Eta Mbora coming back is Pre-eminent for effective legislation.

By Prince Charles Ekanem

In politics, you are bound to have disagreements. You cannot have everything moving perfectly well all the time. But it is always possible to sit back and look at how things are going and correct what needs to be corrected.

I have known Eta Mbora for a very long time and I can assure that if there was any lapses between him and and his constituents, such lapses will be forclose in 2019 new legislative year.

Let me remind all that the National Assembly is a pre-eminent democratic institution that is, amongst other responsibilities, charged with legislation making and acting as checks and balances vis-à-vis the executive arm of the federal government. 

Hon Eta Mbora in the past three and the half years in its oversight roles and functions, has help set benchmarks for the nation's development through his giant stride in healthcare, social welfare and effective representation amongt others.

His recent records has amply shown that the people of Calabar Municipality and Odukpani Federal Constituency have been duly represented even though in politics not all are politically satisfy with performance of their public servant. Our putative democracy is imperilled or enhanced by these set of people depending on whether or not we have a truly functioning legislature that is prepared to assert its legitimacy by standing up to the kind of executive rascality and truancy that have been the stock in trade of achievements since 2015. 

You have the chance to Support Hon Eta Mbora for second term for I know and I know that he will not disappoint comes 2019-2023.

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Eta Mbora coming back is Pre-eminent for effective legislation.

By Prince Charles Ekanem

In politics, you are bound to have disagreements. You cannot have everything moving perfectly well all the time. But it is always possible to sit back and look at how things are going and correct what needs to be corrected.

I have known Eta Mbora for a very long time and I can assure that if there was any lapses between him and and his constituents, such lapses will be forclose in 2019 new legislative year.

Let me remind all that the National Assembly is a pre-eminent democratic institution that is, amongst other responsibilities, charged with legislation making and acting as checks and balances vis-à-vis the executive arm of the federal government. 

Hon Eta Mbora in the past three and the half years in its oversight roles and functions, has help set benchmarks for the nation's development through his giant stride in healthcare, social welfare and effective representation amongt others.

His recent records has amply shown that the people of Calabar Municipality and Odukpani Federal Constituency have been duly represented even though in politics not all are politically satisfy with performance of their public servant. Our putative democracy is imperilled or enhanced by these set of people depending on whether or not we have a truly functioning legislature that is prepared to assert its legitimacy by standing up to the kind of executive rascality and truancy that have been the stock in trade of achievements since 2015. 

You have the chance to Support Hon Eta Mbora for second term for I know and I know that he will not disappoint comes 2019-2023.

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HEALTH WORKERS PLEAD THAT THE GOVERNOR PAY DECEMBER SALARY FROM 20th DEC NOT 1ST DECEMBER

As states like Osun still owe 30months salary with huge financial Debt, health workers wonder at the ability of the Governor to consistently pay huge salaries amidst paucity of fund in the state. "Ayade understands the present economy of Cross River state. While he is on his industrialization drive which is expected to shift the economy of state from dependence on civil servants salary, he has continued to faithfully pay to keep families afloat"- Mr Peter Etim (health worker)

The pay master was at it again as Cross River State Health Workers and their counterparts start receiving early alerts this month! Workers wages and entitlements have been priority to His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade since the inception of his administration in May 29, 2015.

There has not been any December or may he doesn't pay workers salaries in advance across the State. Recently he was pleaded not to pay December salaries in second week of November by scores of civil servants during the official declaration of State of Emergency on borehole drilling.

Adhering to their appeal,  His Excellency still find it difficult to sleep knowing too well that majority of workers are really in need of money especially rural workers, he immediately ordered for the payment of health workers their November salary with a affront of December salary expected to hit their various bank account on 1st day of December.

Notwithstanding the workers friendly Governor has never starve the workers from fund as most times their January salary are being paid in December, this according to Director General of Cross River State Primary healthcare development agency, Dr Betta Edu is to cover up for those who have been unable to manage the influx of money in their salary account courtesy of the salary pay master, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade the digital workers heart beat and Governor of Cross River State.

While other in some states are begging for salaries of months owed health workers are pleading that the digital Governor pends December salaries till at least 15th of December

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HEALTH WORKERS PLEAD THAT THE GOVERNOR PAY DECEMBER SALARY FROM 20th DEC NOT 1ST DECEMBER

As states like Osun still owe 30months salary with huge financial Debt, health workers wonder at the ability of the Governor to consistently pay huge salaries amidst paucity of fund in the state. "Ayade understands the present economy of Cross River state. While he is on his industrialization drive which is expected to shift the economy of state from dependence on civil servants salary, he has continued to faithfully pay to keep families afloat"- Mr Peter Etim (health worker)

The pay master was at it again as Cross River State Health Workers and their counterparts start receiving early alerts this month! Workers wages and entitlements have been priority to His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade since the inception of his administration in May 29, 2015.

There has not been any December or may he doesn't pay workers salaries in advance across the State. Recently he was pleaded not to pay December salaries in second week of November by scores of civil servants during the official declaration of State of Emergency on borehole drilling.

Adhering to their appeal,  His Excellency still find it difficult to sleep knowing too well that majority of workers are really in need of money especially rural workers, he immediately ordered for the payment of health workers their November salary with a affront of December salary expected to hit their various bank account on 1st day of December.

Notwithstanding the workers friendly Governor has never starve the workers from fund as most times their January salary are being paid in December, this according to Director General of Cross River State Primary healthcare development agency, Dr Betta Edu is to cover up for those who have been unable to manage the influx of money in their salary account courtesy of the salary pay master, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade the digital workers heart beat and Governor of Cross River State.

While other in some states are begging for salaries of months owed health workers are pleading that the digital Governor pends December salaries till at least 15th of December

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GOV AYADE HAS LAID SOLID ECONOMIC FOUNDATION FOR CRS – MONARCH

By Kingsley Agim

The Paramount Ruler of Ogoja, His Royal Majesty, Butru Godwin Odu has stated that Governor Ben Ayade has laid, very sufficiently, the economic foundation for Cross River to become a beacon of industrialization in the comity of Nigerian States.

The Royal Father made this statement when he recently received the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong and her team on a courtesy visit to his office at the Chamber of the Traditional Rulers Council, Ogoja Local Government Council, Ogoja.

Butru Odu, who maintained that the basic law of development economics is the foundation for proper take-off, commended the intellectual capacity of the governor and his ability to achieve laudable projects and pay salaries promptly and consistently in spite of the State's lean allocation.

The Traditional Ruler also pledged support for Governor Ayade's second bid, adding that attempts to deny him another stint at the Peregrino House would be a travesty of justice and a dangerous precedent for the political future of the Cross River State.

"At various fora, we have met and resolved that Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade be returned to the Government House in 2019 in order to consolidate on the giant strides of his first tenure," the Royal Father concluded.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong thanked the Monarch for the warm reception in spite of his hectic royal engagements, adding that: "I come here with the goodwill of His Excellency, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade, your son who has done us proud in governance in the past three and half years."

"We are here to tell the people of Ogoja and indeed the Northern Senatorial District that the Ayade-led administration is one that cares for and relates with its people and is interested in letting them know what it is doing," Mrs. Archibong added.

The Commissioner used the opportunity to invite the royal father to 'The Conversation' her Ministry's orientation programme aimed at educating the citizens, getting their views and creating a mix between the government and the governed, as well as presented a copy of 'Giant Strides,' a Ministry of Information and Orientation publication of the deliverables of the Ayade-led government.

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GOV AYADE HAS LAID SOLID ECONOMIC FOUNDATION FOR CRS – MONARCH

By Kingsley Agim

The Paramount Ruler of Ogoja, His Royal Majesty, Butru Godwin Odu has stated that Governor Ben Ayade has laid, very sufficiently, the economic foundation for Cross River to become a beacon of industrialization in the comity of Nigerian States.

The Royal Father made this statement when he recently received the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong and her team on a courtesy visit to his office at the Chamber of the Traditional Rulers Council, Ogoja Local Government Council, Ogoja.

Butru Odu, who maintained that the basic law of development economics is the foundation for proper take-off, commended the intellectual capacity of the governor and his ability to achieve laudable projects and pay salaries promptly and consistently in spite of the State's lean allocation.

The Traditional Ruler also pledged support for Governor Ayade's second bid, adding that attempts to deny him another stint at the Peregrino House would be a travesty of justice and a dangerous precedent for the political future of the Cross River State.

"At various fora, we have met and resolved that Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade be returned to the Government House in 2019 in order to consolidate on the giant strides of his first tenure," the Royal Father concluded.

Speaking earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong thanked the Monarch for the warm reception in spite of his hectic royal engagements, adding that: "I come here with the goodwill of His Excellency, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade, your son who has done us proud in governance in the past three and half years."

"We are here to tell the people of Ogoja and indeed the Northern Senatorial District that the Ayade-led administration is one that cares for and relates with its people and is interested in letting them know what it is doing," Mrs. Archibong added.

The Commissioner used the opportunity to invite the royal father to 'The Conversation' her Ministry's orientation programme aimed at educating the citizens, getting their views and creating a mix between the government and the governed, as well as presented a copy of 'Giant Strides,' a Ministry of Information and Orientation publication of the deliverables of the Ayade-led government.

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THE CONVERSATION: UNHCR, PRIVATE SECTOR, OTHERS LAUD GOV AYADE’S VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

By Kingsley Agim

The Conversation, an orientation programme of the Ministry of Information and Orientation aimed at creating a mix between the government and the governed, recently held at the Conference Hall of Ogoja Local Government Council, witnessed an outpouring of encomium by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, traditional rulers, private sector players and civil servants alike on Governor Ben Ayade for his visionary leadership.

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong, in her opening remarks, said 'The Conversation' is her Ministry's orientation programme aimed at keeping Cross Riverians abreast with the achievements, projects and policies of the Ayade-led administration.

Speaking as one of the panelists at the event, UNHCR representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Antonio Jose Canhandula commended the State Governor Ayade for his empathic disposition and tremendous support towards alleviating the living standards of refugees in Cross River State.

The UNHCR Official also thanked the Governor for partnering with UNHCR in the provision of nursery, primary and secondary schools, medical centre, as well as other amenities.

From the private sector, Hon. Mike Ibiale said it is exciting to note that Governor Ayade has done tremendously well for Cross River; leading the State to becoming a beacon of industrialization in the comity of Nigerian States.

Hon. Ibiale stated that the Ayade-led administration's agricultural revolution, with emphasis on cocoa and rice production, has made the State a reference point for others to emulate.

Also speaking, the Paramount Ruler of Ogoja described Governor Ayade as a man of impeccable intellectual ability, whose deep vision for the State has culminated in result-oriented projects across the State.

The Paramount Ruler reminded those who are unjustly and greedily vying for the governorship position, that for equity and justice to prevail, the Northern Senatorial District and Governor Ayade must complete a second term in office.

"Let me use this opportunity to remind us that Governor Ayade is our son. So we will do anything possible to remind any person who thinks otherwise that we must give the necessary support to our son. We will be committing a blunder if we do not stand behind him and see to it that he is returned in office in 2019," the Monarch added.

The Director-General of State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. John Inaku, also a panelist, told participants that Governor Ayade has always responded swiftly to emergencies in the State; from communal crisis, natural disasters, internally displaced persons, and refugee situation in spite of very lean resources.

Mr. Inaku maintained that the provision of amenities and rapid progress of work at the Adagom Refugee Settlement are testimonies of the great synergy that exists between the State Government and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to bring succor to the settlers.

The Director-General of Cross River Urban Renewal Agency, Mr. Uko Inaku spoke on the his agency's achievements in giving a facelift to major adjoining towns and other developing areas, while the Head of Local Government Administration, Ogoja, Mrs. Margaret Oyama spoke on the peculiar style of the Ayade-led administration and the adaptation of workers in the State to the governor's 'think-out-of-the-box and intellectual money mantras.

Representative of the Hausa Community in Ogoja, Alhaji Umar Adamu, was full of praise for Governor Ayade for appointing 3 Hausas into his administration, saying: "for that, the Hausas would remain solidly behind him."

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, who assured people of the Norther Senatorial District of governmtent's resolve for the speedy completion of the Mfom-Abouchiche-Obanliku-Obudu highway, also answered participants' questions on the decision to sight the Rice City in Calabar, among other things.

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THE CONVERSATION: UNHCR, PRIVATE SECTOR, OTHERS LAUD GOV AYADE’S VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

By Kingsley Agim

The Conversation, an orientation programme of the Ministry of Information and Orientation aimed at creating a mix between the government and the governed, recently held at the Conference Hall of Ogoja Local Government Council, witnessed an outpouring of encomium by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, traditional rulers, private sector players and civil servants alike on Governor Ben Ayade for his visionary leadership.

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong, in her opening remarks, said 'The Conversation' is her Ministry's orientation programme aimed at keeping Cross Riverians abreast with the achievements, projects and policies of the Ayade-led administration.

Speaking as one of the panelists at the event, UNHCR representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Antonio Jose Canhandula commended the State Governor Ayade for his empathic disposition and tremendous support towards alleviating the living standards of refugees in Cross River State.

The UNHCR Official also thanked the Governor for partnering with UNHCR in the provision of nursery, primary and secondary schools, medical centre, as well as other amenities.

From the private sector, Hon. Mike Ibiale said it is exciting to note that Governor Ayade has done tremendously well for Cross River; leading the State to becoming a beacon of industrialization in the comity of Nigerian States.

Hon. Ibiale stated that the Ayade-led administration's agricultural revolution, with emphasis on cocoa and rice production, has made the State a reference point for others to emulate.

Also speaking, the Paramount Ruler of Ogoja described Governor Ayade as a man of impeccable intellectual ability, whose deep vision for the State has culminated in result-oriented projects across the State.

The Paramount Ruler reminded those who are unjustly and greedily vying for the governorship position, that for equity and justice to prevail, the Northern Senatorial District and Governor Ayade must complete a second term in office.

"Let me use this opportunity to remind us that Governor Ayade is our son. So we will do anything possible to remind any person who thinks otherwise that we must give the necessary support to our son. We will be committing a blunder if we do not stand behind him and see to it that he is returned in office in 2019," the Monarch added.

The Director-General of State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. John Inaku, also a panelist, told participants that Governor Ayade has always responded swiftly to emergencies in the State; from communal crisis, natural disasters, internally displaced persons, and refugee situation in spite of very lean resources.

Mr. Inaku maintained that the provision of amenities and rapid progress of work at the Adagom Refugee Settlement are testimonies of the great synergy that exists between the State Government and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to bring succor to the settlers.

The Director-General of Cross River Urban Renewal Agency, Mr. Uko Inaku spoke on the his agency's achievements in giving a facelift to major adjoining towns and other developing areas, while the Head of Local Government Administration, Ogoja, Mrs. Margaret Oyama spoke on the peculiar style of the Ayade-led administration and the adaptation of workers in the State to the governor's 'think-out-of-the-box and intellectual money mantras.

Representative of the Hausa Community in Ogoja, Alhaji Umar Adamu, was full of praise for Governor Ayade for appointing 3 Hausas into his administration, saying: "for that, the Hausas would remain solidly behind him."

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, who assured people of the Norther Senatorial District of governmtent's resolve for the speedy completion of the Mfom-Abouchiche-Obanliku-Obudu highway, also answered participants' questions on the decision to sight the Rice City in Calabar, among other things.

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ROYAL FATHER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOV AYADE’S SECOND TERM

By Kingsley Agim

The Paramount Ruler of Ogoja, His Royal Majesty, Butru Godwin Odu is the latest in a gale of those drumming support for a second term for Governor Ben Ayade in 2019.

The Royal Father expressed his support for the Governor's second term bid when he spoke at the Ministry of Information and Orientation programme tagged 'The Conversation,' held at the Conference Hall of Ogoja Local Government Council, Ogoja.

The Paramount Ruler reminded those who are unjustly and greedily vying for the governorship position, that for equity and justice to prevail, the Northern Senatorial District and Governor Ayade must complete a second term in office.

"Let me use this opportunity to remind us that Governor Ayade is our son. So we will do anything possible to remind any person who thinks otherwise that we must give the necessary support to our son. We will be committing a blunder if we do not stand behind him and see to it that he is returned in office in 2019," the Monarch added.

Earlier when the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong paid him a courtesy call, the Paramount Ruler stated: "I thank God for Governor Ayade's intellectual ability. I believe very strongly that the Ayade-led administration has sufficiently laid an economic foundation for a proper take-off of the State."

"At various fora, we have met and resolved that Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade be returned to the Government House in 2019 in order to consolidate on the giant strides of his first tenure," the Royal Father concluded.

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ROYAL FATHER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR GOV AYADE’S SECOND TERM

By Kingsley Agim

The Paramount Ruler of Ogoja, His Royal Majesty, Butru Godwin Odu is the latest in a gale of those drumming support for a second term for Governor Ben Ayade in 2019.

The Royal Father expressed his support for the Governor's second term bid when he spoke at the Ministry of Information and Orientation programme tagged 'The Conversation,' held at the Conference Hall of Ogoja Local Government Council, Ogoja.

The Paramount Ruler reminded those who are unjustly and greedily vying for the governorship position, that for equity and justice to prevail, the Northern Senatorial District and Governor Ayade must complete a second term in office.

"Let me use this opportunity to remind us that Governor Ayade is our son. So we will do anything possible to remind any person who thinks otherwise that we must give the necessary support to our son. We will be committing a blunder if we do not stand behind him and see to it that he is returned in office in 2019," the Monarch added.

Earlier when the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong paid him a courtesy call, the Paramount Ruler stated: "I thank God for Governor Ayade's intellectual ability. I believe very strongly that the Ayade-led administration has sufficiently laid an economic foundation for a proper take-off of the State."

"At various fora, we have met and resolved that Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade be returned to the Government House in 2019 in order to consolidate on the giant strides of his first tenure," the Royal Father concluded.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RATES PHC EKPO ABASI HIGH.

The Executive Director of National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shaiub on Wednesday led some executive secretaries of State Primary Healthcare Board on Assessment of Primary healthcare services in Calabar metropolis.

The Executive Director was accompanied with the Director General of Cross River State Primary healthcare Agency,  Dr Betta Edu to Primary healthcare centre Ekpo Abasi at Mayne Avenue, Calabar.

Speaking, Dr Faisal Shaiub commended the infrastructure and lauded the staff coordination and response to services. He said the assessment is part of the quarterly review of the implementation and the impact evaluation of key performance for Routine Immunisation and Primary healthcare programs in 2018 by charting the way forward for 2019.

The Executive Director who was conducted round the 15 staffed PHC centre in Ekpo Abasi, Calabar South Local government Area and being funded under the revitalisation model of Senator Prof Ben Ayade led administration  said he was impressed with the healthcare service delivery and management of the centre.

The Executive Director however observed the lack of space in the facility, though the the DG of Cross River State Primary healthcare Agency, Dr Betta Edu was quick in responding by saying 80% of health facilities in Calabar metropolis don't have enough land space due to limited availability of lands for structural building. She noted that the land in which the present health facility is built was carved out from the Secondary School.

She thanked the Executive Director and Executive secretaries for finding time to assesed Ekpo Abasi health facility and others in Calabar.

The Assessment includes infrastructure, supply chain and logistics,  data tools,  observation of PHC services,  training, advocacy, communication and social mobilisation, financial support and Human results for health.

The Assessment team was divided into five groups of Executive secretaries who went to PHC Ikot Ansa,  PHC Ikot Ishie, PHC Big Qua and PHC Anantigha.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RATES PHC EKPO ABASI HIGH.

The Executive Director of National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shaiub on Wednesday led some executive secretaries of State Primary Healthcare Board on Assessment of Primary healthcare services in Calabar metropolis.

The Executive Director was accompanied with the Director General of Cross River State Primary healthcare Agency,  Dr Betta Edu to Primary healthcare centre Ekpo Abasi at Mayne Avenue, Calabar.

Speaking, Dr Faisal Shaiub commended the infrastructure and lauded the staff coordination and response to services. He said the assessment is part of the quarterly review of the implementation and the impact evaluation of key performance for Routine Immunisation and Primary healthcare programs in 2018 by charting the way forward for 2019.

The Executive Director who was conducted round the 15 staffed PHC centre in Ekpo Abasi, Calabar South Local government Area and being funded under the revitalisation model of Senator Prof Ben Ayade led administration  said he was impressed with the healthcare service delivery and management of the centre.

The Executive Director however observed the lack of space in the facility, though the the DG of Cross River State Primary healthcare Agency, Dr Betta Edu was quick in responding by saying 80% of health facilities in Calabar metropolis don't have enough land space due to limited availability of lands for structural building. She noted that the land in which the present health facility is built was carved out from the Secondary School.

She thanked the Executive Director and Executive secretaries for finding time to assesed Ekpo Abasi health facility and others in Calabar.

The Assessment includes infrastructure, supply chain and logistics,  data tools,  observation of PHC services,  training, advocacy, communication and social mobilisation, financial support and Human results for health.

The Assessment team was divided into five groups of Executive secretaries who went to PHC Ikot Ansa,  PHC Ikot Ishie, PHC Big Qua and PHC Anantigha.

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GOV. AYADE: A LEADING LIGHT IN WOMEN EMANCIPATION – ODEY

By Kingsley Agim

The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey has described Governor Ben Ayade's administration a as "a leading light and veritable platform for women emancipation."

Hon. Odey made this assertion when she spoke as a panelist at the just-concluded FAD 360TV/FAD 93.1 FM Cross River State Political Summit, held at the Dome, Calabar Municipal Garden, Calabar.

Speaking further, Hon. Odey hailed Governor Ayade's leadership disposition and government of inclusivity, adding that in a world where the fight for women emancipation and gender equality has taken the front burner, Governor Ayade has blazed the trail and become a leading light in the crusade for gender equality, by appointing competent females into top government and other decision-making positions in the state.

The Commissioner said the Ayade-led administration, through her Ministry, has trained several women on skills acquisition and also empowered trainees with start off packs; a gesture she maintained, will go a long way in making beneficiaries entrepreneurs and employers of labour in the near future, while the benefits that come with it will also help to support their families economically and otherwise. She added that Governor Ayade's employment of women, mostly widows, in the Garment Factory is also an enormous example of economic empowerment for the Cross River woman.

The Commissioner thanked Governor Ayade for placing high premium on women emancipation and the massive inclusiveness of women in his administration, describing the governor as a "gender advocate."

Also speaking, another panelist, Mr. Joseph 'La Shakara' Edet, said with the present administration's vision of economic prosperity for Cross Riverians and residents of the State, Governor Ben Ayade is taking Cross River to the next level in terms of ease of doing business.

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the media establishments, Mr. Fidelis Duker, stated that the objective of the summit was to basically to bring those in the gamut of the political structure together, have an interactive session where people can network, engage meaningfully and discuss on how elections can be more credible, transparent and devoid of violence.

Mr. Duker said the major setback in our democracy is the issue of electorates' votes count at the end of the day, noting that it was high time stakeholders came together and work towards changing the narrative for good.

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GOV. AYADE: A LEADING LIGHT IN WOMEN EMANCIPATION – ODEY

By Kingsley Agim

The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Stella Oreme Odey has described Governor Ben Ayade's administration a as "a leading light and veritable platform for women emancipation."

Hon. Odey made this assertion when she spoke as a panelist at the just-concluded FAD 360TV/FAD 93.1 FM Cross River State Political Summit, held at the Dome, Calabar Municipal Garden, Calabar.

Speaking further, Hon. Odey hailed Governor Ayade's leadership disposition and government of inclusivity, adding that in a world where the fight for women emancipation and gender equality has taken the front burner, Governor Ayade has blazed the trail and become a leading light in the crusade for gender equality, by appointing competent females into top government and other decision-making positions in the state.

The Commissioner said the Ayade-led administration, through her Ministry, has trained several women on skills acquisition and also empowered trainees with start off packs; a gesture she maintained, will go a long way in making beneficiaries entrepreneurs and employers of labour in the near future, while the benefits that come with it will also help to support their families economically and otherwise. She added that Governor Ayade's employment of women, mostly widows, in the Garment Factory is also an enormous example of economic empowerment for the Cross River woman.

The Commissioner thanked Governor Ayade for placing high premium on women emancipation and the massive inclusiveness of women in his administration, describing the governor as a "gender advocate."

Also speaking, another panelist, Mr. Joseph 'La Shakara' Edet, said with the present administration's vision of economic prosperity for Cross Riverians and residents of the State, Governor Ben Ayade is taking Cross River to the next level in terms of ease of doing business.

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the media establishments, Mr. Fidelis Duker, stated that the objective of the summit was to basically to bring those in the gamut of the political structure together, have an interactive session where people can network, engage meaningfully and discuss on how elections can be more credible, transparent and devoid of violence.

Mr. Duker said the major setback in our democracy is the issue of electorates' votes count at the end of the day, noting that it was high time stakeholders came together and work towards changing the narrative for good.

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We Will take every necessary measure to defend the Legislature from further ill-conceived attacks- Rt.Hon. John Gaul Lebo

The Chairman of the PDP Speaker's Forum, Rt. Hon John Gaul Lebo says that the ongoing seizure of the Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly by the security agents is slap on constitutional democracy in the country.

He maintains that the Legislature has never been persecuted or  desecrated the way and manner being experienced in last three years and warns that Nigeria is slowly sliding into dictatorship if the desperation  of the ruling party is not checked.

" The Legislature in the past three years has been repeatedly attacked by accomplices and agents of APC with reckless disregard. It's appalling that the most critical arm of government is the target of this callous and shameless attacks".

The Chairman of PDP Speakers' Forum who describes the occupation and blockade of the Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly by the police as unwarranted and totally disrespectful to the constituted authority of the people,  therefore demands that such should be dismantled forthwith.

Rt. Hon Lebo, also the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly chides the All Progressives Congress and collaborators against acts capable of fuelling anarchy in the country.

" I wish to emphatically state that    the PDP Speakers' Forum is totally opposed to the charade in Akwa-Ibom and we will take every necessary measure to defend the Legislature from further ill-conceived attacks.

Any attempt by a group or party to impose a new leadership with the support of security Agencies is unconstitutional and unacceptable and thus will be strongly resisted.

We therefore, call on the National Assembly to rise up to the challenge and defend the legislative integrity of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ably led by Rt Hon Onofiok Luke as Speaker. 

Signed:

Rt. Hon (Barr) John Gaul Lebo

Chairman, PDP Speakers' Forum

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We Will take every necessary measure to defend the Legislature from further ill-conceived attacks- Rt.Hon. John Gaul Lebo

The Chairman of the PDP Speaker's Forum, Rt. Hon John Gaul Lebo says that the ongoing seizure of the Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly by the security agents is slap on constitutional democracy in the country.

He maintains that the Legislature has never been persecuted or  desecrated the way and manner being experienced in last three years and warns that Nigeria is slowly sliding into dictatorship if the desperation  of the ruling party is not checked.

" The Legislature in the past three years has been repeatedly attacked by accomplices and agents of APC with reckless disregard. It's appalling that the most critical arm of government is the target of this callous and shameless attacks".

The Chairman of PDP Speakers' Forum who describes the occupation and blockade of the Akwa-Ibom State House of Assembly by the police as unwarranted and totally disrespectful to the constituted authority of the people,  therefore demands that such should be dismantled forthwith.

Rt. Hon Lebo, also the Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly chides the All Progressives Congress and collaborators against acts capable of fuelling anarchy in the country.

" I wish to emphatically state that    the PDP Speakers' Forum is totally opposed to the charade in Akwa-Ibom and we will take every necessary measure to defend the Legislature from further ill-conceived attacks.

Any attempt by a group or party to impose a new leadership with the support of security Agencies is unconstitutional and unacceptable and thus will be strongly resisted.

We therefore, call on the National Assembly to rise up to the challenge and defend the legislative integrity of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ably led by Rt Hon Onofiok Luke as Speaker. 

Signed:

Rt. Hon (Barr) John Gaul Lebo

Chairman, PDP Speakers' Forum

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72 HOUR PHC MAKEOVER CHALLENGE: NIGERIAN ARMY TAKES THE CHALLENGE TO FIX EKPRI IKOT ENE HEALTH POST IN AKPABUYO LGA

As part of the Nigerian Army's corporate social responsibility, the 13 Brigade headquarters, Calabar is to partner with the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in fixing a dilapidated Ekpri Ikot Ene in Akpabuyo LGA within 72 hours.

This was made known in a letter written and duly signed by Captain DT Popoola to the Director General, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu, notifying her of the 13 Brigade's willingness to partner with the agency's vision of revitalizing and fixing dilapidated healthcare facilities across the state under the 72 hour PHC Makeover challenge.

In the letter, Capt. Popoola reiterated that it was necessary for the Nigerian Army to carry out a project aimed at strengthening civil military relation within host communities as Exercise CROCODILE SMILE III begins in earnest. He therefore, requested the cooperation of the Agency in ensuring the successful rehabilitation of the health post.

The elated midwife of 72 hour PHC makeover challenge and the Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu, in her usual manner, heartily accepted Nigerian Army's proposal to renovate Ekpri Ikot Ene and promises to give maximum support and cooperation towards successful completion of rehabilitating the health post within 72 hours. 

Dr. Edu hinted that the Government of Prof Ben Ayade will work with any interested partner to fix the health centers, she also said that the employment process begins immediately. she hopes that she can fix PHCs across the state with the Governors 72 hours fix a PHC  project hoping that by the time we are done, we would have ended up fixing more of these dilapidated healthcare facilities in Cross River". 

After a carefully thought, Dr Edu has called for more stakeholders' participation so at the end of the day, 72 hour PHC makeover challenge which has become a reality to be admired by all and sundry will benefit . I am happy that even the military is keying into this noble project and wish to express my profound gratitude to the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar and the Chief of Army Staff while also imploring other military forces, multinational cooperation, paramilitary, corporate bodies to partner with 72 hour PHC makeover challenge and uplift, revitalize and fix our primary healthcare facilities in Cross River state.

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72 HOUR PHC MAKEOVER CHALLENGE: NIGERIAN ARMY TAKES THE CHALLENGE TO FIX EKPRI IKOT ENE HEALTH POST IN AKPABUYO LGA

As part of the Nigerian Army's corporate social responsibility, the 13 Brigade headquarters, Calabar is to partner with the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency in fixing a dilapidated Ekpri Ikot Ene in Akpabuyo LGA within 72 hours.

This was made known in a letter written and duly signed by Captain DT Popoola to the Director General, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu, notifying her of the 13 Brigade's willingness to partner with the agency's vision of revitalizing and fixing dilapidated healthcare facilities across the state under the 72 hour PHC Makeover challenge.

In the letter, Capt. Popoola reiterated that it was necessary for the Nigerian Army to carry out a project aimed at strengthening civil military relation within host communities as Exercise CROCODILE SMILE III begins in earnest. He therefore, requested the cooperation of the Agency in ensuring the successful rehabilitation of the health post.

The elated midwife of 72 hour PHC makeover challenge and the Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu, in her usual manner, heartily accepted Nigerian Army's proposal to renovate Ekpri Ikot Ene and promises to give maximum support and cooperation towards successful completion of rehabilitating the health post within 72 hours. 

Dr. Edu hinted that the Government of Prof Ben Ayade will work with any interested partner to fix the health centers, she also said that the employment process begins immediately. she hopes that she can fix PHCs across the state with the Governors 72 hours fix a PHC  project hoping that by the time we are done, we would have ended up fixing more of these dilapidated healthcare facilities in Cross River". 

After a carefully thought, Dr Edu has called for more stakeholders' participation so at the end of the day, 72 hour PHC makeover challenge which has become a reality to be admired by all and sundry will benefit . I am happy that even the military is keying into this noble project and wish to express my profound gratitude to the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar and the Chief of Army Staff while also imploring other military forces, multinational cooperation, paramilitary, corporate bodies to partner with 72 hour PHC makeover challenge and uplift, revitalize and fix our primary healthcare facilities in Cross River state.

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CRS PDP RECONCILIATION C’TEE SUES FOR PEACE, RECONSOLIDATION … HINGES ON TEAMWORK AS PANACEA FOR VICTORY

By Kingsley Agim

The Reconciliation and Integration Committee of Cross River State Chapter of People's Democratic Party (PDP), has enjoined all aggrieved members of the Party, arising from the last primary elections in the State to sheath their swords, reconsolidate and work together as a family to ensure victory for the party in 2019.

 The Committee Chairman, Barr. Effiok Cobham, gave the charge while speaking at the wrap-up of a State-wide peace-brokering mission in Akpabuyo Local Government Council Headquarters in Ikot Nakanda, Akpabuyo.

The Chairman, who reminded the people that disagreements will arise from time to time, said that the ability to resolve such issues is what makes them a unique people, adding that peace and cohesion are ingredients the party needs at this point in time.

Barr.  Cobham told stakeholders and party faithfuls in the area that the Committee was there to listen to and catalogue those issues bothering them, so that the Governor and party leadership can make informed decisions and proffer solutions to them.

The former deputy governor also called on those who emerged as the party's candidates for the 2019 elections to be receptive and create avenues to accommodate even those that contested against them at the primaries.

Chief Ita Bassey Offiong, Comrade Ededem Effiom, Comrade Francis Okor, Mrs. Abigail Orok, Hon. Asuquo Eyo, Hon. Otu Okon Ekpo, and Rev. Grace Ekanem all from Akpabuyo, aired their views on issues concerning their constituency.

Committee also held talks with Bakassi Local Government Chapter of the Party, where issues troubling the constituents were also discussed with a view to proffering remedies.

Constituted by the Leader of the Party, His Excellency, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade to drive the reconciliation and re-integration process, the Committee comprises of former deputy governor, Barr. Effiok Cobham as Chairman, Chief Peter Ojie as Secretary, while Ntufam John Achort Okon, Sir Patrick Iwara, High Chief Tony Udiandeye, Dr. Pius Tabi Tawo, and Mr. Paul Oko as members.

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CRS PDP RECONCILIATION C’TEE SUES FOR PEACE, RECONSOLIDATION … HINGES ON TEAMWORK AS PANACEA FOR VICTORY

By Kingsley Agim

The Reconciliation and Integration Committee of Cross River State Chapter of People's Democratic Party (PDP), has enjoined all aggrieved members of the Party, arising from the last primary elections in the State to sheath their swords, reconsolidate and work together as a family to ensure victory for the party in 2019.

 The Committee Chairman, Barr. Effiok Cobham, gave the charge while speaking at the wrap-up of a State-wide peace-brokering mission in Akpabuyo Local Government Council Headquarters in Ikot Nakanda, Akpabuyo.

The Chairman, who reminded the people that disagreements will arise from time to time, said that the ability to resolve such issues is what makes them a unique people, adding that peace and cohesion are ingredients the party needs at this point in time.

Barr.  Cobham told stakeholders and party faithfuls in the area that the Committee was there to listen to and catalogue those issues bothering them, so that the Governor and party leadership can make informed decisions and proffer solutions to them.

The former deputy governor also called on those who emerged as the party's candidates for the 2019 elections to be receptive and create avenues to accommodate even those that contested against them at the primaries.

Chief Ita Bassey Offiong, Comrade Ededem Effiom, Comrade Francis Okor, Mrs. Abigail Orok, Hon. Asuquo Eyo, Hon. Otu Okon Ekpo, and Rev. Grace Ekanem all from Akpabuyo, aired their views on issues concerning their constituency.

Committee also held talks with Bakassi Local Government Chapter of the Party, where issues troubling the constituents were also discussed with a view to proffering remedies.

Constituted by the Leader of the Party, His Excellency, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade to drive the reconciliation and re-integration process, the Committee comprises of former deputy governor, Barr. Effiok Cobham as Chairman, Chief Peter Ojie as Secretary, while Ntufam John Achort Okon, Sir Patrick Iwara, High Chief Tony Udiandeye, Dr. Pius Tabi Tawo, and Mr. Paul Oko as members.

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ARCHIBONG FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL MAULUD

By Kingsley Agim

Cross River Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has felicitated with the Islamic Community in Cross River State on the event of the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (Eid-El Maulud).

In a statement, the Commissioner urged Muslims in the State and Nigeria at large to inculcate the virtues of Prophet Muhammed and apply them in their dealings.

"I want to extend hearty compliments to the Islamic Community in Cross River on this sublime occasion of Eid-El Maulud; I commend the peaceful disposition and solidarity for the Ayade-led administration.

She assured that the Ayade-led administration will remain focused in ensuring that Cross River State maintains its reputation as a habitable destination for business and leisure.

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ARCHIBONG FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS ON EID-EL MAULUD

By Kingsley Agim

Cross River Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong has felicitated with the Islamic Community in Cross River State on the event of the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (Eid-El Maulud).

In a statement, the Commissioner urged Muslims in the State and Nigeria at large to inculcate the virtues of Prophet Muhammed and apply them in their dealings.

"I want to extend hearty compliments to the Islamic Community in Cross River on this sublime occasion of Eid-El Maulud; I commend the peaceful disposition and solidarity for the Ayade-led administration.

She assured that the Ayade-led administration will remain focused in ensuring that Cross River State maintains its reputation as a habitable destination for business and leisure.

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OPEN LETTER TO ABI STATE CONSTITUENCY CITIZENS BY John Gaul Lebo

Dear constituents, let's have an end to communal hostilities among the communities of The Bahumuno Nation in Abi local government. 

The Bahumuno Nation in Abi local government are a peculiar and unique hospitable and hugely industrious people around the world. 

Their contribution to state and national development cannot be under estimated. 

Over a decade ago, the Ebom and Ebijakara extraction of the Bahumuno Nation fought among themselves consequent upon which Ebijakara community does no longer exist. Every effort, legal and statutory to restore Ebijakara community back to their ancestral home has proved abortive. Since then, Ebijakara has sought refuge in Usumutong community. 

The current communal crisis between Ediba and Usumutong, Usumutong and Ebom apart been unnecessary and avoidable cannot be resolved with Ebijakara out of the context. 

Tension, threats, fear, and cases of fighting and deaths on the 3 communities of Ediba-Usumutong, Usumutong-Ebom and the insinuations of the connivance of Ebijakara is an issue that calls for urgent foundational peace process. 

The leaders of Bahumuno Nation must first of all embrace peace and desist from the state of denial and blame staking. 

Government is limited where indigenous communities with same ethnic and homogenous root go to war with brothers and spill innocent blood with reckless abandon. 

There must be an end to hostilities between all parties concerned and government must be allowed to continue its intervention and peace process.

The House of Assembly facilitated an inter-communal dispute parlay headed by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and the paramount ruler of Biase earlier in the year to intervene to no avail despite the effort of the Obol. The last meeting 24hours to the conflict was indefinite. 

 A joint peace committee of all Bahumuno notable elders and leaders who set up a standing committee tried to no avail. 

The lone effort of the current commissioner for international development, Hon Francis Etta also tried to no avail.  

 On Tuesday this week acting on security tip off, government drafted a joint team of police/soldiers to Ebom and Usumutong communities, had a meeting with the paramount ruler of Abi in Usumutong. 

Despite assurance from both sides, the communities still went to war with heavy casualties resulting therefrom including lose of life's and properties including the palace of the paramount ruler of Abi, elder statesman Avm Eko Osim house alongside 9 other houses in Usumutong.

The House of Assembly has therefore fixed an emergency seating on Monday  to resolve and mandate the executive to set up a commission of inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice, while protecting the life's and properties of citizen's

In the interim more security team has been drafted to the area, the state emergency management agency has been deployed in the area to intervene immediately. 

The commissioner for health has been mandated to dispatch a team of doctors and other medical personnel to the area. I am doing everything within my powers to send as much relief to those affected, you are my people and you are my first priority. Your pain is my pain, your sufferings are my sufferings. Please let us live in peace. 

We call on all parties to ceasefire and allow peace to reign .

Your Son. 

John Gaul Lebo

Speaker, CRSHA

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OPEN LETTER TO ABI STATE CONSTITUENCY CITIZENS BY John Gaul Lebo

Dear constituents, let's have an end to communal hostilities among the communities of The Bahumuno Nation in Abi local government. 

The Bahumuno Nation in Abi local government are a peculiar and unique hospitable and hugely industrious people around the world. 

Their contribution to state and national development cannot be under estimated. 

Over a decade ago, the Ebom and Ebijakara extraction of the Bahumuno Nation fought among themselves consequent upon which Ebijakara community does no longer exist. Every effort, legal and statutory to restore Ebijakara community back to their ancestral home has proved abortive. Since then, Ebijakara has sought refuge in Usumutong community. 

The current communal crisis between Ediba and Usumutong, Usumutong and Ebom apart been unnecessary and avoidable cannot be resolved with Ebijakara out of the context. 

Tension, threats, fear, and cases of fighting and deaths on the 3 communities of Ediba-Usumutong, Usumutong-Ebom and the insinuations of the connivance of Ebijakara is an issue that calls for urgent foundational peace process. 

The leaders of Bahumuno Nation must first of all embrace peace and desist from the state of denial and blame staking. 

Government is limited where indigenous communities with same ethnic and homogenous root go to war with brothers and spill innocent blood with reckless abandon. 

There must be an end to hostilities between all parties concerned and government must be allowed to continue its intervention and peace process.

The House of Assembly facilitated an inter-communal dispute parlay headed by the Obol Lopon of Ugep and the paramount ruler of Biase earlier in the year to intervene to no avail despite the effort of the Obol. The last meeting 24hours to the conflict was indefinite. 

 A joint peace committee of all Bahumuno notable elders and leaders who set up a standing committee tried to no avail. 

The lone effort of the current commissioner for international development, Hon Francis Etta also tried to no avail.  

 On Tuesday this week acting on security tip off, government drafted a joint team of police/soldiers to Ebom and Usumutong communities, had a meeting with the paramount ruler of Abi in Usumutong. 

Despite assurance from both sides, the communities still went to war with heavy casualties resulting therefrom including lose of life's and properties including the palace of the paramount ruler of Abi, elder statesman Avm Eko Osim house alongside 9 other houses in Usumutong.

The House of Assembly has therefore fixed an emergency seating on Monday  to resolve and mandate the executive to set up a commission of inquiry to bring the perpetrators to justice, while protecting the life's and properties of citizen's

In the interim more security team has been drafted to the area, the state emergency management agency has been deployed in the area to intervene immediately. 

The commissioner for health has been mandated to dispatch a team of doctors and other medical personnel to the area. I am doing everything within my powers to send as much relief to those affected, you are my people and you are my first priority. Your pain is my pain, your sufferings are my sufferings. Please let us live in peace. 

We call on all parties to ceasefire and allow peace to reign .

Your Son. 

John Gaul Lebo

Speaker, CRSHA

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FAD MEDIA GROUP; MAIDEN EDITION CROSS RIVER POLITICAL SUMMIT

FAD Media Group, the proprietors of Radio and Television Stations called FAD 93.1 and FAD 360TV with its office in Calabar covering a wider spectrum of viewers across to organised its maiden edition of  Cross River Political Summit with the tagged " Elections 2019; every vote must count, towards a free, fair and violence free general elections".

The Summit which is stated to hold on November 21st 2018 is aimed at having in attendance politicans, political parties and all right thinking members of the society residents in the state.

The keynote addresses would be delivered by University Dons such as Professor Akin Oyebode, Prof. Chidi Odinaka, Dr. Austin Nwanze and Professor Ogbuagu.

Also, in attendance are panelist drawn from political parties, Religious groups, security agencies, media organization, traditional rulers, as well as the residents electoral commissioner INEC Dr. Frankland and Briyai, the commissioner of police cross river state, Hafiz Inuwa, Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly, Barr. John Gaul, Chief Okoi Obono Obla, Barr. Eyo Ekpo, Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba, Rear Admiral David Adegbola Adeniran, Ntufam Hilliard Ita, Barr. Venatius Ikem, Mrs. Nkoyo Tuoyo, Sen. Gershom Bassey, HRM. Etinyen Etim Edet Okon among others. 

To declare the summit open is Prof. Ben Ayade, the executive governor of Cross River State who also doubles as the special guest of honour, and his deputy Prof. Ivara Esu and top government functionaries.

Stating the essence of the summit, the group manager of FAD Media Mr. Fidelis Duker said the political summit is to enlighten, as well as educate the electorates and other attendees on ways of achieving credible, peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2019.

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FAD MEDIA GROUP; MAIDEN EDITION CROSS RIVER POLITICAL SUMMIT

FAD Media Group, the proprietors of Radio and Television Stations called FAD 93.1 and FAD 360TV with its office in Calabar covering a wider spectrum of viewers across to organised its maiden edition of  Cross River Political Summit with the tagged " Elections 2019; every vote must count, towards a free, fair and violence free general elections".

The Summit which is stated to hold on November 21st 2018 is aimed at having in attendance politicans, political parties and all right thinking members of the society residents in the state.

The keynote addresses would be delivered by University Dons such as Professor Akin Oyebode, Prof. Chidi Odinaka, Dr. Austin Nwanze and Professor Ogbuagu.

Also, in attendance are panelist drawn from political parties, Religious groups, security agencies, media organization, traditional rulers, as well as the residents electoral commissioner INEC Dr. Frankland and Briyai, the commissioner of police cross river state, Hafiz Inuwa, Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly, Barr. John Gaul, Chief Okoi Obono Obla, Barr. Eyo Ekpo, Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba, Rear Admiral David Adegbola Adeniran, Ntufam Hilliard Ita, Barr. Venatius Ikem, Mrs. Nkoyo Tuoyo, Sen. Gershom Bassey, HRM. Etinyen Etim Edet Okon among others. 

To declare the summit open is Prof. Ben Ayade, the executive governor of Cross River State who also doubles as the special guest of honour, and his deputy Prof. Ivara Esu and top government functionaries.

Stating the essence of the summit, the group manager of FAD Media Mr. Fidelis Duker said the political summit is to enlighten, as well as educate the electorates and other attendees on ways of achieving credible, peaceful and transparent electoral process in 2019.

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AYADE RECEIVES STRONG ENCOMIUM FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR IMPROVING HEALTHCARE IN CROSS RIVER STATE.

The Governor of Cross River state Sen Ben Ayade has been described as the champion of Primary health revitalization in Nigeria. In the Governors remarks, he described primary health care as the core of any functional health system stating that he will do more to ensure quality health care gets to majority of people in rural areas.

He charged the heads of Primary health care agencies across the country to see their jobs as a rare privilege from God to save lives in their millions. As such the must be committed to going an extra mile to make things work 

The Executive Director and CEO National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, says Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prof.  Ben Ayade who is a great admirer of the good works of President Muhammadu Buhari has performed excellently well in revitalisation and strengthening of primary healthcare in Cross River State. 

He said ever since the commissioning of Kuchingoro Primary healthcare centre by the President last year the have been massive infrastructural development of PHC across the  State which makes Cross River state exceptional.

According to him the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency will used the opportunity of this visit to hold their quarterly review meeting while going around to see the Ayade magic in primary healthcare in Cross River whIch is providing better primary healthcare services for the people.

He noted that he came with the Executive Secretaries of all the State Primary healthcare Board and Agency in Nigeria and are excited to be in clean Calabar and hopefully there will share experiences on how they can improving healthcare services for all Nigerians.

The ED and ES across Nigeria was later treated to a world class dinner organized by the Honorable Commissioner for Health Dr Inyang Asibong and the Director General/ Executive Secretary of Primary Healthcare Agency in Cross River State, Dr Betta Edu. Who earlier on received praises from their boss for working together as a team to improve health care.

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