C'River philanthropist sues for Peace in wake of recent communal crisis

The President of Ben Akak Foundation, Engineer Ben Akak has called on warring communities in Cross River State to down their arms and embrace peace, stating that peace is the only way to gain meaningful development in their communities. Detailing Cross River can report.



Engr. Akak made this known while addressing Newsmen shortly after gracing the funeral service of Late Chief Eta Enyi Ofem, father of Dr. Davies Etta, Member representing Abi State House Constituency in Ebom, Abi Local Government Area (a warring community in Abi LGA).


While condemning the wanton destruction of lives and properties in the recently renewed communal clash between Ikot Offiong community in Odukpani Local Government Area and Oku Iboku in Itu local government area of Cross River State and all the pockets of communal clashes across the State, Engr. Akak called on stakeholders from Bahumono communities in Abi Local Government Area to seek Peace and stop the unnecessary bloodshed and destruction of properties.



The philanthropist whose philanthropic gestures has touched the lives of Cross Riverians across the state through scholarships and grants for students and budding entrepreneurs called on the government agencies, traditional and political leaders in Cross River State to focus on good leadership which promotes peace and crisis management. Stating that if all political leaders and traditional leaders in our communities are committed to peace, we will surely have less communal crises in our communities.


Speaking further, Engr Akak opined that communal crisis as witness across the state of not properly managed would eventually lead to backwardness, underdevelopment and neglect from the Government stating that "No meaningful development will be attracted to warring communities as no reasonable investors or government would want to invest in a war zone".


 He tasks all leaders to join hands together in promoting and supporting the industrialization initiative of Governor Ben Ayade, which according to him will provide jobs to teeming youths in our communities to reduce unemployment and keep our Youth's busy, so that they would not be pushed into crimes.

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C'River philanthropist sues for Peace in wake of recent communal crisis

The President of Ben Akak Foundation, Engineer Ben Akak has called on warring communities in Cross River State to down their arms and embrace peace, stating that peace is the only way to gain meaningful development in their communities. Detailing Cross River can report.



Engr. Akak made this known while addressing Newsmen shortly after gracing the funeral service of Late Chief Eta Enyi Ofem, father of Dr. Davies Etta, Member representing Abi State House Constituency in Ebom, Abi Local Government Area (a warring community in Abi LGA).


While condemning the wanton destruction of lives and properties in the recently renewed communal clash between Ikot Offiong community in Odukpani Local Government Area and Oku Iboku in Itu local government area of Cross River State and all the pockets of communal clashes across the State, Engr. Akak called on stakeholders from Bahumono communities in Abi Local Government Area to seek Peace and stop the unnecessary bloodshed and destruction of properties.



The philanthropist whose philanthropic gestures has touched the lives of Cross Riverians across the state through scholarships and grants for students and budding entrepreneurs called on the government agencies, traditional and political leaders in Cross River State to focus on good leadership which promotes peace and crisis management. Stating that if all political leaders and traditional leaders in our communities are committed to peace, we will surely have less communal crises in our communities.


Speaking further, Engr Akak opined that communal crisis as witness across the state of not properly managed would eventually lead to backwardness, underdevelopment and neglect from the Government stating that "No meaningful development will be attracted to warring communities as no reasonable investors or government would want to invest in a war zone".


 He tasks all leaders to join hands together in promoting and supporting the industrialization initiative of Governor Ben Ayade, which according to him will provide jobs to teeming youths in our communities to reduce unemployment and keep our Youth's busy, so that they would not be pushed into crimes.

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Gov. Ayade lauds MTN 5G trial in Calabar

By Kingsley Agim

The Governor of Cross River State, Sir Ben Ayade has lauded MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company in Nigeria, for its choice of Calabar as one of the pilot cities to test-run its latest technological innovation - the 5G technology.

The Governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dr. Aye Henshaw, made gave the commendation during the Company's 5G technology trial, held on 28 November  2019, at MTN Office, Etta Agbor Road, Calabar.

Sir Ayade further quipped that with Cross River, being a technically-savvy State, MTN's latest 5G technology, when it becomes fully operational, will further add impetus to the State's aspiration of becoming the first smart city in Nigeria.

"The arrival of 5G technology in Calabar is not a coincidence. We are pretty gratified that MTN chose Calabar as one of the pilot cities for this project," he stated.

"I know that we have a history of partnership with MTN. When we started to build the Optic Fibre Network, it was in partnership with MTN. Going forward, the current administration has invested a lot of funds in equipment that will lead to the realization of that project. And very soon, we will call MTN again on issues of connectivity, because the Ayade-led administration, as a test-run, wants to get the entire Carnival Calabar route to be smart,"  Governor Ayade added.

The Governor, who described the 5G innovation as a welcomed development, thanked the Company for displaying the abundance of benefits the 5G technology brings.

The delighted Governor also promised to key in and building on the existing partnership, while wishing MTN a faster rollout that would lead to the adoption and approval of the technology for the consumption of Cross Riverians and other residents of the State.

In his remarks, the Chief Technical Officer, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Rufai, after conducting the Governor and other dignitaries round the 5G Demonstration Booths,  said the exercise was just a demonstration of the technology which is subject to the ratification, adoption and approval of the National Communications Commission (NCC).

In a vote of thanks, the Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, Mr. Adekunle Adebiyi, thanked Governor Ayade and his delegation and all other attendees for gracing the event.

He also added that the 5G innovation will bring a whole new change to digital service delivery, while advising all to begin to tune towards adaptation to the modern-day phenomenon.

Reiterating his Company's stance in the Nigerian telecommunication industry, Mr. Adebiyi stated: "How we go about our investments, doing things and coming first with a lot of innovations is a further demonstration that MTN has come to stay".

5G is the fifth generation of cellular network technology. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has defined three main uses for 5G. They are Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC).

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Gov. Ayade lauds MTN 5G trial in Calabar

By Kingsley Agim

The Governor of Cross River State, Sir Ben Ayade has lauded MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company in Nigeria, for its choice of Calabar as one of the pilot cities to test-run its latest technological innovation - the 5G technology.

The Governor, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dr. Aye Henshaw, made gave the commendation during the Company's 5G technology trial, held on 28 November  2019, at MTN Office, Etta Agbor Road, Calabar.

Sir Ayade further quipped that with Cross River, being a technically-savvy State, MTN's latest 5G technology, when it becomes fully operational, will further add impetus to the State's aspiration of becoming the first smart city in Nigeria.

"The arrival of 5G technology in Calabar is not a coincidence. We are pretty gratified that MTN chose Calabar as one of the pilot cities for this project," he stated.

"I know that we have a history of partnership with MTN. When we started to build the Optic Fibre Network, it was in partnership with MTN. Going forward, the current administration has invested a lot of funds in equipment that will lead to the realization of that project. And very soon, we will call MTN again on issues of connectivity, because the Ayade-led administration, as a test-run, wants to get the entire Carnival Calabar route to be smart,"  Governor Ayade added.

The Governor, who described the 5G innovation as a welcomed development, thanked the Company for displaying the abundance of benefits the 5G technology brings.

The delighted Governor also promised to key in and building on the existing partnership, while wishing MTN a faster rollout that would lead to the adoption and approval of the technology for the consumption of Cross Riverians and other residents of the State.

In his remarks, the Chief Technical Officer, MTN Nigeria, Mr. Mohammed Rufai, after conducting the Governor and other dignitaries round the 5G Demonstration Booths,  said the exercise was just a demonstration of the technology which is subject to the ratification, adoption and approval of the National Communications Commission (NCC).

In a vote of thanks, the Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, Mr. Adekunle Adebiyi, thanked Governor Ayade and his delegation and all other attendees for gracing the event.

He also added that the 5G innovation will bring a whole new change to digital service delivery, while advising all to begin to tune towards adaptation to the modern-day phenomenon.

Reiterating his Company's stance in the Nigerian telecommunication industry, Mr. Adebiyi stated: "How we go about our investments, doing things and coming first with a lot of innovations is a further demonstration that MTN has come to stay".

5G is the fifth generation of cellular network technology. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has defined three main uses for 5G. They are Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC).

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CRHA; DENOUNCIATION OF CULTISM AS A PREREQUISITE FOR CONFIRMATION AS COMMISIONERS

Abara Etop.

The Cross River State House of Assembly, has resolved to peg denounciation of all Cult related activities by Membbers of the incoming State Executive Council, as a condition for their confirmation.

The resolution was riched during Membbers reactions on the floor of the House for the confirmation of the the three nominations of Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr, former Commissioner of Finance, Peter Akam Egba fomer Commissioner  Commerce and Industries and Barrister Tanko Asang, forwarded to the State Assembly.

Members resolved became necessary following the rampant Cult activities alleged to have taken over every facet of our lives in the the State.

As part of the House resolve, the decision will be forwarded to His Excellency, Sen Prof. Ben. Ayade, along side the consiquential confirmation and as condition for Mr. Asuquo Ekpeyong, Jnr, Commissioner nominee confirmed, Mr Peter Akam  Egba, Commissioner nominee, also confirmed as well as Barrister Tanko Ashang. Confirmed.

It was observed that Membbers of the State's Executive Council, after subjecting themselves before the House for screening and confirmations, engaged in unending tussle for leadership of their Wards, Local Government, or even Senatorial Districts, against elected representatives, thereby resulting to the sponsorship of rivary groups,

Members unanimously agreed that all the present nominees as well as subsequent one to denounce cultism in it's entirely publicly.

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CRHA; DENOUNCIATION OF CULTISM AS A PREREQUISITE FOR CONFIRMATION AS COMMISIONERS

Abara Etop.

The Cross River State House of Assembly, has resolved to peg denounciation of all Cult related activities by Membbers of the incoming State Executive Council, as a condition for their confirmation.

The resolution was riched during Membbers reactions on the floor of the House for the confirmation of the the three nominations of Mr. Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr, former Commissioner of Finance, Peter Akam Egba fomer Commissioner  Commerce and Industries and Barrister Tanko Asang, forwarded to the State Assembly.

Members resolved became necessary following the rampant Cult activities alleged to have taken over every facet of our lives in the the State.

As part of the House resolve, the decision will be forwarded to His Excellency, Sen Prof. Ben. Ayade, along side the consiquential confirmation and as condition for Mr. Asuquo Ekpeyong, Jnr, Commissioner nominee confirmed, Mr Peter Akam  Egba, Commissioner nominee, also confirmed as well as Barrister Tanko Ashang. Confirmed.

It was observed that Membbers of the State's Executive Council, after subjecting themselves before the House for screening and confirmations, engaged in unending tussle for leadership of their Wards, Local Government, or even Senatorial Districts, against elected representatives, thereby resulting to the sponsorship of rivary groups,

Members unanimously agreed that all the present nominees as well as subsequent one to denounce cultism in it's entirely publicly.

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CR ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS THREE NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT.

By Itam Offor

The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed three nominees for appointment into the State Executive Council as Commissioners.

Those confirmed are; Mr. Asuquo Ekpeyong Jnr, immediate past Commissioner for Finance, Mr Peter Akam  Egba, former Commissioner for Commerce and Industries and Barrister Tanko Ashang.

The Confirmation is sequel to a correspondence from the Governor asking for the House confirmation in line with section 192(2) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

The House which dissolved into the Committee of a Whole subjected the nominees to rigorous screening asking questions bothering on how they intend to assist the State Government deliver the gains of democracy to the Citizenry.

The motion for confirmation was subsequently moved by the Leader, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Rt. Hon. Fred Osim.

The Speaker, Rt Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams stated that Members unanimously agreed that all the nominees be confirmed. He advised the nominees to collaborate with the House to facilitate the upliftment of the State.
Williams who expressed the Assembly’s commitment to Zero tolerance for cultism stated that Members have unanimously agreed that all political appointees henceforth must denounce cultism openly before their appointment into public service

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CR ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS THREE NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT.

By Itam Offor

The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed three nominees for appointment into the State Executive Council as Commissioners.

Those confirmed are; Mr. Asuquo Ekpeyong Jnr, immediate past Commissioner for Finance, Mr Peter Akam  Egba, former Commissioner for Commerce and Industries and Barrister Tanko Ashang.

The Confirmation is sequel to a correspondence from the Governor asking for the House confirmation in line with section 192(2) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

The House which dissolved into the Committee of a Whole subjected the nominees to rigorous screening asking questions bothering on how they intend to assist the State Government deliver the gains of democracy to the Citizenry.

The motion for confirmation was subsequently moved by the Leader, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Rt. Hon. Fred Osim.

The Speaker, Rt Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams stated that Members unanimously agreed that all the nominees be confirmed. He advised the nominees to collaborate with the House to facilitate the upliftment of the State.
Williams who expressed the Assembly’s commitment to Zero tolerance for cultism stated that Members have unanimously agreed that all political appointees henceforth must denounce cultism openly before their appointment into public service

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Defunct Anti-Deforestation Committee thanks Ayade, for the Opportunity to Serve

The Chairman and Members of the just  dissolved interim taskforce on anti- deforestation in Cross River State had expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade and people of the State for opportunity to serve in that capacity for about five months.

Speaking on behalf of the Committee Mr. Erasmus Ekpang who was the Secretary thanked the Governor for finding them worthy for such a dedicate task at this period of our collective history where our forest reserves are being threatened due to the unfortunate activities of wood loggers across the state.
In his words "our profound gratitude to God and secondly to the most Olimpotic Governor of Cross River State Sir, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for giving us the opportunity to serve for this period of five months as a team to oversee the illegal activities taking place in our dear forest.
We as a team did our best but our best may not have been good enough".

Mr. Ekpang enumerated the achievements of the Committee within this period describing it as worthwhile. According to him, a total of 25 trucks carrying woods were arrested out of which more than 20 trucks have been offloaded at the government designated area. Additional 3 trucks with woods at the Area Commands in Ogoja and Ikom respectively.

Mr. Erasmus used the opportunity to remind the Governor of some of the unfortunate challenges that bedeviled the Committee, said about 3 Marshalls who worked with them lost their lives. According to him, wood loggers were very desperate set of people who can do anything to eliminate perceived obstacles in their ways. He pleaded with the Governor compensate the family of these deceased Marshalls who are also loyal party faithful of the People Democratic Party (PDP).

The Committee however reassured the His Excellency of their resolve to remain loyal and committed to working with him to to deliver on his mandate of liberating Cross River State. "we remain committed and grateful to your course. We will continue to put in our best to make sure we grow Cross River State together. As a people, we will always assist the new interim taskforce where necessary, and are open to support this administration when called opon in due course. Once again, thank you our Digital Father".

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Defunct Anti-Deforestation Committee thanks Ayade, for the Opportunity to Serve

The Chairman and Members of the just  dissolved interim taskforce on anti- deforestation in Cross River State had expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade and people of the State for opportunity to serve in that capacity for about five months.

Speaking on behalf of the Committee Mr. Erasmus Ekpang who was the Secretary thanked the Governor for finding them worthy for such a dedicate task at this period of our collective history where our forest reserves are being threatened due to the unfortunate activities of wood loggers across the state.
In his words "our profound gratitude to God and secondly to the most Olimpotic Governor of Cross River State Sir, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for giving us the opportunity to serve for this period of five months as a team to oversee the illegal activities taking place in our dear forest.
We as a team did our best but our best may not have been good enough".

Mr. Ekpang enumerated the achievements of the Committee within this period describing it as worthwhile. According to him, a total of 25 trucks carrying woods were arrested out of which more than 20 trucks have been offloaded at the government designated area. Additional 3 trucks with woods at the Area Commands in Ogoja and Ikom respectively.

Mr. Erasmus used the opportunity to remind the Governor of some of the unfortunate challenges that bedeviled the Committee, said about 3 Marshalls who worked with them lost their lives. According to him, wood loggers were very desperate set of people who can do anything to eliminate perceived obstacles in their ways. He pleaded with the Governor compensate the family of these deceased Marshalls who are also loyal party faithful of the People Democratic Party (PDP).

The Committee however reassured the His Excellency of their resolve to remain loyal and committed to working with him to to deliver on his mandate of liberating Cross River State. "we remain committed and grateful to your course. We will continue to put in our best to make sure we grow Cross River State together. As a people, we will always assist the new interim taskforce where necessary, and are open to support this administration when called opon in due course. Once again, thank you our Digital Father".

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2019 African Industrialization Day; Ayade call on Federal Government to subsidise Agro Products

As Cross River State doubles her effort to raise global awareness of it’s Industrialization strive since the inception of His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade’s Administration today hosted 2019 Africa Industrialization Day (AID) Celebration in Nigeria in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development (UNIDO) and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade declaring the Conference open with the; theme Positioning African Industry to supply the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) at Transcorp Hotels, Calabar identified Industrialization as 21st Century emerging force in the world which every country must pick up and as such Nigeria and Cross River State is not lacking behind with her superlative giant strides in setting up world class industries through agricultural revolution to help boost the economic GDP of the State.

Highlighting the prospect of Agro revolution in industrialization of Nigeria he said it’s the 21st century industrialization for the middle class and everyone. He noted that through agro industrialization he has been able to create the first African Garment Factory which cottons are gotten from our natural forest and has engage over 3000 workforce, a poultry factory that produced over 20,000 birds a day with the first vitalised rice factory in African and cocoa processing factory in Ikom which all range to agro industrialization before heavy industries.

Ayade called on the Federal Government to subsidize not just PMS but agro products consumption and making agro revolution a national prospect.

Earlier Speaking, the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Richard Adebayo
lauded Cross River State Government for hosting the event and commended the governor on embracing industrialization since his assumption of office. According to him, If Africa is to diversify their economic they must embrace industrialization by first ensuring power supply, road network is adequately tackle.

Many accolades were given to the Industrialization driven Governor of Cross River State who is not dependable on federal government allocation by esteem representatives of different UN Agencies; UNIDO, AUC, UNECA and UNFPA.

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2019 African Industrialization Day; Ayade call on Federal Government to subsidise Agro Products

As Cross River State doubles her effort to raise global awareness of it’s Industrialization strive since the inception of His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade’s Administration today hosted 2019 Africa Industrialization Day (AID) Celebration in Nigeria in collaboration with United Nations Industrial Development (UNIDO) and Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

Cross River State Governor, His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade declaring the Conference open with the; theme Positioning African Industry to supply the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) at Transcorp Hotels, Calabar identified Industrialization as 21st Century emerging force in the world which every country must pick up and as such Nigeria and Cross River State is not lacking behind with her superlative giant strides in setting up world class industries through agricultural revolution to help boost the economic GDP of the State.

Highlighting the prospect of Agro revolution in industrialization of Nigeria he said it’s the 21st century industrialization for the middle class and everyone. He noted that through agro industrialization he has been able to create the first African Garment Factory which cottons are gotten from our natural forest and has engage over 3000 workforce, a poultry factory that produced over 20,000 birds a day with the first vitalised rice factory in African and cocoa processing factory in Ikom which all range to agro industrialization before heavy industries.

Ayade called on the Federal Government to subsidize not just PMS but agro products consumption and making agro revolution a national prospect.

Earlier Speaking, the Honorable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Richard Adebayo
lauded Cross River State Government for hosting the event and commended the governor on embracing industrialization since his assumption of office. According to him, If Africa is to diversify their economic they must embrace industrialization by first ensuring power supply, road network is adequately tackle.

Many accolades were given to the Industrialization driven Governor of Cross River State who is not dependable on federal government allocation by esteem representatives of different UN Agencies; UNIDO, AUC, UNECA and UNFPA.

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Calabar Golf Club hosts tourney to mark Obong's 70th birthday

By Kingsley Agim

The Calabar Golf Club will on Friday, 22 November, host a one-day tournament in celebration of the 70th birthday of the Obong of Calabar, Treaty King and Grand Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V.

The Head of the Organising Team and former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Chief Efiok Cobham, made this known to newsmen, today, at the Golf Club, Calabar.

"Today marks the Obong's 70th year on earth and there have been a lot of activities going on in celebration of the Royal Father's birthday. We his subjects, particularly, those of Efik decent, thought of how to celebrate our king now that he has become a septuagenarian, hence, the idea of celebrating him through sport - with the one-day golf tourney," Mr. Cobham revealed.

The former Deputy Governor expressed elation at the spontaneous reception that greeted the idea and members' determination to sustain the tournament and making it an annual event.

"This one-day tournament would serve a lot of purposes. It will bring publicity to us as a club and our Monarch; and also introduce the Royal Father to a high net worth sport, as well as trigger the public's consciousness to embrace the sport otherwise known as the gentleman's game," Mr. Cobham further stated.

Also speaking, the Captain of the Calabar Golf Club, AVM Eko Osim, said as the traditional head of the people, the Obong deserves to be honoured with a game of golf for achieving three scores and ten, an uncommon milestone in the human life.

AVM Osim thanked the Almighty God for keeping Edidem Abasi V in good health for the continued service to people.

"We are using this as part of our effort to honour the Royal Father, entertain his subjects, and, of course, socialize with his friends," the Captain added.

He intimated that by virtue of the Obong's status, he will soon be inducted as patron of the Calabar Golf Club, a game which would further improve his his health, while urging members of the public to turnout en masse for a glimpse of the tournament.

Another member of the organising committee, Mr. Orok Eyo Enobong, revealed that the Royal Father will tee-off the tournament that is expected to have about 50 golfers across the State.

Mr. Enobong added that they will be prize presentation in seven categories amidst the razzmatazz in honour of the Royal Father.

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Calabar Golf Club hosts tourney to mark Obong's 70th birthday

By Kingsley Agim

The Calabar Golf Club will on Friday, 22 November, host a one-day tournament in celebration of the 70th birthday of the Obong of Calabar, Treaty King and Grand Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V.

The Head of the Organising Team and former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Chief Efiok Cobham, made this known to newsmen, today, at the Golf Club, Calabar.

"Today marks the Obong's 70th year on earth and there have been a lot of activities going on in celebration of the Royal Father's birthday. We his subjects, particularly, those of Efik decent, thought of how to celebrate our king now that he has become a septuagenarian, hence, the idea of celebrating him through sport - with the one-day golf tourney," Mr. Cobham revealed.

The former Deputy Governor expressed elation at the spontaneous reception that greeted the idea and members' determination to sustain the tournament and making it an annual event.

"This one-day tournament would serve a lot of purposes. It will bring publicity to us as a club and our Monarch; and also introduce the Royal Father to a high net worth sport, as well as trigger the public's consciousness to embrace the sport otherwise known as the gentleman's game," Mr. Cobham further stated.

Also speaking, the Captain of the Calabar Golf Club, AVM Eko Osim, said as the traditional head of the people, the Obong deserves to be honoured with a game of golf for achieving three scores and ten, an uncommon milestone in the human life.

AVM Osim thanked the Almighty God for keeping Edidem Abasi V in good health for the continued service to people.

"We are using this as part of our effort to honour the Royal Father, entertain his subjects, and, of course, socialize with his friends," the Captain added.

He intimated that by virtue of the Obong's status, he will soon be inducted as patron of the Calabar Golf Club, a game which would further improve his his health, while urging members of the public to turnout en masse for a glimpse of the tournament.

Another member of the organising committee, Mr. Orok Eyo Enobong, revealed that the Royal Father will tee-off the tournament that is expected to have about 50 golfers across the State.

Mr. Enobong added that they will be prize presentation in seven categories amidst the razzmatazz in honour of the Royal Father.

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COE Akamkpa to hold it first joint Convocation Ceremony

The Provost, on behalf of the Management, Staff and students of Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa invites all Awardees, Granduands, parents/ Guardians, stakeholders and the entire public on the occasion of the 1st joint convocation ceremony of the college.
             
               PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Provost's press Conference.....25/11/2019

Radio talk show with HIT FM....26/11/2019

Interdenominational service.....27/11/2019

Convocation lecture.................28/11/2019

Alumni Night............................ 29/11/2019

Convocation proper/award......30/11/2019

VENUE: College pavilion.

Signed
Agbor, Francis A.
Information Officer

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COE Akamkpa to hold it first joint Convocation Ceremony

The Provost, on behalf of the Management, Staff and students of Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa invites all Awardees, Granduands, parents/ Guardians, stakeholders and the entire public on the occasion of the 1st joint convocation ceremony of the college.
             
               PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Provost's press Conference.....25/11/2019

Radio talk show with HIT FM....26/11/2019

Interdenominational service.....27/11/2019

Convocation lecture.................28/11/2019

Alumni Night............................ 29/11/2019

Convocation proper/award......30/11/2019

VENUE: College pavilion.

Signed
Agbor, Francis A.
Information Officer

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ukorebi Esien: Political Analysist calls on the church to unite in preparation for 2023 election in C'River

A political Analysist cum social commentator in Cross River State, Mr. Ukorebi Esien has called on Christian bodies in the state to rise up to its responsibilities by ensuring the church takes over the enthroning of political leaders in the state. TDN can authoritatively report.



Mr. Ukorebi made the call, Sunday via his social media handle while decrieing the deplorable state of affairs in the state. In an article titled "On the need to have a united Church in preparation for 2023 Elections".
He said the state having passed through 40 years of two historical despensiation of 20 years each, is about to enter into the 3rd despensiation and the church needs to be proactive in order to take over this season because it's only a leader from the Church -  The Body of Christ who has genuine love and fear for God that will transform and not loot the state.



Ukorebi, wo is the publisher of The Daily News Nig emphasised that for the church to achieve this feat, there's great need to come together as the body of Christ not in denominations but as a church, to sensitize their members on the need for them to be actively involved in politics so as to rescue the nation at large and the state in particular.


He also used the opportunity to call on citizens to be law abiding as well as dutifully carry out their constitutional obligations and continually pray for leaders.


Ukorebi's statement reads in full:


Sundays are usually full of regious activities, ranging from going to church, and performing several activities all in the name of religion and serving God.

The usual greetings for such days are "Happy Sunday" "how was service?" "Hope you Prayed for me?" etc

All those religiousities is actually uncalled for if you cannot contribute to the development of humanity, if you cannot add value to those around you.

We all cry for a better society, but we refuse to make our immediate environment and family better. When last did you genuinely ask God to bless our governor and give him wisdom to lead this State aright?

Truth is in as much as we need better leaders, we also need responsible citizens who will live up to expectations. As business men we try evade tax payment and other financial obligations to the state claiming to be smart and sharp yet we want government to fix the pothole down our street.

If as citizens, we do our part, beginning from praying for our leaders, to responding to other citizens obligations as well ensuring we exercise our franchise during elections by coming out to cast our votes and not selling our votes, rather we decide to vote for the candidates of our choice. This state and nation will be a better place to live in, because we will install better leaders.


On the other hand, while we educate and sensitized ourselves on the need to actively participate in the process of electing our leaders, hoping for a better society, I believe with better leadership, our vision and dream of a better society will be fast tracked if we have good leaders in office.

A good leader is one with the fear and love of God in him. A man who loves and fears God will not grab lands in the name of projects, a man who loves God will not imprison you when you tell him the truth, a leader who fears and loves God will not steal state monies to build buinsinesses outside the country, a leader who loves God will not deceive his people with white elephant projects because he wants to steal money. Cleanliness they say is next to godliness, a godly governor will keep his state clean.

In 2023 as we seek a new governor as Cross Riverians, I will advise that having tried different categories of politicians beginning from the era of Clement Isong, Clement Ebri, Joseph Wayias and their likes, which lasted over 20 years, and we then moved to the next despensiation of The young Lagos boys led by Donald Duke, Liyel Imoke and Geshome Bassey, who transisted power to the Chief Merchant, the Digital enterprising Ayade, we need to try something else.

The last forty years of the state have seen leaders from various spheres of life ranging from the core politicians, to technocrats to business merchants etc ruling the state. They have all over the last 40 years or more contributed their quota to the growth, development and backwardness of the state. In my thinking, going forward we need to reinvent as a state, we need to look up to God for direction and leadership.


As the Donald Duke led 20 years era ends this 2019,  I call on the CHURCH - The body of Christ to begin now, to go in search of that Messiah that will re-align Cross River State back to God's end time agenda.

The Church needs to wake up, unite, build a formidable structure and produce for Cross River, a governor that will make the state a Paradise indeed. We need a man with the fear of God to develop Cross River State from the hills of Obanliku down to the shores of Bakassi.

I believe strongly that, that man can only come from the church. 2023 is pregnant and the church must no longer be at the receiving end, she must brace up and start negotiating for power at the tables of power brokers, the Church must be involved in politics. Let all those who have been anointed for governance at all straters brace up, pick up courage. Yes! Politics can be done with ethics and morality without selling your soul to the devil.

God will not do for man what man can do for himself. He sought for a man to send and I wonder who that man is? Who will make himself available even as the rest of us will queue behind. Because this is not about Apostolic, or Deeper Life neither is it about Redeem nor Catholics but its about thee Church of God. It's about CAN, PFN Catholics, Othodox whatsoever faction or denomination we have all coming together as foot soldiers of Christ on earth to enthrone a king in Cross River State.






Ukorebi Esien
Writes from Calabar for The Daily News Nig.

He also a Visibility and Clarity Master who gives visibility to business and clarity to budding entrepreneurs.
He is popularly called The Oracle because as the voice of the Common man, he speaks truth to powers.
He can be reached on WhatsApp via 08161527978 and @UkorebiEsien on Facebook and Twitter

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ukorebi Esien: Political Analysist calls on the church to unite in preparation for 2023 election in C'River

A political Analysist cum social commentator in Cross River State, Mr. Ukorebi Esien has called on Christian bodies in the state to rise up to its responsibilities by ensuring the church takes over the enthroning of political leaders in the state. TDN can authoritatively report.



Mr. Ukorebi made the call, Sunday via his social media handle while decrieing the deplorable state of affairs in the state. In an article titled "On the need to have a united Church in preparation for 2023 Elections".
He said the state having passed through 40 years of two historical despensiation of 20 years each, is about to enter into the 3rd despensiation and the church needs to be proactive in order to take over this season because it's only a leader from the Church -  The Body of Christ who has genuine love and fear for God that will transform and not loot the state.



Ukorebi, wo is the publisher of The Daily News Nig emphasised that for the church to achieve this feat, there's great need to come together as the body of Christ not in denominations but as a church, to sensitize their members on the need for them to be actively involved in politics so as to rescue the nation at large and the state in particular.


He also used the opportunity to call on citizens to be law abiding as well as dutifully carry out their constitutional obligations and continually pray for leaders.


Ukorebi's statement reads in full:


Sundays are usually full of regious activities, ranging from going to church, and performing several activities all in the name of religion and serving God.

The usual greetings for such days are "Happy Sunday" "how was service?" "Hope you Prayed for me?" etc

All those religiousities is actually uncalled for if you cannot contribute to the development of humanity, if you cannot add value to those around you.

We all cry for a better society, but we refuse to make our immediate environment and family better. When last did you genuinely ask God to bless our governor and give him wisdom to lead this State aright?

Truth is in as much as we need better leaders, we also need responsible citizens who will live up to expectations. As business men we try evade tax payment and other financial obligations to the state claiming to be smart and sharp yet we want government to fix the pothole down our street.

If as citizens, we do our part, beginning from praying for our leaders, to responding to other citizens obligations as well ensuring we exercise our franchise during elections by coming out to cast our votes and not selling our votes, rather we decide to vote for the candidates of our choice. This state and nation will be a better place to live in, because we will install better leaders.


On the other hand, while we educate and sensitized ourselves on the need to actively participate in the process of electing our leaders, hoping for a better society, I believe with better leadership, our vision and dream of a better society will be fast tracked if we have good leaders in office.

A good leader is one with the fear and love of God in him. A man who loves and fears God will not grab lands in the name of projects, a man who loves God will not imprison you when you tell him the truth, a leader who fears and loves God will not steal state monies to build buinsinesses outside the country, a leader who loves God will not deceive his people with white elephant projects because he wants to steal money. Cleanliness they say is next to godliness, a godly governor will keep his state clean.

In 2023 as we seek a new governor as Cross Riverians, I will advise that having tried different categories of politicians beginning from the era of Clement Isong, Clement Ebri, Joseph Wayias and their likes, which lasted over 20 years, and we then moved to the next despensiation of The young Lagos boys led by Donald Duke, Liyel Imoke and Geshome Bassey, who transisted power to the Chief Merchant, the Digital enterprising Ayade, we need to try something else.

The last forty years of the state have seen leaders from various spheres of life ranging from the core politicians, to technocrats to business merchants etc ruling the state. They have all over the last 40 years or more contributed their quota to the growth, development and backwardness of the state. In my thinking, going forward we need to reinvent as a state, we need to look up to God for direction and leadership.


As the Donald Duke led 20 years era ends this 2019,  I call on the CHURCH - The body of Christ to begin now, to go in search of that Messiah that will re-align Cross River State back to God's end time agenda.

The Church needs to wake up, unite, build a formidable structure and produce for Cross River, a governor that will make the state a Paradise indeed. We need a man with the fear of God to develop Cross River State from the hills of Obanliku down to the shores of Bakassi.

I believe strongly that, that man can only come from the church. 2023 is pregnant and the church must no longer be at the receiving end, she must brace up and start negotiating for power at the tables of power brokers, the Church must be involved in politics. Let all those who have been anointed for governance at all straters brace up, pick up courage. Yes! Politics can be done with ethics and morality without selling your soul to the devil.

God will not do for man what man can do for himself. He sought for a man to send and I wonder who that man is? Who will make himself available even as the rest of us will queue behind. Because this is not about Apostolic, or Deeper Life neither is it about Redeem nor Catholics but its about thee Church of God. It's about CAN, PFN Catholics, Othodox whatsoever faction or denomination we have all coming together as foot soldiers of Christ on earth to enthrone a king in Cross River State.






Ukorebi Esien
Writes from Calabar for The Daily News Nig.

He also a Visibility and Clarity Master who gives visibility to business and clarity to budding entrepreneurs.
He is popularly called The Oracle because as the voice of the Common man, he speaks truth to powers.
He can be reached on WhatsApp via 08161527978 and @UkorebiEsien on Facebook and Twitter

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Immasco Alumni Association Clocks 25

Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing Alumni Association has clocked 25 years.

The Association is made up of old boys of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing located in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State.

The School which is best described as a "minor seminary" was founded in 1972 by the late Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, His Grace. Most. Rev. Dr. Brian D. Usanga for the stimulation of interest as well as formation of growing boys to the sacred priesthood.

Over the years, the dream and labour of the founding father can never be said to be in vain as several priests spread across different dioceses, congregations and missionary societies around the world are thoroughbred products of this minor seminary.

There are also laymen of different professions; Law, Medicine, Journalism, Architecture, Engineering, to name but a few who had their secondary education in this seminary.

In order to foster unity & most importantly give back to the school that made them, 25 years ago, precisely in the year 1994, some old boys of the school came together to form the Alumni Association.

Twenty-five years down the lane, the association has not only fostered unity, oneness and togetherness but has given and is still giving back to the seminary.

To further consolidate on the good the Association has stood for over the years, old boys have decided to build a befitting Secretariat as a meeting point and for administrative duties but that will be after a thanksgiving mass in gratitude to God who has brought them this far.

Besides, there will be unveiling of the Association's new blazer as well as conferment of awards to some distinguished old boys and some parents who had sacrificially sponsored two, three and more of their children through the school.

The main event will take place as follows:

Saturday, 30th November, 2019

11am: Holy mass at St. Joseph Parish, Esuk Utan, off harbour junction, Calabar.

12 noon: Unveiling of blazer, launching for the building of Alumni Secretariat & conferment of awards...

All old boys at home and at diaspora are enjoined to partake in the events. Parents, stakeholders as well as public spirited individuals are invited to contribute to the success of the celebration.

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Immasco Alumni Association Clocks 25

Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing Alumni Association has clocked 25 years.

The Association is made up of old boys of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Mfamosing located in Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State.

The School which is best described as a "minor seminary" was founded in 1972 by the late Catholic Archbishop of Calabar, His Grace. Most. Rev. Dr. Brian D. Usanga for the stimulation of interest as well as formation of growing boys to the sacred priesthood.

Over the years, the dream and labour of the founding father can never be said to be in vain as several priests spread across different dioceses, congregations and missionary societies around the world are thoroughbred products of this minor seminary.

There are also laymen of different professions; Law, Medicine, Journalism, Architecture, Engineering, to name but a few who had their secondary education in this seminary.

In order to foster unity & most importantly give back to the school that made them, 25 years ago, precisely in the year 1994, some old boys of the school came together to form the Alumni Association.

Twenty-five years down the lane, the association has not only fostered unity, oneness and togetherness but has given and is still giving back to the seminary.

To further consolidate on the good the Association has stood for over the years, old boys have decided to build a befitting Secretariat as a meeting point and for administrative duties but that will be after a thanksgiving mass in gratitude to God who has brought them this far.

Besides, there will be unveiling of the Association's new blazer as well as conferment of awards to some distinguished old boys and some parents who had sacrificially sponsored two, three and more of their children through the school.

The main event will take place as follows:

Saturday, 30th November, 2019

11am: Holy mass at St. Joseph Parish, Esuk Utan, off harbour junction, Calabar.

12 noon: Unveiling of blazer, launching for the building of Alumni Secretariat & conferment of awards...

All old boys at home and at diaspora are enjoined to partake in the events. Parents, stakeholders as well as public spirited individuals are invited to contribute to the success of the celebration.

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Ukam Ngwu advocate for combination of pictorial / text health warnings on cigarette packs in Nigeria

A Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, *Barr. Ukam I. Ngwu* has called on the Federal Government and Ministry of Health to consider urgent introduction and implementation of  pictorial / text combined health warnings on cigarette packs and other tobacco products nationwide in line with global best practices.

According him rotational pictures or graphics depicting the dangers of smoking and different health complications and deaths associated with tobacco use will more effectively communicate and discourage smoking in the country as well as help in addressing the impending illiteracy barriers among smoking and nonsmoking population as compared to the current ineffective Text-Only warnings in use.

The Scholar who have most of his research works and publications in the field of Health Communication, Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and Development Communication lamented the continued used of Text-Only warnings on cigarette packs, despite the increased in cardiovascular, lung and respiratory diseases and several types of cancers linked to tobacco use in the country.

Ukam I. Ngwu, who recently defended his PhD in Mass Communication at the University of Uyo said his PhD research was on the *'Influence of Cigarette Packs Health Warnings on Residents of Cross State'.* According to him, he was surprised to discover that all cigarette packages in use in the study area were having plain texted anti smoking warnings and did not accommodate large illiterate smoking population especially as the state was considered one of the educational less developed states in Nigeria. More disturbing was the inclusion of other captivating and smoking encouraging words by cigarette manufacturers on the packs like: 'Menthol Boost', 'Boost the Experience', 'Taste the Extra Menthol, Experience the unique rich and smooth taste of Rothmans. True to our highest quality standards for more than 125 years', etc which negates the intention of policy makers, creates conflict situation and dissonance among smokers, as such undermining and posing a great threat to the anti-smoking fight in the country.

The Learned Health Communicator bewail the country backwardness in efforts to dissuade and reduce tobacco use as well as exposure to same through second-hand smoking as compared to other climes like Canada, USA, India etc. This is however despite several warnings and researches on the health implications of tobacco. For instance, the World Lungs Foundation (2015) estimated about 1 billion deaths in 21st century due to smoking. Also the WHO (2008;2013) reported that about 5.4 million persons die annually as result of smoke related diseases and cancers. A ratio of one in every ten adult deaths and warn that if smoking pattern continues unabated, this figures may rise to 8million by 2030.

It is unfortunate that hitherto, manufacturers of tobacco products still use Text-Only warning that: "The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young" since inception in 1990 when the 'Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree promulgated. This inscription is not only stale, ineffective but also deficient and incapable of discouraging the act of smoking among chain smokers.

The outcome of the research reveals that these health warnings are only effective in reducing smoking initiation among nonsmokers but not good enough to discourage smokers as most of them ignore it to engage more in the act of smoking in deviance and protest.

Findings from research also reveal the poor implementation of the National Tobacco (Control) Act, 2015 in the area of study which is most likely the same case all over the country. Hitherto cigarette are being sold or retailed in sticks instead of packs and people still smoke in public places in violation of this law. Most law enforcement officers are also defaulters, hence making a set back for the anti smoking fight as most smokers do not even have the opportunity to see the warnings on the packs.

Several recommendations were made from the findings of the study including the full implementation and enforcement of the National Tobacco (Control) Act, 2015 to see to the speedy conviction of defaulters and the combined use of discouraging pictorial and text warnings on all tobacco products as well as increased sensitisation of the public against smoking and more effective programmes to help smokers quit.

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Ukam Ngwu advocate for combination of pictorial / text health warnings on cigarette packs in Nigeria

A Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, *Barr. Ukam I. Ngwu* has called on the Federal Government and Ministry of Health to consider urgent introduction and implementation of  pictorial / text combined health warnings on cigarette packs and other tobacco products nationwide in line with global best practices.

According him rotational pictures or graphics depicting the dangers of smoking and different health complications and deaths associated with tobacco use will more effectively communicate and discourage smoking in the country as well as help in addressing the impending illiteracy barriers among smoking and nonsmoking population as compared to the current ineffective Text-Only warnings in use.

The Scholar who have most of his research works and publications in the field of Health Communication, Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and Development Communication lamented the continued used of Text-Only warnings on cigarette packs, despite the increased in cardiovascular, lung and respiratory diseases and several types of cancers linked to tobacco use in the country.

Ukam I. Ngwu, who recently defended his PhD in Mass Communication at the University of Uyo said his PhD research was on the *'Influence of Cigarette Packs Health Warnings on Residents of Cross State'.* According to him, he was surprised to discover that all cigarette packages in use in the study area were having plain texted anti smoking warnings and did not accommodate large illiterate smoking population especially as the state was considered one of the educational less developed states in Nigeria. More disturbing was the inclusion of other captivating and smoking encouraging words by cigarette manufacturers on the packs like: 'Menthol Boost', 'Boost the Experience', 'Taste the Extra Menthol, Experience the unique rich and smooth taste of Rothmans. True to our highest quality standards for more than 125 years', etc which negates the intention of policy makers, creates conflict situation and dissonance among smokers, as such undermining and posing a great threat to the anti-smoking fight in the country.

The Learned Health Communicator bewail the country backwardness in efforts to dissuade and reduce tobacco use as well as exposure to same through second-hand smoking as compared to other climes like Canada, USA, India etc. This is however despite several warnings and researches on the health implications of tobacco. For instance, the World Lungs Foundation (2015) estimated about 1 billion deaths in 21st century due to smoking. Also the WHO (2008;2013) reported that about 5.4 million persons die annually as result of smoke related diseases and cancers. A ratio of one in every ten adult deaths and warn that if smoking pattern continues unabated, this figures may rise to 8million by 2030.

It is unfortunate that hitherto, manufacturers of tobacco products still use Text-Only warning that: "The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young" since inception in 1990 when the 'Tobacco Smoking (Control) Decree promulgated. This inscription is not only stale, ineffective but also deficient and incapable of discouraging the act of smoking among chain smokers.

The outcome of the research reveals that these health warnings are only effective in reducing smoking initiation among nonsmokers but not good enough to discourage smokers as most of them ignore it to engage more in the act of smoking in deviance and protest.

Findings from research also reveal the poor implementation of the National Tobacco (Control) Act, 2015 in the area of study which is most likely the same case all over the country. Hitherto cigarette are being sold or retailed in sticks instead of packs and people still smoke in public places in violation of this law. Most law enforcement officers are also defaulters, hence making a set back for the anti smoking fight as most smokers do not even have the opportunity to see the warnings on the packs.

Several recommendations were made from the findings of the study including the full implementation and enforcement of the National Tobacco (Control) Act, 2015 to see to the speedy conviction of defaulters and the combined use of discouraging pictorial and text warnings on all tobacco products as well as increased sensitisation of the public against smoking and more effective programmes to help smokers quit.

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Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua unveils his blueprint for the University, Advice Management's to look inwards

By David Peter

Prof. Ogar David Abua as newly appointed the Acting Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH  by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to shepherd the academia of the institution. Professor Ogar, unveil his vital five (5) point agenda's in simplicity at the handing-over ceremony  for the Immediate Past Ag. VC Professor (Mrs) Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE to the newly appointed Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua which held at the Cross River University of Technology, Senate Chamber on Wednesday, November 13 2019.

In present, At the handing-over ceremony was the Outgoing VC, Prof, (Mrs). Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE, Incoming Ag. VC; Prof. Ogar David Abua, The Registrar; Mr Gabriel Beshel, The Bursar; Mr. Ekpe I. Ekpe, The Librarian; Prof. Williams, Director of MIS; Dr. Mrs. Etta Hannah Edim,  Director for  Medical Services, Director of Academic Planning, Deans of Faculties, Head of Departments and SUG Official's.

David Peter was able editorialize Prof. Ogar David Abua, keen interest and, his five (5) point agenda's that will advance the citadel of learning thus not limited to this.
Ogar speaking, "I have purpose which will be of great interest to me to advance our citadel of learning, So here are my blueprints agenda". He stated.
1. SECURITY
2. Uplifting the academic standard and enabling CRUTECH the first ten University in Nigeria
3. The welfare of Staffs
4. Infrastructural development across campuses, the fifth but not the last,
5 Generation of funds through INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES

Professor Ogar, said, all this i mentioned can't be accomplished without funding and i will not be able to give all full details on how i will accomplish this as this is not a speech making day, but i have been interacting with top governing council in this great institution for the past few days and i have very sound knowledge of what have been happening now and its previous. However, all this will be accomplish through our collective interest of "we"- everyone of us".

He further advice, the management to look inwards to explore opportunities in the institution as over 18, 996 populance can generate a huge revenue for the University to actualize this proposed project's.

Ogar speaking, "I believe we have the intellectual capacity and facilities to improvise the setting of this institution. I will be visiting the Obubra campus to see what they have produced thus far, in the Faculty of Agriculture. We cannot have a University with Faculty of Agriculture and can't produce common Proteinous egg for nourishable consumption". He said.

He added, "With the populace of this great University we'll gear our internal revenue establishing factory's and utilizing the students to practicalize their profession and to promote our citadel of learning".
Continuing, It is expected that undergraduates in wood production can furnish their lecturers and fellow students with chairs, Hospitality/Home Economic undergraduates can grants the management cake's and choppy on occasions. More so, our factory can provide us with table waters on a ceremony like this" Ogar said.

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Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua unveils his blueprint for the University, Advice Management's to look inwards

By David Peter

Prof. Ogar David Abua as newly appointed the Acting Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology, CRUTECH  by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade, on Thursday, November 7, 2019, to shepherd the academia of the institution. Professor Ogar, unveil his vital five (5) point agenda's in simplicity at the handing-over ceremony  for the Immediate Past Ag. VC Professor (Mrs) Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE to the newly appointed Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua which held at the Cross River University of Technology, Senate Chamber on Wednesday, November 13 2019.

In present, At the handing-over ceremony was the Outgoing VC, Prof, (Mrs). Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE, Incoming Ag. VC; Prof. Ogar David Abua, The Registrar; Mr Gabriel Beshel, The Bursar; Mr. Ekpe I. Ekpe, The Librarian; Prof. Williams, Director of MIS; Dr. Mrs. Etta Hannah Edim,  Director for  Medical Services, Director of Academic Planning, Deans of Faculties, Head of Departments and SUG Official's.

David Peter was able editorialize Prof. Ogar David Abua, keen interest and, his five (5) point agenda's that will advance the citadel of learning thus not limited to this.
Ogar speaking, "I have purpose which will be of great interest to me to advance our citadel of learning, So here are my blueprints agenda". He stated.
1. SECURITY
2. Uplifting the academic standard and enabling CRUTECH the first ten University in Nigeria
3. The welfare of Staffs
4. Infrastructural development across campuses, the fifth but not the last,
5 Generation of funds through INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES

Professor Ogar, said, all this i mentioned can't be accomplished without funding and i will not be able to give all full details on how i will accomplish this as this is not a speech making day, but i have been interacting with top governing council in this great institution for the past few days and i have very sound knowledge of what have been happening now and its previous. However, all this will be accomplish through our collective interest of "we"- everyone of us".

He further advice, the management to look inwards to explore opportunities in the institution as over 18, 996 populance can generate a huge revenue for the University to actualize this proposed project's.

Ogar speaking, "I believe we have the intellectual capacity and facilities to improvise the setting of this institution. I will be visiting the Obubra campus to see what they have produced thus far, in the Faculty of Agriculture. We cannot have a University with Faculty of Agriculture and can't produce common Proteinous egg for nourishable consumption". He said.

He added, "With the populace of this great University we'll gear our internal revenue establishing factory's and utilizing the students to practicalize their profession and to promote our citadel of learning".
Continuing, It is expected that undergraduates in wood production can furnish their lecturers and fellow students with chairs, Hospitality/Home Economic undergraduates can grants the management cake's and choppy on occasions. More so, our factory can provide us with table waters on a ceremony like this" Ogar said.

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New appointed VC: CRUTECH Governing Councils holds handing-over ceremony

By David Peter

Today, 13th November 2019, the Management's, Staffs and Governing council's of the pragmatic citadel of learning, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) held an handing-over ceremony for the Immediate Past Ag. VC Professor (Mrs) Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE to the newly appointed Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua the ceremony was conducted at the Cross River University of Technology, Senate Chamber at 11am.


David Peter, noted the University Managements, Governing Councils, Dignitaries and invited guest on the occasion. In present, on the handing-over ceremony was the Outgoing VC, Prof, (Mrs). Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE, Incoming Ag. VC; Prof. Ogar David Abua, The Registrar; Mr Gabriel Beshel, The Bursar; Mr. Ekpe I. Ekpe, The Librarian; Prof. Williams, Director of MIS; Dr. Mrs. Etta Hannah Edim,  Director for  Medical Services, Director of Academic Planning, Deans of Faculties, Head of Departments and SUG Official's.


Prof. Mrs. Akon Monday Joshua, The Outing VC, expressed her journey so far, and six months of being an acting Vice Chancellor airing an expression of "Time" as the progression of events from the PAST to the PRESENT and into the FUTURE assuring the future will start today as she handover to Professor Ogar, David Abua for the next three(3) month's.


Prof Akon speaking, "Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) from inception in September, 2002 has a PAST, a PRESENT and a FUTURE. The past of CRUTECH has been documented by the past Vice-Chancellor, the present is being presented by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Akon Monday Joshua today, while the future will start today as i handover to Professor Ogar, David Abua for the next three (3) months", Akon said.


 Akon, further allot galactic encomium on  down-to-earth personalities for their support throughout the six months she served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor which were filled with grave challenges.

Prof. Akon shows gratitude, "Permit me ladies and gentlemen to thank God Almighty for His "DIVINE MAPPING" in my life when on the 7th of May 2019, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Professor) Ben Ayade appointed me the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), for three (3) months, and later added another three (3) months, making it six (6) months, Your Excellency, Sir, thank you and God bless you richly".

Continuing, "I wish to use this time also to thank the Governing Council Chairman, and Members of Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students for all their support throughout the six months. In all, God helped us, and today, the 2018/2019 academic session has ended in peace. God bless everyone", Akon expressed.


The Acting Vice Chancellor CRUTECH, Prof. Ogar David Abua gratified His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Barr. Sir. Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, KSJ for his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of this great Institution,  also he appauld the outgoing VC, Governing Council, ASUU, SSANU, NASU and SUG officials for their oneness to foster the University growth's. Prof. David Ogar, unveil his crystallize blueprint for the University, advise the management to look inward.

"My foremost gratitude to God Almighty for this new vista day and His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Sir. Benedict Ayade for appointing me as the Vice Chancellor of this great University. And, i want to appreciate the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Governing Council, ASUU, NASU, SSANU and Students of this great University i thank you all. I am not an outsider, i am close to CRUTECH and was a lecturer at Obubra campus, Faculty of Agriculture as previously called University of Cross River, most of my adjourned was done in CRUTECH as an outstanding University. My coming here is to work as a team and we have all the resources for this". He said.

Prof. Ogar David, further unleash his keen interest and, his five (5) point agenda's that will improvise the citadel of learning and make him well pleased on accomplishment thus not limited to this, he stated. 
Ogar speaking, " I have purpose which will be of great interest to me; 1. Security 2. Uplifting the academic standard and enabling CRUTECH the first ten University in Nigeria 3. The welfare of Staffs 4. Infrastructural development across campuses, the fifth but not the last, Generation of funds through IGR, all this i mentioned can't be accomplished without funding and i will not be able to give all full details on how i will accomplish this, but i have been interacting with top governing council in this great institution for the past few days and i have very sound knowledge of what have been happening now and its previous. However, all this will be accomplish through our collective interest of "we"- everyone of us".

Prof. Ogar, shun lecturers who collect sorting from students to pass exams, fraudulent acts of nonpayment of fees and cultism practice's on campuses.

"I believe we have the  intellectual capacity and facilities to improvise the setting of this institution.  Students relies on our responsibility for us ensuring a standard environment for their studies and comfortable environment for living. And, The aspects of sorting don't try sorting i wouldn't unleash the measures to nab defaulters in this ceremony because of the visitors in our midst the strategies are already in place before this day and we are set for implementation. More so, the security of this great institution is my keen ipriority therefore, cultist amend their ways rightly as smart tech security will be launch to curb illicit act on campuses, We are going to look inward". He said.

Prof. David, heartily thank all the management's, Governing Councils, Staffs, Students foreseeing the great hope and future of the institution..

"I Once again, thank God Almighty for giving me the privilege to address you all, The Governing Council, Management of this great University, Staffs, SUG officials and Students, but most importantly my vision driven Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Sir. Benedict Ayade for giving me this opportunity thank you very much", He ended.

The Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Beshel in-witness on the handing over ceremony expressed his goodness towards the positive outcome and successful ceremony. He concluded, the ceremony with enormous gratitude's.
Gabriel speaking, "This afternoon we have witness a wonderful and heart touching handing over ceremony, I am happy for its fruitfulness. I thank you all for the Management, Staff's, SUG Officials and Students for this great time together at the Senate Chambers and i wish you all a safe journey back to your destination, thank you and God Bless you all". The ceremony ended.

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New appointed VC: CRUTECH Governing Councils holds handing-over ceremony

By David Peter

Today, 13th November 2019, the Management's, Staffs and Governing council's of the pragmatic citadel of learning, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) held an handing-over ceremony for the Immediate Past Ag. VC Professor (Mrs) Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE to the newly appointed Ag. VC Prof. Ogar David Abua the ceremony was conducted at the Cross River University of Technology, Senate Chamber at 11am.


David Peter, noted the University Managements, Governing Councils, Dignitaries and invited guest on the occasion. In present, on the handing-over ceremony was the Outgoing VC, Prof, (Mrs). Akon Monday Joshua, MNAE, Incoming Ag. VC; Prof. Ogar David Abua, The Registrar; Mr Gabriel Beshel, The Bursar; Mr. Ekpe I. Ekpe, The Librarian; Prof. Williams, Director of MIS; Dr. Mrs. Etta Hannah Edim,  Director for  Medical Services, Director of Academic Planning, Deans of Faculties, Head of Departments and SUG Official's.


Prof. Mrs. Akon Monday Joshua, The Outing VC, expressed her journey so far, and six months of being an acting Vice Chancellor airing an expression of "Time" as the progression of events from the PAST to the PRESENT and into the FUTURE assuring the future will start today as she handover to Professor Ogar, David Abua for the next three(3) month's.


Prof Akon speaking, "Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) from inception in September, 2002 has a PAST, a PRESENT and a FUTURE. The past of CRUTECH has been documented by the past Vice-Chancellor, the present is being presented by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Mrs.) Akon Monday Joshua today, while the future will start today as i handover to Professor Ogar, David Abua for the next three (3) months", Akon said.


 Akon, further allot galactic encomium on  down-to-earth personalities for their support throughout the six months she served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor which were filled with grave challenges.

Prof. Akon shows gratitude, "Permit me ladies and gentlemen to thank God Almighty for His "DIVINE MAPPING" in my life when on the 7th of May 2019, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Professor) Ben Ayade appointed me the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), for three (3) months, and later added another three (3) months, making it six (6) months, Your Excellency, Sir, thank you and God bless you richly".

Continuing, "I wish to use this time also to thank the Governing Council Chairman, and Members of Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students for all their support throughout the six months. In all, God helped us, and today, the 2018/2019 academic session has ended in peace. God bless everyone", Akon expressed.


The Acting Vice Chancellor CRUTECH, Prof. Ogar David Abua gratified His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Barr. Sir. Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, KSJ for his appointment as the Vice Chancellor of this great Institution,  also he appauld the outgoing VC, Governing Council, ASUU, SSANU, NASU and SUG officials for their oneness to foster the University growth's. Prof. David Ogar, unveil his crystallize blueprint for the University, advise the management to look inward.

"My foremost gratitude to God Almighty for this new vista day and His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Sir. Benedict Ayade for appointing me as the Vice Chancellor of this great University. And, i want to appreciate the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Governing Council, ASUU, NASU, SSANU and Students of this great University i thank you all. I am not an outsider, i am close to CRUTECH and was a lecturer at Obubra campus, Faculty of Agriculture as previously called University of Cross River, most of my adjourned was done in CRUTECH as an outstanding University. My coming here is to work as a team and we have all the resources for this". He said.

Prof. Ogar David, further unleash his keen interest and, his five (5) point agenda's that will improvise the citadel of learning and make him well pleased on accomplishment thus not limited to this, he stated. 
Ogar speaking, " I have purpose which will be of great interest to me; 1. Security 2. Uplifting the academic standard and enabling CRUTECH the first ten University in Nigeria 3. The welfare of Staffs 4. Infrastructural development across campuses, the fifth but not the last, Generation of funds through IGR, all this i mentioned can't be accomplished without funding and i will not be able to give all full details on how i will accomplish this, but i have been interacting with top governing council in this great institution for the past few days and i have very sound knowledge of what have been happening now and its previous. However, all this will be accomplish through our collective interest of "we"- everyone of us".

Prof. Ogar, shun lecturers who collect sorting from students to pass exams, fraudulent acts of nonpayment of fees and cultism practice's on campuses.

"I believe we have the  intellectual capacity and facilities to improvise the setting of this institution.  Students relies on our responsibility for us ensuring a standard environment for their studies and comfortable environment for living. And, The aspects of sorting don't try sorting i wouldn't unleash the measures to nab defaulters in this ceremony because of the visitors in our midst the strategies are already in place before this day and we are set for implementation. More so, the security of this great institution is my keen ipriority therefore, cultist amend their ways rightly as smart tech security will be launch to curb illicit act on campuses, We are going to look inward". He said.

Prof. David, heartily thank all the management's, Governing Councils, Staffs, Students foreseeing the great hope and future of the institution..

"I Once again, thank God Almighty for giving me the privilege to address you all, The Governing Council, Management of this great University, Staffs, SUG officials and Students, but most importantly my vision driven Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Sir. Benedict Ayade for giving me this opportunity thank you very much", He ended.

The Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Beshel in-witness on the handing over ceremony expressed his goodness towards the positive outcome and successful ceremony. He concluded, the ceremony with enormous gratitude's.
Gabriel speaking, "This afternoon we have witness a wonderful and heart touching handing over ceremony, I am happy for its fruitfulness. I thank you all for the Management, Staff's, SUG Officials and Students for this great time together at the Senate Chambers and i wish you all a safe journey back to your destination, thank you and God Bless you all". The ceremony ended.

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2019 WPD: SOHEALTHI JOINS FIGHT AGAINST LEADING CHILD KILLER DISEASE

By Kingsley Agim

In commemoration of the World Pneumonia Day, the Society for Health Enlightenment Initiative (SO-HEALTHI), a non-governmental organisation, yesterday, joined the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia to  fight PNEUMONIA, the number one  killer of children under 5 years old.

Speaking at the event, the NGO's Team Lead, Barr. (Mrs.) RoseMary Archibong, stated that SO-HEALTHI was borne out of passion to contribute to health awareness creation and interventions, while adding a literary component to its activities to encourage creative writing, with this year's edition held in the Conference Hall of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.

Mrs. Archibong said SO-HEALTHI has in ten years  strengthened advocacy and created awareness about Pneumonia - a treatable and preventable disease, which according to the United Nations, has killed more children from 0-5 years than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined.

According to un.org, "Nigeria has seen the worst of the problem, with 162, 000 child pneumonia deaths in the last year – that’s an astonishing 443 on average, each day. India is India is not far behind at 127, 000, Pakistan at 58, 000, the Democratic Republic of Congo at 40, 000, and 32, 000 deaths in Ethiopia."

"These five countries alone were responsible for more than half of the lives pneumonia claimed in 2018." 

"The disease can be prevented with immunization, and easily treated with low-cost antibiotics if properly diagnosed, but tens of millions of children are still going unvaccinated."

"Globally, 32 per cent of children suspected of having pneumonia are not taken to a health facility, and the number rises to 40 per cent in poor and low-income countries."

The well attended event featured lecture presentations on Pneumonia, it's causes and prevention by Dr. Genevieve Barnaby of the AyadeCare Home Healthcare and Dr. Effioanwan Archibong, a Registrar at UCTH.

A special goodwill message was given by Associate Professor Atana Ewa, who commended SOHEALTHI for her consistency, noting that she has been with the NGO from her pioneer outing on PNEUMONIA in 2009.

Seven select Secondary Schools, namely Word of Promise High School, Holy Trinity College, Margaret Ekpo Secondary School, Seven Angels University Secondary School, Community Secondary School, Ikot Ewa, Akpabuyo, Aye High School and Government Secondary School, Akim, all in Calabar took part in the 2019 edition of  SO-HEALTHI Essay Competition on Pneumonia.

The Essay Competition, with the topic "Pneumonia: Causes and Prevention," saw little Eyong Praise of Margaret Ekpo Secondary School, clinched the the first prize, while Michael Iyechukwu Austin of Seven Angels University Secondary School and Abigail Eyo Hogan of Government Secondary School, Akim, came second and third respectively.

Consolation prizes also went to Loveth Abit - Word of Promise High School; Paul Liyel Bassey - Holy Trinity College; Princess Nathaniel - Aye High School; and Timothy Solomon Akpan of Community Secondary School, Ikot Ewa.

In a related development, the SO-HEALTHI team earlier paid a courtesy visit on the Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, with the NGO's Team Lead, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong receiving plaudits for her contributions, notably, during her stint as Director of Administration of UCTH, her efforts towards health awareness creation with SO-HEALTHI and  service  to humanity.

The UCTH boss also pledged his hospital's readiness to partner with NGOs and other relevant bodies in ensuring effective healthcare service delivery to the people.

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