RICKETTS ENJOINS APC MEMBERS TO VOTE FOR QUALITY REPRESENTATION.

 As the race hots up for political parties to pick their flagbearers to represent the party at the different levels in the forthcoming 2019 general elections,a contender for the Central Senatorial District on the platform of All Progressives Congress(APC)Obol Akin Ricketts has enjoin Party faithfuls to remain focused in their determination to hand him the APC's mandate in the forthcoming Central Senatorial primary election scheduled for Tuesday,2/10/18 for a better and people oriented representation of the people unlike previously experienced .

Obol Ricketts stated this while addressing party supporters at a rally in Ugep to round off his consultations which took him round communities in the six local government areas of the Central Senatorial District,saying that he is in the race to win and make a difference in the lives of the electorate and citizens of the district.               

He maintained that his aspiration is fully on track and no amount of appeal would make him sit with those who are opposed to the agitation of the Senatorial District especially from the old Obubra province comprising Obubra and Yakurr local governments, two specific Local Government Areas yet to have the opportunity in representing the Central Senatorail District since the return of democracy in 1999.    

Obol Ricketts used the opportunity to intimate APC members and supporters that he is strongly in the race to make a difference,pointing out that the insinuations making the rounds that he was considering the thought of sitting down with any aspirant in a bid to decide who runs is only a state of delusion in the minds of infantile propagandists emphasizing that he is strongly in the race to win, and thereafter change the face of political representation in the Central Central Senatorial District.    

                

The former Cross River State Commissioner for Information assured that the administraton of President Muhammadu Buhari is doggedly determined to change the face of political representation in the country,by returning the power to choose who represent them at any level to the people.        

The Ugep high Chief charged APC members not to be decieved  by any political gimmick by any aspirant assuring them that it wouldn't take him years to show competence unlike some of our past representatives

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RICKETTS ENJOINS APC MEMBERS TO VOTE FOR QUALITY REPRESENTATION.

 As the race hots up for political parties to pick their flagbearers to represent the party at the different levels in the forthcoming 2019 general elections,a contender for the Central Senatorial District on the platform of All Progressives Congress(APC)Obol Akin Ricketts has enjoin Party faithfuls to remain focused in their determination to hand him the APC's mandate in the forthcoming Central Senatorial primary election scheduled for Tuesday,2/10/18 for a better and people oriented representation of the people unlike previously experienced .

Obol Ricketts stated this while addressing party supporters at a rally in Ugep to round off his consultations which took him round communities in the six local government areas of the Central Senatorial District,saying that he is in the race to win and make a difference in the lives of the electorate and citizens of the district.               

He maintained that his aspiration is fully on track and no amount of appeal would make him sit with those who are opposed to the agitation of the Senatorial District especially from the old Obubra province comprising Obubra and Yakurr local governments, two specific Local Government Areas yet to have the opportunity in representing the Central Senatorail District since the return of democracy in 1999.    

Obol Ricketts used the opportunity to intimate APC members and supporters that he is strongly in the race to make a difference,pointing out that the insinuations making the rounds that he was considering the thought of sitting down with any aspirant in a bid to decide who runs is only a state of delusion in the minds of infantile propagandists emphasizing that he is strongly in the race to win, and thereafter change the face of political representation in the Central Central Senatorial District.    

                

The former Cross River State Commissioner for Information assured that the administraton of President Muhammadu Buhari is doggedly determined to change the face of political representation in the country,by returning the power to choose who represent them at any level to the people.        

The Ugep high Chief charged APC members not to be decieved  by any political gimmick by any aspirant assuring them that it wouldn't take him years to show competence unlike some of our past representatives

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2019: Ayade emerges PDP governorship flagbearer in Cross River

It was a walk over for Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State yesterday as he easily emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for next year's governorship election.

Ayade, who was the sole aspirant, garnered 1927 votes in the primary election that involved delegates from the 18 local government areas in the state at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar., venue of the primary.

2001 delegates where accredited for the exercise with 10 voided votes.

Speaking moments after the result was announced, the governor attributed the outcome to the will of God.

According to him, this "is purely the will of God. You can see the overwhelming acceptance from the people through my party and I'm happy that my people can appreciate my little effort so far in transforming the socio-economic landscape of the state. I came with the mission to restructure the economy of the state. The outcome of the execise is clearly an endorsement of what I had started. I want to assure Cross Riverians that I am poised to complete the economic restructuring of the state."

According to the governor, "everyone is so enthusiastic to participate in the primary to reelect me and I can only say that, it's God's will. One thing you must know is that, the people have only come here to vote according to their conscious in spite of the fact that I am the only aspirant for the election." 

He described the primary as a family affair, stating that the massive turnout was an affirmation that Cross River PDP remains strong and united.

Speaking on the exercise, the chairman of the PDP Gubernatorial Electoral Committee to Cross River State, Hon. Olorogun Taleb Tebite described it as peaceful, transparent,  free and fair.

His words: "This is surprising, marvelous and very overwhelming to see massive turnout of delegates participate in this primary election which is more like an affirmation to return our digital Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade back to Government House."

Continuing, Tabite said: "Delegates have been so calm since they arrived this venue and have conducted themselves maturely to vote as their conscious will direct them. We must applaud Cross River delegates and the state Governor Ben Ayade for the public display of maturity and true Cross River spirit of peaceful and hospitablel people."

The State chairman of PDP, Ntufam Inok Edim Inok explained that  the massive turnout was a demonstration of love for the governor whom he noted has performed wonderfully well and deserved a second term to consolidate on the gains already recorded.

"Ayade has touched so many lives through his industrialization projects that have already yielded employment of over 10,000 persons in the state. That is why we are all here to affirm the reelection of this visionary."

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2019: Ayade emerges PDP governorship flagbearer in Cross River

It was a walk over for Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State yesterday as he easily emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for next year's governorship election.

Ayade, who was the sole aspirant, garnered 1927 votes in the primary election that involved delegates from the 18 local government areas in the state at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar., venue of the primary.

2001 delegates where accredited for the exercise with 10 voided votes.

Speaking moments after the result was announced, the governor attributed the outcome to the will of God.

According to him, this "is purely the will of God. You can see the overwhelming acceptance from the people through my party and I'm happy that my people can appreciate my little effort so far in transforming the socio-economic landscape of the state. I came with the mission to restructure the economy of the state. The outcome of the execise is clearly an endorsement of what I had started. I want to assure Cross Riverians that I am poised to complete the economic restructuring of the state."

According to the governor, "everyone is so enthusiastic to participate in the primary to reelect me and I can only say that, it's God's will. One thing you must know is that, the people have only come here to vote according to their conscious in spite of the fact that I am the only aspirant for the election." 

He described the primary as a family affair, stating that the massive turnout was an affirmation that Cross River PDP remains strong and united.

Speaking on the exercise, the chairman of the PDP Gubernatorial Electoral Committee to Cross River State, Hon. Olorogun Taleb Tebite described it as peaceful, transparent,  free and fair.

His words: "This is surprising, marvelous and very overwhelming to see massive turnout of delegates participate in this primary election which is more like an affirmation to return our digital Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade back to Government House."

Continuing, Tabite said: "Delegates have been so calm since they arrived this venue and have conducted themselves maturely to vote as their conscious will direct them. We must applaud Cross River delegates and the state Governor Ben Ayade for the public display of maturity and true Cross River spirit of peaceful and hospitablel people."

The State chairman of PDP, Ntufam Inok Edim Inok explained that  the massive turnout was a demonstration of love for the governor whom he noted has performed wonderfully well and deserved a second term to consolidate on the gains already recorded.

"Ayade has touched so many lives through his industrialization projects that have already yielded employment of over 10,000 persons in the state. That is why we are all here to affirm the reelection of this visionary."

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AYADE HAILS AUTHOR'S LITERARY PROWESS

The State Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade has lauded the literary prowess and consistency of Chief Victor Effiom, a veteran journalist in Cross River State and the effort put in his latest publication "BOUNDARY IN THE SKY -- THE TRIAL OF EFIK, QUAS AND EFUT."

The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs RoseMary Archibong, made the statement  at the Book Presentation held at the Channel View Hotel, Calabar.

His Excellency noted that the title of the Book, BOUNDARY IN THE SKY -- THE TRIAL OF EFIK, QUAS AND EFUT was a paradoxical presentation of the borderless nature of humanity.

He pointed out that the diversities in language, culture and heritage are not meant to create disharmony and chaos but rather to bring out the beauty and strength of our common humanity.

His Excellency commended the agelong peaceful and seamless coexistence of the Efiks, Quas and Efuts and supported the Book Presentation with the sum of N3m.

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AYADE HAILS AUTHOR'S LITERARY PROWESS

The State Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade has lauded the literary prowess and consistency of Chief Victor Effiom, a veteran journalist in Cross River State and the effort put in his latest publication "BOUNDARY IN THE SKY -- THE TRIAL OF EFIK, QUAS AND EFUT."

The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs RoseMary Archibong, made the statement  at the Book Presentation held at the Channel View Hotel, Calabar.

His Excellency noted that the title of the Book, BOUNDARY IN THE SKY -- THE TRIAL OF EFIK, QUAS AND EFUT was a paradoxical presentation of the borderless nature of humanity.

He pointed out that the diversities in language, culture and heritage are not meant to create disharmony and chaos but rather to bring out the beauty and strength of our common humanity.

His Excellency commended the agelong peaceful and seamless coexistence of the Efiks, Quas and Efuts and supported the Book Presentation with the sum of N3m.

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ARCHIBONG PROVIDES PARTY SECRETARIAT TO WARD • ATIMBO WEST PLEDGES SOLIDARITY FOR AYADE

By Kingsley Agim

In a bid to enhance efficiency in grassroot political activities, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has provided a conducive accommodation as Secretariat for Atimbo West Ward of the People's Democratic Party, Akpabuyo.

Dedicating and handing over the Secretariat to the leadership of Atimbo West, which is her Ward, Mrs. Archibong said: "To the glory of God, we have a place where we can gather. The Ward Chairman and his executives now have an office. They can now sit here and address issues the Ward presents."

The Information and Orientation Commissioner charged party stalwarts to remain committed and passionate to the common course of the PDP and continue to support Governor Ben Ayade for 2019, reminding them of the generosity and inclusiveness Atimbo West enjoys from the present administration.

"Sunday is a day when all delegates will gather to choose Governor Ben Ayade to be returned to Government House in 2019, so I urge all sons and daughters of Atimbo and Akpabuyo at large, who are not delegates to pray for Governor Ayade, maintaining that there is no vacancy in Cross River State till 2023.

She thanked party faithfuls for turning out en masse for the dedication and handing over of the Party Secretariat.

In a remark, the Ward Leader, Ntufam (Elder) Effiom Otu Bassey thanked Mrs. Achibong for the gesture and assured her of Atimbo West's support for Governor Ayade, saying: "for now, we do not have any other Governor; till 2023, no vacancy."

"Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade is the man for us. Whoever is aspiring to be Governor of Cross River State must wait till 2023. That is the stand of Atimbo West Ward," Ntufam Bassey concluded.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Atimbo West Ward, Mr. Edet Etim Nyong, who expressed delight in the gesture, thanked and assured the Honourable Commissioner for his Ward's unalloyed support for Governor Ben Ayade, while promising to make judicious use of the newly provided Secretariat Complex.

The event was well attended by Ward leaders, past Councilors, PDP Ward Chairmen from the different wards of Akpabuyo, party stalwarts, women and others.

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ARCHIBONG PROVIDES PARTY SECRETARIAT TO WARD • ATIMBO WEST PLEDGES SOLIDARITY FOR AYADE

By Kingsley Agim

In a bid to enhance efficiency in grassroot political activities, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has provided a conducive accommodation as Secretariat for Atimbo West Ward of the People's Democratic Party, Akpabuyo.

Dedicating and handing over the Secretariat to the leadership of Atimbo West, which is her Ward, Mrs. Archibong said: "To the glory of God, we have a place where we can gather. The Ward Chairman and his executives now have an office. They can now sit here and address issues the Ward presents."

The Information and Orientation Commissioner charged party stalwarts to remain committed and passionate to the common course of the PDP and continue to support Governor Ben Ayade for 2019, reminding them of the generosity and inclusiveness Atimbo West enjoys from the present administration.

"Sunday is a day when all delegates will gather to choose Governor Ben Ayade to be returned to Government House in 2019, so I urge all sons and daughters of Atimbo and Akpabuyo at large, who are not delegates to pray for Governor Ayade, maintaining that there is no vacancy in Cross River State till 2023.

She thanked party faithfuls for turning out en masse for the dedication and handing over of the Party Secretariat.

In a remark, the Ward Leader, Ntufam (Elder) Effiom Otu Bassey thanked Mrs. Achibong for the gesture and assured her of Atimbo West's support for Governor Ayade, saying: "for now, we do not have any other Governor; till 2023, no vacancy."

"Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade is the man for us. Whoever is aspiring to be Governor of Cross River State must wait till 2023. That is the stand of Atimbo West Ward," Ntufam Bassey concluded.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Atimbo West Ward, Mr. Edet Etim Nyong, who expressed delight in the gesture, thanked and assured the Honourable Commissioner for his Ward's unalloyed support for Governor Ben Ayade, while promising to make judicious use of the newly provided Secretariat Complex.

The event was well attended by Ward leaders, past Councilors, PDP Ward Chairmen from the different wards of Akpabuyo, party stalwarts, women and others.

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CALABAR TO HOST 2018 EQN THIS OCTOBER

The ancient city of Calabar, Cross River State Capital, will play host to this year's edition of the epochal Entrepreneur Queen Nigeria in October, 2018.

A release by the Chief  Executive Officer of Gold Touch Entertainment, organizers of the beauty pageant, Mmakamba Halima, states that camp opens on 8th October, while the grand finale holds 12th October, with green carpet starts 4pm and main event at 5pm in the scenic Orange Resort Hotels, Akai Effa, Calabar.

Gold Touch Entertainment further revealed that 15 delegates representing Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Abuja, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Kaduna, Kogi and Ekiti shall vie for the prestigious EQN crown with a brand new car and 500, 000 project fund come 12th October, 2018.

Mmakamba Halima also stated that the night which will be laced with glitz and glamour, will feature Gold Touch Distinguished Entrepreneurial Man and Woman Awards will be up for grabs for people who have impacted and transformed live in the business world and society at large.

Ex Big Brother Naija Housemates Khloe and Anto Lecky; Nollywood Actor, Peter Ijagbemi; Ex Carnival Calabar Queen, Adaeze Eluke; CEO of Virginviel Events, Uche Amadi; CEO of Starmintent, Anita Joseph and Cross River Gubernatorial hopeful, John Upan Odey are expected to grace the event.

Ticket rates for the event are as follows:

Standard – 3, 000

VIP – 10, 000

VVIP – 20, 000

For reservations and enquiries, please call: 08064133768 or 08127387299

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CALABAR TO HOST 2018 EQN THIS OCTOBER

The ancient city of Calabar, Cross River State Capital, will play host to this year's edition of the epochal Entrepreneur Queen Nigeria in October, 2018.

A release by the Chief  Executive Officer of Gold Touch Entertainment, organizers of the beauty pageant, Mmakamba Halima, states that camp opens on 8th October, while the grand finale holds 12th October, with green carpet starts 4pm and main event at 5pm in the scenic Orange Resort Hotels, Akai Effa, Calabar.

Gold Touch Entertainment further revealed that 15 delegates representing Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Delta, Edo, Abuja, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Kaduna, Kogi and Ekiti shall vie for the prestigious EQN crown with a brand new car and 500, 000 project fund come 12th October, 2018.

Mmakamba Halima also stated that the night which will be laced with glitz and glamour, will feature Gold Touch Distinguished Entrepreneurial Man and Woman Awards will be up for grabs for people who have impacted and transformed live in the business world and society at large.

Ex Big Brother Naija Housemates Khloe and Anto Lecky; Nollywood Actor, Peter Ijagbemi; Ex Carnival Calabar Queen, Adaeze Eluke; CEO of Virginviel Events, Uche Amadi; CEO of Starmintent, Anita Joseph and Cross River Gubernatorial hopeful, John Upan Odey are expected to grace the event.

Ticket rates for the event are as follows:

Standard – 3, 000

VIP – 10, 000

VVIP – 20, 000

For reservations and enquiries, please call: 08064133768 or 08127387299

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No Political Distractions Ayade is Very Focused on Service Delivery!- Dr Betta Edu

Residents of Ikot Ekpo Eyo in Ikot Edem Odo Ward, an rural slum in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State were in a joyous mood on Thursday as they received a new Primary Health Clinic and borehole with solar lighting system from

Community Social Development Programme (CSDP) intervention and Cross River state Government .

Speaking, His Excellency Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade ably represented by Commissioner of Information and orientation Pastor (Barr)  Mrs RoseMary Archibong  described Gov Ayade's lieutenant Dr Betta Edu  as a credible representatives of their Principal. 

She emphasized that the borehole which she commissioned will enhance safe health practices at the facility/and improve general sanitary conditions in the locality/ community as 

protection of life and property is an unflagging commitment and premium responsibility of Cross River State Government and as such providing quality healthcare services is the duty of this administration.

According to her the solarise borehole will go alongway to provide water to the health centre and community at large while urging the people to take ownership of the property by protecting it from vandalisation.

Earlier Speaking, Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu who Commissioned the Primary Health Center on behalf of the Governor; urged the residents, stakeholders to take full ownership and good care of the health centre and ensure proper maintenance of the facility so that the community as a whole can enjoy the benefits of the project for many years to come.

According to her the facility will provide comprehensive primary health care services to all the over 20,000 people living in different settlements in area like family planning, maternal / child health, immunization and treatment of preventable diseases. She noted that Pregnant women who are about to give birth, do not need prayer houses but should use our functional and dependable healthcare service and facilities that are close to them.

The facilitator of the project and former Councillor of the Ward,  Hon Margaret Ekpenyong Ephraim said the community had to endure a lot of stress to get quality healthcare. "We used to go to far places to access healthcare and due to such distance, some of our sick people needing emergency care have died. 

She eulogise the State Governor, Senator (Prof)  Ben Ayade for keeping to his promise of revitalizing Primary healthcare across the state.

Also Speaking,  the Royal father of the community, Etinyin Ekpenyong Okon Ephraim said the community will take full advantage of the facility by regularly mobilizing and making use of the center.

The Head of Akpabuyo Local Government Administration, Mrs Theresa Ezima thanked the State Governor,  World Bank and CSDA for the magnificent stride in the LGA.

High point of the event was the commissioning of the solarized  borehole and Primary Healthcare Centre respectively by the representative of the Governor, Pastor (Barr)  Mrs RoseMary Archibong and DG CRSPHCDA, Dr Betta Edu.where

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No Political Distractions Ayade is Very Focused on Service Delivery!- Dr Betta Edu

Residents of Ikot Ekpo Eyo in Ikot Edem Odo Ward, an rural slum in Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State were in a joyous mood on Thursday as they received a new Primary Health Clinic and borehole with solar lighting system from

Community Social Development Programme (CSDP) intervention and Cross River state Government .

Speaking, His Excellency Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade ably represented by Commissioner of Information and orientation Pastor (Barr)  Mrs RoseMary Archibong  described Gov Ayade's lieutenant Dr Betta Edu  as a credible representatives of their Principal. 

She emphasized that the borehole which she commissioned will enhance safe health practices at the facility/and improve general sanitary conditions in the locality/ community as 

protection of life and property is an unflagging commitment and premium responsibility of Cross River State Government and as such providing quality healthcare services is the duty of this administration.

According to her the solarise borehole will go alongway to provide water to the health centre and community at large while urging the people to take ownership of the property by protecting it from vandalisation.

Earlier Speaking, Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu who Commissioned the Primary Health Center on behalf of the Governor; urged the residents, stakeholders to take full ownership and good care of the health centre and ensure proper maintenance of the facility so that the community as a whole can enjoy the benefits of the project for many years to come.

According to her the facility will provide comprehensive primary health care services to all the over 20,000 people living in different settlements in area like family planning, maternal / child health, immunization and treatment of preventable diseases. She noted that Pregnant women who are about to give birth, do not need prayer houses but should use our functional and dependable healthcare service and facilities that are close to them.

The facilitator of the project and former Councillor of the Ward,  Hon Margaret Ekpenyong Ephraim said the community had to endure a lot of stress to get quality healthcare. "We used to go to far places to access healthcare and due to such distance, some of our sick people needing emergency care have died. 

She eulogise the State Governor, Senator (Prof)  Ben Ayade for keeping to his promise of revitalizing Primary healthcare across the state.

Also Speaking,  the Royal father of the community, Etinyin Ekpenyong Okon Ephraim said the community will take full advantage of the facility by regularly mobilizing and making use of the center.

The Head of Akpabuyo Local Government Administration, Mrs Theresa Ezima thanked the State Governor,  World Bank and CSDA for the magnificent stride in the LGA.

High point of the event was the commissioning of the solarized  borehole and Primary Healthcare Centre respectively by the representative of the Governor, Pastor (Barr)  Mrs RoseMary Archibong and DG CRSPHCDA, Dr Betta Edu.where

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DR BETTA EDU CALLS FOR BETTER FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency,  Dr Betta Edu yesterday while receiving environmental health workers and students in her office as part of activities marking the 2018 World Environmental health day celebration theme " Global food safety and sustainability said the amount of diseases being associated with food safety are much such as Lassa fever, diarrhea (which is a major childhood killer disease ) and even cancer!  as such there are new innovations on food safety and sustainability which we must adopt in CRS

She tasked them to ensure that oit environment and food handling even in rural areas are well addressed as part of their work as health worker. Dr Edu lauded the environmental health workers for their comportment at duty as food restaurants, abbatoirs are working well courtesy of their routine supervision.

She promised the environmental health workers the best of cooperation from the Agency to ensure very best practice while on duty. According to her there are included in the National basic healthcare provision fund.

Finally she assures Environmental health workers of employment quota in the upcoming recruitment exercise by the agency in a bid to increase their manpower.

Earlier Speaking, the Financial Secretary of  Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN),  Obogo Simon strongly commended the Governor Sen Ben Ayade for his continuous prompt payment of workers salary which has motivated them to do more. The regret joining the national strike as the expressed confidence in Governor Ayade ability to pay new minimum wage.

The praised Dr Betta Edu within her reign the Agency have witness a dramatic change in healthcare delivery,  human capacity building,  prompt payment of salary which is specifically credited to the dynamic Governor, Senator (Prof)  Ben Ayade for always making welfare of workers his number one priority. 

Further speaking he call on the DG to intervene on their behalf to the State Governor as the department is grossly lacking adequate manpower which according to WHO index they requires 10 environmental health workers to a population of 1000. He eulogies the DG and prayed for their appeal to be considered.

The was dancing, drumming and road walk to all nooks and crannies of Calabar metropolis to create awareness on food safety and sustainability.

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DR BETTA EDU CALLS FOR BETTER FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency,  Dr Betta Edu yesterday while receiving environmental health workers and students in her office as part of activities marking the 2018 World Environmental health day celebration theme " Global food safety and sustainability said the amount of diseases being associated with food safety are much such as Lassa fever, diarrhea (which is a major childhood killer disease ) and even cancer!  as such there are new innovations on food safety and sustainability which we must adopt in CRS

She tasked them to ensure that oit environment and food handling even in rural areas are well addressed as part of their work as health worker. Dr Edu lauded the environmental health workers for their comportment at duty as food restaurants, abbatoirs are working well courtesy of their routine supervision.

She promised the environmental health workers the best of cooperation from the Agency to ensure very best practice while on duty. According to her there are included in the National basic healthcare provision fund.

Finally she assures Environmental health workers of employment quota in the upcoming recruitment exercise by the agency in a bid to increase their manpower.

Earlier Speaking, the Financial Secretary of  Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN),  Obogo Simon strongly commended the Governor Sen Ben Ayade for his continuous prompt payment of workers salary which has motivated them to do more. The regret joining the national strike as the expressed confidence in Governor Ayade ability to pay new minimum wage.

The praised Dr Betta Edu within her reign the Agency have witness a dramatic change in healthcare delivery,  human capacity building,  prompt payment of salary which is specifically credited to the dynamic Governor, Senator (Prof)  Ben Ayade for always making welfare of workers his number one priority. 

Further speaking he call on the DG to intervene on their behalf to the State Governor as the department is grossly lacking adequate manpower which according to WHO index they requires 10 environmental health workers to a population of 1000. He eulogies the DG and prayed for their appeal to be considered.

The was dancing, drumming and road walk to all nooks and crannies of Calabar metropolis to create awareness on food safety and sustainability.

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ARCHIBONG FLAGS OFF 2018 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY

Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Barr. Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong recently flagged off the 2018 World Pharmacists Day in Calabar with the theme "Pharmacists: Your Medicines Experts".

Declaring the event open at the Rabana Roundabout, Mrs. Archibong commended the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Cross River State branch for working towards improving the health system of the State.

The Commissioner reiterated that the Governor Ben Ayade's signature project of establishing a Pharmaceutical Company [Calapharm] in Calabar, is in line with his vision of rendering quality and improved health care service to the citizenry.

Mrs. RoseMary stated that Calapharm is the first Pharmaceutical Company in the South/South Region of Nigeria, adding that it is also the first to be affiliated with a university [University of Calabar, thereby creating an avenue for them to use their platform to carry out research work to break barriers in Medical Science especially in the production of Natural Herbal Medicines as well as expand their horizon.

The President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Cross River State branch, Mr. Ekpenyong Effiong, stated that the celebration is observed every September 25th worldwide to create public awareness on the duties and true definition of a Pharmacist.

Mr. Effiong disclosed that Pharmacists are the most accessible people in the Health Team as they are always willing to render services and give out first hand information to those who visit the hospitals and within the Health System with issues of drugs usage.

The event featured a road walk along major routes of Calabar, a Pharmacy Professional Awareness Campaign at the West African Peoples Institute [WAPI] and a Media Sensitization on the roles and characteristics of a Pharmacist.

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ARCHIBONG FLAGS OFF 2018 WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY

Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Barr. Mrs. RoseMary Effiom Archibong recently flagged off the 2018 World Pharmacists Day in Calabar with the theme "Pharmacists: Your Medicines Experts".

Declaring the event open at the Rabana Roundabout, Mrs. Archibong commended the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Cross River State branch for working towards improving the health system of the State.

The Commissioner reiterated that the Governor Ben Ayade's signature project of establishing a Pharmaceutical Company [Calapharm] in Calabar, is in line with his vision of rendering quality and improved health care service to the citizenry.

Mrs. RoseMary stated that Calapharm is the first Pharmaceutical Company in the South/South Region of Nigeria, adding that it is also the first to be affiliated with a university [University of Calabar, thereby creating an avenue for them to use their platform to carry out research work to break barriers in Medical Science especially in the production of Natural Herbal Medicines as well as expand their horizon.

The President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Cross River State branch, Mr. Ekpenyong Effiong, stated that the celebration is observed every September 25th worldwide to create public awareness on the duties and true definition of a Pharmacist.

Mr. Effiong disclosed that Pharmacists are the most accessible people in the Health Team as they are always willing to render services and give out first hand information to those who visit the hospitals and within the Health System with issues of drugs usage.

The event featured a road walk along major routes of Calabar, a Pharmacy Professional Awareness Campaign at the West African Peoples Institute [WAPI] and a Media Sensitization on the roles and characteristics of a Pharmacist.

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AYADE COMMISSIONS FIRST CHILDREN EYE CARE UNIT IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER IN NIGERIA.

Cross River State Government have move to eliminate avoidable visual impairment in children due to uncorrected refractive errors and reduce the 

magnitude of uncorrected presbyopia among school children by introducing first ever Children eye care unit in any Primary Healthcare center in Nigeria.

It can be recalled that before this time, eye care was either provided at the teaching hospital (tertiary care) or the general hospitals (secondary care). There was no primary eye care program to serve rural dwellers in communities.

His Excellency Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade & the Honorable commissioner for health Dr Asibong were ably represented by Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu as she commissioned the first children eyecare unit in a primary healthcare facility  at Ikom.

Speaking, Dr Betta Edu said the children eyecare unit which have all the equipment and skilled personnel that can be found in a teaching hospital or general hospital will provide refraction and optical services that have a high success rate in terms of visual acuity, improved quality of life and affordable healthcare for all especially children.

According her, Children with uncorrected vision conditions or eye health problems face many barriers in life, academically, socially and athletically. She noted that high-quality eye care can break down these barriers and help enable children to reach their highest potential in life. She said "Most rural dwellers resort to herbs, use of urine or even fake eye drop sold by quacks to treat eye problems. these have to stop, as we are committed to the Establishmnt of more eye centers in our primary health care facilities to serve rural dwellers"

Earlier Speaking, the Sub-regional manager for Brien Holden vision institute Dr Ann Ebri said over 18,000 children have been screened and by December 2019 they should have screen and treated about 250,000 children and provide 310 children surgery free of charge.

She noted that 5,000 children have been provided spectacles while 8,000 children will get free medication.

Finally she said to develop a functional and sustainable process a functional referral pathway to accessible specialist eye care services is essential. She said the organization has trained doctors as pediatric optometrist and other health workers to run the primary health eye care program 

High point of the event was the commissioning of the eyecare centre, inspection of the eyecare unit and treatment of children amongst others. Witnesses by the HOLGA of Ikom who praised Governor Ayade for his giant strides, the PHC coordinator Ikom and the ward development committee

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AYADE COMMISSIONS FIRST CHILDREN EYE CARE UNIT IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER IN NIGERIA.

Cross River State Government have move to eliminate avoidable visual impairment in children due to uncorrected refractive errors and reduce the 

magnitude of uncorrected presbyopia among school children by introducing first ever Children eye care unit in any Primary Healthcare center in Nigeria.

It can be recalled that before this time, eye care was either provided at the teaching hospital (tertiary care) or the general hospitals (secondary care). There was no primary eye care program to serve rural dwellers in communities.

His Excellency Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade & the Honorable commissioner for health Dr Asibong were ably represented by Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu as she commissioned the first children eyecare unit in a primary healthcare facility  at Ikom.

Speaking, Dr Betta Edu said the children eyecare unit which have all the equipment and skilled personnel that can be found in a teaching hospital or general hospital will provide refraction and optical services that have a high success rate in terms of visual acuity, improved quality of life and affordable healthcare for all especially children.

According her, Children with uncorrected vision conditions or eye health problems face many barriers in life, academically, socially and athletically. She noted that high-quality eye care can break down these barriers and help enable children to reach their highest potential in life. She said "Most rural dwellers resort to herbs, use of urine or even fake eye drop sold by quacks to treat eye problems. these have to stop, as we are committed to the Establishmnt of more eye centers in our primary health care facilities to serve rural dwellers"

Earlier Speaking, the Sub-regional manager for Brien Holden vision institute Dr Ann Ebri said over 18,000 children have been screened and by December 2019 they should have screen and treated about 250,000 children and provide 310 children surgery free of charge.

She noted that 5,000 children have been provided spectacles while 8,000 children will get free medication.

Finally she said to develop a functional and sustainable process a functional referral pathway to accessible specialist eye care services is essential. She said the organization has trained doctors as pediatric optometrist and other health workers to run the primary health eye care program 

High point of the event was the commissioning of the eyecare centre, inspection of the eyecare unit and treatment of children amongst others. Witnesses by the HOLGA of Ikom who praised Governor Ayade for his giant strides, the PHC coordinator Ikom and the ward development committee

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BUHARI HAS NOT ANOINTED ANY CANDIDATE FOR CR CENTRAL – RICKETTS

BY TAKIM JOSEPH 

Obol Akin Ricketts, Cross River Central Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently rejected claims making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari has anointed a highly placed Chieftain of the party from the area as Central Senatorial Candidate to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming 2019 General Elections. 

Obol Ricketts, who made the clarification while fielding questions from Journalists after a consultative meeting with APC members and his supporters in Obubra Local Government Area of the State said "the President Buhari that I know as a father or any leader of our great party cannot take such a blanket decision without considering the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Central Senatorial District" adding, "our party is committed to providing a level playing ground for all aspirants to test their acceptability by their people" he averred, adding that the claim that President Buhari took the decision because APC has zoned the position of Senate Presidency to Cross River Central Senatorial District is untrue and a cheap political propaganda.

Obol Ricketts, who is one of the front runners for the Cross River Central Senatorial ticket pointed out that his aspiration to represent the good people of the old Obubra Province is borne out of the desire and agitations for equitable representation by all segments of the Senatorial District, emphasizing that since the advent of democracy, Yakurr and Obubra are the two Local Government Areas that have not had a shot at the Senatorial seat while Abi, Ikom, Etung and Boki which are the other Local Government Areas that make up the Senatorial District have all had their turns in the past.

He reiterated his position on the fact that he is not leaning on any political bigwig in the APC or even in his Senatorial District,pointing out that he has high respect and a harmonious relationship with all the political leaders in the district in his quest to represent his dear people of Cross River Central.'This is why i  have as my campaign slogan"Cow wey no get tail" because i have a strong conviction that it is the entire members of my senatorial district that should determine who represents them and not any single individual',the Ugep High Chief declared.

The Senatorial hopeful, who is a former Commissioner for Information in the State, urged his supporters and party loyalists to remain calm, insisting that he is in the race for victory, noting that no amount of gimmicks can hoodwink him into believing such a cheap propaganda intended to deceive the good people of Cross River Central in favour of a particular Candidate.

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BUHARI HAS NOT ANOINTED ANY CANDIDATE FOR CR CENTRAL – RICKETTS

BY TAKIM JOSEPH 

Obol Akin Ricketts, Cross River Central Senatorial aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vehemently rejected claims making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari has anointed a highly placed Chieftain of the party from the area as Central Senatorial Candidate to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming 2019 General Elections. 

Obol Ricketts, who made the clarification while fielding questions from Journalists after a consultative meeting with APC members and his supporters in Obubra Local Government Area of the State said "the President Buhari that I know as a father or any leader of our great party cannot take such a blanket decision without considering the yearnings and aspirations of the people of Central Senatorial District" adding, "our party is committed to providing a level playing ground for all aspirants to test their acceptability by their people" he averred, adding that the claim that President Buhari took the decision because APC has zoned the position of Senate Presidency to Cross River Central Senatorial District is untrue and a cheap political propaganda.

Obol Ricketts, who is one of the front runners for the Cross River Central Senatorial ticket pointed out that his aspiration to represent the good people of the old Obubra Province is borne out of the desire and agitations for equitable representation by all segments of the Senatorial District, emphasizing that since the advent of democracy, Yakurr and Obubra are the two Local Government Areas that have not had a shot at the Senatorial seat while Abi, Ikom, Etung and Boki which are the other Local Government Areas that make up the Senatorial District have all had their turns in the past.

He reiterated his position on the fact that he is not leaning on any political bigwig in the APC or even in his Senatorial District,pointing out that he has high respect and a harmonious relationship with all the political leaders in the district in his quest to represent his dear people of Cross River Central.'This is why i  have as my campaign slogan"Cow wey no get tail" because i have a strong conviction that it is the entire members of my senatorial district that should determine who represents them and not any single individual',the Ugep High Chief declared.

The Senatorial hopeful, who is a former Commissioner for Information in the State, urged his supporters and party loyalists to remain calm, insisting that he is in the race for victory, noting that no amount of gimmicks can hoodwink him into believing such a cheap propaganda intended to deceive the good people of Cross River Central in favour of a particular Candidate.

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DR BETTA EDU UP FOR TWO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS IN ONE WEEK! MANDELA WASHINGTON AWARD AND PAN AFRICAN HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu on 13-14th November,  2018 will be honored in Rabat, Morocco with the PAN -AFRICA HUMANITARIAN AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH ADVOCACY this is for her outstanding leadership qualities,  exceptional, contributions and persistent efforts in the health sector to Africa's development through several bold policies and innovative initiatives geared towards building a healthy,  prosperous, sustainable,  regionally integrated and globally Competitive Health System in Cross River by extension, Nigeria and Africa.

The PAN African Humanitarian Summit/Awards is an annual event conceived to identify pertinent issues in Africa with a view to providing a holistic and multi-dimensional approach to sustainable peace and development in Africa.

This year's edition will draw the attention of policy makers and highly recognized leaders in various sectors of industry,  government,  business and humanity from 42 countries to identify the barriers to humanitarian issues, peace and social-economic development in Africa and provide effective and innovative ways of addressing such issues.

Dr Betta Edu who is being described as the bravest and most daring, strategically  sound and forward looking public servant  with measurable achievement in championing progressive socio-economic community development in Africa will also be awarded with the Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) leadership Award on health and well-being.

She is expected to speak at the African Summit in Morocco come November

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DR BETTA EDU UP FOR TWO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS IN ONE WEEK! MANDELA WASHINGTON AWARD AND PAN AFRICAN HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu on 13-14th November,  2018 will be honored in Rabat, Morocco with the PAN -AFRICA HUMANITARIAN AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH ADVOCACY this is for her outstanding leadership qualities,  exceptional, contributions and persistent efforts in the health sector to Africa's development through several bold policies and innovative initiatives geared towards building a healthy,  prosperous, sustainable,  regionally integrated and globally Competitive Health System in Cross River by extension, Nigeria and Africa.

The PAN African Humanitarian Summit/Awards is an annual event conceived to identify pertinent issues in Africa with a view to providing a holistic and multi-dimensional approach to sustainable peace and development in Africa.

This year's edition will draw the attention of policy makers and highly recognized leaders in various sectors of industry,  government,  business and humanity from 42 countries to identify the barriers to humanitarian issues, peace and social-economic development in Africa and provide effective and innovative ways of addressing such issues.

Dr Betta Edu who is being described as the bravest and most daring, strategically  sound and forward looking public servant  with measurable achievement in championing progressive socio-economic community development in Africa will also be awarded with the Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) leadership Award on health and well-being.

She is expected to speak at the African Summit in Morocco come November

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