of liberation. That is shown by given the highest appointment in Nigeria among his counterparts.

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Group Endorse Ayade For Second Term

Cross River Visionary Youths Group endorsed the Governor Prof. Ben. Ayade for a second term so that he can complete the digitalization of Cross River State he started after he assumed office in 2015 The Director General of the group, Sir. Eric Azogor made this known while speaking to detailing cross river in Calabar. He added that Ayade remain the best candidate for now in the job as he is the most impeccable leader Crossiverians ever had. He is a Youth Ambassador, Youth Friendly and great listener to the Youths. His developmental record can speak volume for him. Crossiverians will agree with me that the performance of the Governor in over two years he has been in the saddle is something that will work in his favour ahead of the general election. Comrade Adomi Enangha, the BOT member of the group said Ayade industrialization started when he took over power. The garment factory is working, Health sector, and educational sector. Regular payment of salary to workers, superhighway still on pipeline and deep seaport and lot more. D. G also added that the security in Cross River State is stable through the intervention of the Governor with HOMELAND Security that is patrolling 24hours across the 3 geopolitical zones. Adams Oyama the Secretary of the group urged the members of the opposition to shun politics of acrimony and blackmail and be nationalistic in their approach for the development of democratic governance in Cross River State. Eric Azogor the D.G in his goodwill message to the Governor of Cross River State Prof. Ben. Ayade said our members is cut across Obubra/Etung Constituency, with a total number of about three thousand (3000) members which we make sure that all our members are PVC holders from 18years and above. He added that the Governor performance was not rhetoric’s. He said as a person from Central Senatorial District, he saw how Ayade has succeeded in demystifying the syndrome of godfatherism and thereby giving the youth and Crossiverians sense of liberation. That is shown by given the highest appointment in Nigeria among his counterparts.

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House Boy Survives Accident

BY DAVID ETIKA It was a terrible sight this morning as house boy survived car accident at No 2 Lawrence Eneh Close Federal Housing Estate Calabar. This occurred at about 11 to 12 pm today, when his Boss when to work, and instructed him to wash the car as part of today's routine. But unfortunately, it ended up in a gory situation. Our reporter gathered that, the survival of the malignant car accident came out unscathed, but there was severe damages recorded in the incident. It all started when he was assigned a responsibility to wash a car. Eventually no one was at home. The boy seized that opportunity to experiments how to drive a car. He was said to have entered the car when he was about to wash it, he kicked the car, ignorantly he placed his leg on the throttle and marched it, having put the car on reverse. The car moved as instructed and the house-help who have never drived before was left in shock, as he lost total control until he found himself and the car outside the fence. The incident left the occupants and passerby in great shock. One of the eyewitness Mr. Emmanuel Bassey expressed dismay as he said, the boy should give thanks to God because it was a miracle. The magnitude of the incident was severe. The speed which the vehicle hits the fence and came out to the street was alarming, but we Thank God nobody was passing at that time. If not it would have been something else. Reacting to the the incident, the survival when approached by the reporter to ascertain what propelled him to do so. He submitted that, he didn't not know what came over him, he has never drive a car before but strange intuition submerged his mind that he should drive, he should kick the car, and immediately he did that, he never knew when he found himself on the street. He said, he thought he was dead! Because the thunderous sound that accompanied the incident was scaring and dreaded. But now I don't know what my Boss will do to me, because the damages are too much.

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House Boy Survives Accident

BY DAVID ETIKA It was a terrible sight this morning as house boy survived car accident at No 2 Lawrence Eneh Close Federal Housing Estate Calabar. This occurred at about 11 to 12 pm today, when his Boss when to work, and instructed him to wash the car as part of today's routine. But unfortunately, it ended up in a gory situation. Our reporter gathered that, the survival of the malignant car accident came out unscathed, but there was severe damages recorded in the incident. It all started when he was assigned a responsibility to wash a car. Eventually no one was at home. The boy seized that opportunity to experiments how to drive a car. He was said to have entered the car when he was about to wash it, he kicked the car, ignorantly he placed his leg on the throttle and marched it, having put the car on reverse. The car moved as instructed and the house-help who have never drived before was left in shock, as he lost total control until he found himself and the car outside the fence. The incident left the occupants and passerby in great shock. One of the eyewitness Mr. Emmanuel Bassey expressed dismay as he said, the boy should give thanks to God because it was a miracle. The magnitude of the incident was severe. The speed which the vehicle hits the fence and came out to the street was alarming, but we Thank God nobody was passing at that time. If not it would have been something else. Reacting to the the incident, the survival when approached by the reporter to ascertain what propelled him to do so. He submitted that, he didn't not know what came over him, he has never drive a car before but strange intuition submerged his mind that he should drive, he should kick the car, and immediately he did that, he never knew when he found himself on the street. He said, he thought he was dead! Because the thunderous sound that accompanied the incident was scaring and dreaded. But now I don't know what my Boss will do to me, because the damages are too much.

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Rose Ene Wins This Week's Edition of Info-Quiz

By Kingsley Agim Ms. Rose Ene has emerged and been presented with cash prize of N10, 000 (ten thousand naira) as winner of this week’s Info-Quiz Competition. The prize presentation which was jointly done by the Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong and Mr. Cyril Itam, representative of the Executive Chairman, Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Stephen Odey, took place during the “Good Morning Cross River” CRBC TV live, Thursday, 22nd March, 2018. Mrs. Archibong congratulated Ms. Ene for her succinct and accurate answers to the Info-Quiz questions, which led to her clinching the prize. The Information and Orientation Commissioner stated that apart from inciting citizens’ participation and testing their knowledge of government projects, this week’s questions for the Info-Quiz Competition sought to highlight the achievements and deliverables of the Ayade-led administration in the education sector through SUBEB. She lauded Governor Ben Ayade’s resolve to standardize education in the State through initiatives such as the British-Canadian Model Schools, adding that aside from providing quality education, employment generation stands as a hallmark of the Ayade-led administration. She called on Cross Riverians to watch out for questions for the next edition of the competition on Monday, 26th March, 2018 via the various electronic media in the state as well as the Ministry of Information and Orientation social media platforms, participate and stand a chance to win. On his part, Mr. Itam, who is also the Secretary of SUBEB, expressed delight in the Ministry of Information and Orientation Info-Quiz Competition, pointing out that the programme would help showcase the activities of SUBEB and the Ayade-led administration at large. Mr. Itam revealed that under Governor Ben Ayade, his agency has been able to provide schools across the state with writing materials, magnetic boards, sporting facilities, solar-powered boreholes, plastic tables and chairs, computers, etc, to make for conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning. Receiving the prize, Ms. Rose Ene thanked the Ministry of Information and Orientation for the opportunity to test her knowledge of happenings in the State, especially from the government angle, noting that gigantic projects such as the British-Canadian Model School, the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory, the Woda Cotton Plantation, Calapharm, Calabar Rice City, etc. speak volume and place Cross River State as a leading light in delivering democratic dividends.

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Rose Ene Wins This Week's Edition of Info-Quiz

By Kingsley Agim Ms. Rose Ene has emerged and been presented with cash prize of N10, 000 (ten thousand naira) as winner of this week’s Info-Quiz Competition. The prize presentation which was jointly done by the Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong and Mr. Cyril Itam, representative of the Executive Chairman, Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Stephen Odey, took place during the “Good Morning Cross River” CRBC TV live, Thursday, 22nd March, 2018. Mrs. Archibong congratulated Ms. Ene for her succinct and accurate answers to the Info-Quiz questions, which led to her clinching the prize. The Information and Orientation Commissioner stated that apart from inciting citizens’ participation and testing their knowledge of government projects, this week’s questions for the Info-Quiz Competition sought to highlight the achievements and deliverables of the Ayade-led administration in the education sector through SUBEB. She lauded Governor Ben Ayade’s resolve to standardize education in the State through initiatives such as the British-Canadian Model Schools, adding that aside from providing quality education, employment generation stands as a hallmark of the Ayade-led administration. She called on Cross Riverians to watch out for questions for the next edition of the competition on Monday, 26th March, 2018 via the various electronic media in the state as well as the Ministry of Information and Orientation social media platforms, participate and stand a chance to win. On his part, Mr. Itam, who is also the Secretary of SUBEB, expressed delight in the Ministry of Information and Orientation Info-Quiz Competition, pointing out that the programme would help showcase the activities of SUBEB and the Ayade-led administration at large. Mr. Itam revealed that under Governor Ben Ayade, his agency has been able to provide schools across the state with writing materials, magnetic boards, sporting facilities, solar-powered boreholes, plastic tables and chairs, computers, etc, to make for conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning. Receiving the prize, Ms. Rose Ene thanked the Ministry of Information and Orientation for the opportunity to test her knowledge of happenings in the State, especially from the government angle, noting that gigantic projects such as the British-Canadian Model School, the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory, the Woda Cotton Plantation, Calapharm, Calabar Rice City, etc. speak volume and place Cross River State as a leading light in delivering democratic dividends.

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D.G Voice of Central Mr. Victor Bassey call for Peace in Central and Cross River State.

The D.G Cross River State Voice of Central has reiterated his call on Cross River State Central and Crossiverians to pray for peace, unity and prosperity of Central Senatorial District and Cross River in general. Victor Bassey made the call on Wednesday during his briefing with members of Voice of Central at the House of Assembly complex. He noted that such prayers were imperative to promote unity and harmonious coexistence. He also admonished Central Youths and Crossiverians to shun violence, cultism and acts capable of disrupting peace and stability in Central and Cross River State. That the bloodshed in Abi, Yakurr, Obubura, Boki, Calabar Municipal and Calabar South is too much. Young men who are bread winners and potential leaders are dieing in the name of cultism and communal crisis. I condemned this in totality. He added. The D.G. lauded the state government efforts to restore peace. He further commended the Governor Prof. Ben Ayade over His resettlement programmes designed to provide decent residential homes for internally displaced persons (I.D.P), schools and clinics across the state. Finally he charged the youth to be united, remain one and work together for the betterment of all. STOP THE KILLING. WE ARE ONE. D.G VOICE OF CENTRAL

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D.G Voice of Central Mr. Victor Bassey call for Peace in Central and Cross River State.

The D.G Cross River State Voice of Central has reiterated his call on Cross River State Central and Crossiverians to pray for peace, unity and prosperity of Central Senatorial District and Cross River in general. Victor Bassey made the call on Wednesday during his briefing with members of Voice of Central at the House of Assembly complex. He noted that such prayers were imperative to promote unity and harmonious coexistence. He also admonished Central Youths and Crossiverians to shun violence, cultism and acts capable of disrupting peace and stability in Central and Cross River State. That the bloodshed in Abi, Yakurr, Obubura, Boki, Calabar Municipal and Calabar South is too much. Young men who are bread winners and potential leaders are dieing in the name of cultism and communal crisis. I condemned this in totality. He added. The D.G. lauded the state government efforts to restore peace. He further commended the Governor Prof. Ben Ayade over His resettlement programmes designed to provide decent residential homes for internally displaced persons (I.D.P), schools and clinics across the state. Finally he charged the youth to be united, remain one and work together for the betterment of all. STOP THE KILLING. WE ARE ONE. D.G VOICE OF CENTRAL

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