CROSS RIVER TAKING CENTER STAGE IN BASIC EDUCATION DELIVERY

By:Uchino Amatey, CRS-MOI Officer, reporting for SUBEB

The education sector in Cross River State has continued to remain a top priority of the Prof Ben Ayade led administration since taking over the reins of governance on May 29, 2015.

The Governor's deep vision and passion for restoring quality education through a robust transformation of the education sector has been evident in all of the giant strides recorded in the basic education sub-sector so far.

The transformation agenda is being actualized through the State Universal Basic Education Board’s (SUBEB), rescue mission initiative being spear-headed by the pragmatic Chairman of SUBEB, Dr Stephen Odey.

On this rescue mission to restore quality education to every Cross River Child, the present administration has left no stone unturned from purging the system of ghost workers and fake certificates holders through a well celebrated personnel audit exercise, to the recently concluded recruitment of 2500 qualified teaching/non-teaching staff.

The administration's continuous efforts in delivering dividends of democracy to Cross Riverians, has led to the building and rehabilitation of about 500 school projects.

The governor’s commitment to the improvement of the education sector through providing access to qualitative education and infrastructural development is driving the actualization of the British Canadian International School which is above 90 percent completion.

Similarly, the on-going construction of the Model Primary School under the 2018 UBE Counterpart funded programme, to carter to for primary school pupils in the area, while also serving as a feeder school to the British Canadian International School.

Recently, the State Government, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has provided land for the construction of UBEC Smart Model School, an initiative under the Model School Programme to spur stakeholders’ response and commitment to improving access to quality education and equity in the delivery of basic education in Nigeria.

The Smart School Project is an attempt by UBEC to establish model schools that pervasively use technology to allow Nigerian Children get qualitative education comparable to what is obtainable by children in many advanced countries.

The Smart School, just like the British Canadian International School, will employ state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to provide conducive teaching and learning. Here, modern methods of education using various interactive modules like computers, tablets, interactive white boards, projects, videos, cameras and school management software solutions for the learning and management processes will be adopted.

The aforementioned projects are being housed in Obudu, Local Government Area, which is fast emerging as an education hub, taking advantage of the tourist attractions surrounding it.

In order to build capacity, the Prof Ben Ayade-led administration also embarked on the building of a West African Teachers Continuous Training Institute, in Biase Local Government Area, to provide capacity to the increasing number of teachers in the State. The Training Institute will serve as a one stop training and re-training center fueling teachers with current trends and teaching methodologies in the education sector.

According to Malcolm X, "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” Cross River SUBEB is indeed charting a new course for basic education not only in the state, but in Nigeria.

It is very certain that Governor Ayade would through the Dr Stephen Odey led Board, champion this total basic education revival by ensuring that all these laudable projects are completed and put to use in the shortest time possible for the over all good of the schooling age in Cross River State.

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Is Ayade to lose or Cross River State?

Having observed keenly the political crises engloving the  PDP in Cross River State, one may wonder who the master beneficiaries are.
Before knowing the beneficiaries,  it is however important to evaluate the present  leadership of our dear State. Conversly,  many will have variations in assessing Governor Ayade's achievements in the last 5yrs of leadership. As a ground rooted Cross Riverians, I will say his performance is of the average.

My reason is quite simple, if you quickly go back memory lane you will see that CRS has not been the same since first term  of governor  Ayade's administration. Since 2015 - date, the Governor has done his best to paint a visualization of the Cross River State he dreams of,  via digital and crystal picture of a Cross River he intends to make an international business destination.

However,  he may not have achieved this due to reasons best known to him. Examples of his commercialization brand, can be seen in a range of elephant projects he has proposed across the 18 LGAs of the state. Again, Whether, these projects has been achieved or not is left for the people of CRS  to decide.

Evidently, dream is  different from vision and vision different from actualization. The fact is that dreams must and may never be implemented by the dreamer. He must have dreamt, but any other person can visualise the dreams by making decisions for the interest of our dear State. Be it as it may, His  Excellency Ben. Ayade  remains my Governor no matter the storm.  He shall seize to be my Governor in 2023.

In contrast, I  support in totality construtive revolution,  corrections and resistance when motives are genuine. But in my little research,  the current hit on Governor Ayade, is only instigated by internal and external politicians who want to hold on to power for the betterment of their selfish interest. For instance, the party  leaders celebrating today are same people who ruled over us since  1999.

My question is what did the forget to correct in the State, that they feel can be corrected now?

Cross riverians are aware that, what befalls us today was inflicted by these same returne politicians. These old politicians stole our National and State  Wealth, then put us in the sorry situation we find ourselves today. There  same politicians are now coming back to tell us same stories of hope and liberation.

Cross Riverian do you really think these Old PDPs' can be trusted? I don't think so.

I believe they deserve to be erased completely from the political picture and younger people should be given a chance. For younger people, mentorship is needed  to stand the test of time. Younger politicians nowadays have become arrogant and so pride consumed that they have fail to envisage  a longer term vision, rather they see only the shorter term goals.

To Governor Ayade's credit,  he is the most youth friendly Governor Cross River State has ever produced. Atleast, with younger people having the opportunity to serve (passively or  actively) under his administration is a plus to his leadership. This  shows some level of hope for the new generation. Which, I believe is the one of many  reasons some of our old leaders are standing up today to fight relegation and redundancy on their path.

As a true Cross Riverian, I don't think past governors or leaders who have failed us deserve  to be supported in a third missionary Journey,  targeted at evoking  the third wise man agreement of  December,1998. As a young chap, I was taught that children are the leaders of tomorrow. This phrase, I am yet to see manifest in my over 3 decades on earth.
All I see a pattern of recycled old  leaders  forced on the people by godfathers  and destructive elements, who have expired mental competence.

I therefore  charge young,  Cross Riverians to resist in totality the 3 Wiseman agreement and look forward to working out a  more open framework,  that will welcome younger curb of politicians into leadership positions in 2023. If this is not done, we shall in 2023 have a government that shall be for old people,  by old people and for old people.

Finally, it is worthy to note that with or without party supremacy  Cross River belongs to us all.
Let us resist any form of imposition of any old political affiliate on us. We the youths have come of age, we shall resist old political Order. Even if it means, losing all we have to make Cross River State a better place.

Long live Cross River State,
Long live the FRN.

By Effiong Ita Okon
For concern youths in Cross River State

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Is Ayade to lose or Cross River State?

Having observed keenly the political crises engloving the  PDP in Cross River State, one may wonder who the master beneficiaries are.
Before knowing the beneficiaries,  it is however important to evaluate the present  leadership of our dear State. Conversly,  many will have variations in assessing Governor Ayade's achievements in the last 5yrs of leadership. As a ground rooted Cross Riverians, I will say his performance is of the average.

My reason is quite simple, if you quickly go back memory lane you will see that CRS has not been the same since first term  of governor  Ayade's administration. Since 2015 - date, the Governor has done his best to paint a visualization of the Cross River State he dreams of,  via digital and crystal picture of a Cross River he intends to make an international business destination.

However,  he may not have achieved this due to reasons best known to him. Examples of his commercialization brand, can be seen in a range of elephant projects he has proposed across the 18 LGAs of the state. Again, Whether, these projects has been achieved or not is left for the people of CRS  to decide.

Evidently, dream is  different from vision and vision different from actualization. The fact is that dreams must and may never be implemented by the dreamer. He must have dreamt, but any other person can visualise the dreams by making decisions for the interest of our dear State. Be it as it may, His  Excellency Ben. Ayade  remains my Governor no matter the storm.  He shall seize to be my Governor in 2023.

In contrast, I  support in totality construtive revolution,  corrections and resistance when motives are genuine. But in my little research,  the current hit on Governor Ayade, is only instigated by internal and external politicians who want to hold on to power for the betterment of their selfish interest. For instance, the party  leaders celebrating today are same people who ruled over us since  1999.

My question is what did the forget to correct in the State, that they feel can be corrected now?

Cross riverians are aware that, what befalls us today was inflicted by these same returne politicians. These old politicians stole our National and State  Wealth, then put us in the sorry situation we find ourselves today. There  same politicians are now coming back to tell us same stories of hope and liberation.

Cross Riverian do you really think these Old PDPs' can be trusted? I don't think so.

I believe they deserve to be erased completely from the political picture and younger people should be given a chance. For younger people, mentorship is needed  to stand the test of time. Younger politicians nowadays have become arrogant and so pride consumed that they have fail to envisage  a longer term vision, rather they see only the shorter term goals.

To Governor Ayade's credit,  he is the most youth friendly Governor Cross River State has ever produced. Atleast, with younger people having the opportunity to serve (passively or  actively) under his administration is a plus to his leadership. This  shows some level of hope for the new generation. Which, I believe is the one of many  reasons some of our old leaders are standing up today to fight relegation and redundancy on their path.

As a true Cross Riverian, I don't think past governors or leaders who have failed us deserve  to be supported in a third missionary Journey,  targeted at evoking  the third wise man agreement of  December,1998. As a young chap, I was taught that children are the leaders of tomorrow. This phrase, I am yet to see manifest in my over 3 decades on earth.
All I see a pattern of recycled old  leaders  forced on the people by godfathers  and destructive elements, who have expired mental competence.

I therefore  charge young,  Cross Riverians to resist in totality the 3 Wiseman agreement and look forward to working out a  more open framework,  that will welcome younger curb of politicians into leadership positions in 2023. If this is not done, we shall in 2023 have a government that shall be for old people,  by old people and for old people.

Finally, it is worthy to note that with or without party supremacy  Cross River belongs to us all.
Let us resist any form of imposition of any old political affiliate on us. We the youths have come of age, we shall resist old political Order. Even if it means, losing all we have to make Cross River State a better place.

Long live Cross River State,
Long live the FRN.

By Effiong Ita Okon
For concern youths in Cross River State

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PROTOCOLS TO RETURNING CIVIL SERVANTS AS THEY RESUMES WORK TODAY

As civil servants in Cross River state resumes work fully today, the Honourable Commissioner for Health and Chairman, COVID 19 Response Taskforce, Dr. Betta Edu has advised all civil servants in the various MDAs to observe all precautionary measures put out by the state government to ensure their safety

•All MDAs must have a bucket and running water in front of their MDA and all persons going in must wash their hands before entry.

• Hand sanitizers should be used by staff in their cars offices and at conference rooms.

• every body entering the MDAs are expected to be on their face mask always, both staff and client or face immediate prosecution at mobile court.

• meetings of more than 20 persons are prohibited at all MDAs and MDAs are not allowed to hold public events or gatherings, as heads of such MDAs will be sanctioned following the law!

•All workers and members of the public who go out to pursue their daily living are expected to retire home at the end of work as a curfew put in place by the Federal Government will be implemented in the state.

• Interstate and international borders remain shut, Chiefs local vigilante and security agencies are requested to continue giving the usual support at these border locations

Dr. Edu who was a guest this morning at Hit FM, said though His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade has earlier directed all civil servants on grade level 10 and above to resume work three weeks ago, he has as at yesterday issued a directive that all workers in the state should resume work today, 4th May, 2020 to continue to sustain productivity and the economy of the state now and post COVID -19.

In his directive, he noted that strict adherence to all the precautionary measures earlier given must be religiously followed and any MDA that defaults, should be sanctioned immediately. So, all our taskforce enforcement unit would be going out to the various offices, ministries, departments and agencies to monitor the directives given by His Excellency.

We are also appealing to all Cross Riverians to stick to the above precautionary measures as we work to keep Cross River state COVID 19 free!

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PROTOCOLS TO RETURNING CIVIL SERVANTS AS THEY RESUMES WORK TODAY

As civil servants in Cross River state resumes work fully today, the Honourable Commissioner for Health and Chairman, COVID 19 Response Taskforce, Dr. Betta Edu has advised all civil servants in the various MDAs to observe all precautionary measures put out by the state government to ensure their safety

•All MDAs must have a bucket and running water in front of their MDA and all persons going in must wash their hands before entry.

• Hand sanitizers should be used by staff in their cars offices and at conference rooms.

• every body entering the MDAs are expected to be on their face mask always, both staff and client or face immediate prosecution at mobile court.

• meetings of more than 20 persons are prohibited at all MDAs and MDAs are not allowed to hold public events or gatherings, as heads of such MDAs will be sanctioned following the law!

•All workers and members of the public who go out to pursue their daily living are expected to retire home at the end of work as a curfew put in place by the Federal Government will be implemented in the state.

• Interstate and international borders remain shut, Chiefs local vigilante and security agencies are requested to continue giving the usual support at these border locations

Dr. Edu who was a guest this morning at Hit FM, said though His Excellency, Senator (Prof) Ben Ayade has earlier directed all civil servants on grade level 10 and above to resume work three weeks ago, he has as at yesterday issued a directive that all workers in the state should resume work today, 4th May, 2020 to continue to sustain productivity and the economy of the state now and post COVID -19.

In his directive, he noted that strict adherence to all the precautionary measures earlier given must be religiously followed and any MDA that defaults, should be sanctioned immediately. So, all our taskforce enforcement unit would be going out to the various offices, ministries, departments and agencies to monitor the directives given by His Excellency.

We are also appealing to all Cross Riverians to stick to the above precautionary measures as we work to keep Cross River state COVID 19 free!

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HELP! ATTACK ON AYADE, WIKE NEEDS IMMEDIATE PSYCHIATRIC ATTENTION

As the saying goes, tongue is the index of character. Nothing else would confirm the veracity of this age long adage than the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, whose psyche may be degenerating to that of a man suffering from acute mental disorder.

Gov Wike himself, confirm this fear last week when, maybe thinking he was in a balanced state of mind, he decided to give an update on the state of Covid-19 in Rivers State also known as "Rivers Of Blood", a tag depicting the state of lawlessness and bloodletting in the streets of the state under Wike's watch.

Addressing a press conference which was aired live on AIT and other electronic and online media outlets, Gov Wike veered off the curve and launched an unprovoked attack on the person of the Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade, and in the process called him  Ayade a "Boy".

This are Wike's words: "Cross River State Governor is their boy, but if I said so it will be interpreted that I'm challenging the Federal Government.

"Cross River Governor  is one of their good boys, so they won't see anything bad from the statement he said that NCDC will be quarantine."
What an insult! Only a shameless man suffering from psychosis would have put up such a despicable act and crying like a baby over rice given by the Federal Government as Covid-19 palliative.

Like King Saul of Israel in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit had departed him and the evil spirit overwhelmed him at that moment. If not, why should Gov  Wike, a governor of a state in Nigeria as River State always talk like one who is overwhelmed by inhalation and abuse of hard drugs.

But, let it be known that what Gov  Wike said about the Cross River State Governor, an academic and lawyer, shows that the Rivers State governor lacked proper parental upbringing.
Therefore, it is no surprise that more often than not, he relapses to his original uncivilized state, especially whenever he is talking in public.
In case Wike and his supporters in Cross River State who are celebrating such level of dementia didn't know, I state unequivocally that Gov  Wike didn't just insult Ayade, but insulted the entire people of Cross River State, with a population of about 4 million Crossriverians.
Comparatively, Wike cannot match Ayade in any context, from academics to governance, human relations, government to government relations, name it!

Does Wike expect Ayade to automatically become an enemy of Abuja because he (Wike) considers himself an enemy of the federal government? Were the rice 1,800 bags of rice sent to Rivers State through Cross River State as transit camp in Ayade's custody? Is it not ironic, stupid and childish for  Gov Wike to claim that Rivers State does not need rice, yet he turns around to cry uncontrollably over the same rice? If Wike knows anything like honour, he would have ignored the rice, avoid mentioning Ayade and concentrated on his Covid-19 briefing..

But, the Rivers State governor, who possesses all the attributes of a an uncultured  snip, even in his tone of speech and mannerisms, knowing too well that he had nothing reasonable to say, because he is shallow in knowledge and bereft of decorum decided to spew bunkum by insulting Ayade and the good people of Cross River State.
Wike should be reminded that when Ayade spoke in public on ways to stem the spread of the Covid-19, being a brilliant academic and scientists, he advocated the use face mask or nose mask in public, even when it was not fashionable before the World Health Organisation, WHO. As of today, Ayade has been vindicated. As a policy, Nigeria has adopted the measure against the spread of Covid-19, and the WHO has since changed its position in face of the use of face mask and nose mask.

The  is the difference between class  here.... While Ayade has class,  Gov Wike belongs to the other wing.
Let it be known to him , and his deluded supporters, even in Cross River State, that Ayade was not elected in 2015 and 2019 to become and enemy of Abuja  to fight the federal government. Ayade did not make any campaign promise that he will fight the federal government if elected Governor of Cross River State. He only promised to do his best to improve the economic and total wellbeing of Cross River State and Crossriverians, through any justifiable means, including soliciting and getting the necessary financial and other forms of support from the federal government.

Ayade's hallmarks shows that he is properly schooled in the arts of human, public and governmental relations,  and not like many  that has non of these to boast of.
If not for what many believe can be linked to  his unsteady mental and psychological state, due to his nature of opening-up frontiers of war, where non existed before with  Crossriverians,  even when not provoked.
I think Gov Wike needs immediate attention of psychiatrists.

For the avoidance of doubts, Gov Wike should know henceforth that I and many others like me in and from Cross River State will reply him in his own coin whenever his roving brain pushes him to insult the governor Professor Ben Ayade and by extension the good people of the state.

And to those Cross riverians celebrating Gov Wikes stupidity for political reasons, they should hide their faces in shame.
It is shameful and shocking that such people, among them respected citizens of the state, can sit down and clap for the very man whose utterances is nothing but blatant insult to them also.

To this bunch of people, especially the politicians among them, Gov Wike or anyone from anywhere else can colonise the state, so long as they make political gains out of such servant and master relationship.

They should know, henceforth, that we will never allow that happen, and we will face them gallantly whenever they hire mercenaries  to attack our governor because they want to continue benefiting from the crumbs that fall from his table.

Gov Wike should take his schizophrenia elsewhere and live Ayade and the people of Cross River State out of his unwarranted fight with the federal government. Gov Wike's enemies must not be Ayade's enemies, and his wars must not be Ayade's wars.

SIGNED:
Goddie Akpama, Former Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council, Cross River State;
Former Cross River Stat Governorship Candidate, Progressives Peoples Alliance, PPA. 2011/12.

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HELP! ATTACK ON AYADE, WIKE NEEDS IMMEDIATE PSYCHIATRIC ATTENTION

As the saying goes, tongue is the index of character. Nothing else would confirm the veracity of this age long adage than the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, whose psyche may be degenerating to that of a man suffering from acute mental disorder.

Gov Wike himself, confirm this fear last week when, maybe thinking he was in a balanced state of mind, he decided to give an update on the state of Covid-19 in Rivers State also known as "Rivers Of Blood", a tag depicting the state of lawlessness and bloodletting in the streets of the state under Wike's watch.

Addressing a press conference which was aired live on AIT and other electronic and online media outlets, Gov Wike veered off the curve and launched an unprovoked attack on the person of the Governor of Cross River State, Professor Ben Ayade, and in the process called him  Ayade a "Boy".

This are Wike's words: "Cross River State Governor is their boy, but if I said so it will be interpreted that I'm challenging the Federal Government.

"Cross River Governor  is one of their good boys, so they won't see anything bad from the statement he said that NCDC will be quarantine."
What an insult! Only a shameless man suffering from psychosis would have put up such a despicable act and crying like a baby over rice given by the Federal Government as Covid-19 palliative.

Like King Saul of Israel in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit had departed him and the evil spirit overwhelmed him at that moment. If not, why should Gov  Wike, a governor of a state in Nigeria as River State always talk like one who is overwhelmed by inhalation and abuse of hard drugs.

But, let it be known that what Gov  Wike said about the Cross River State Governor, an academic and lawyer, shows that the Rivers State governor lacked proper parental upbringing.
Therefore, it is no surprise that more often than not, he relapses to his original uncivilized state, especially whenever he is talking in public.
In case Wike and his supporters in Cross River State who are celebrating such level of dementia didn't know, I state unequivocally that Gov  Wike didn't just insult Ayade, but insulted the entire people of Cross River State, with a population of about 4 million Crossriverians.
Comparatively, Wike cannot match Ayade in any context, from academics to governance, human relations, government to government relations, name it!

Does Wike expect Ayade to automatically become an enemy of Abuja because he (Wike) considers himself an enemy of the federal government? Were the rice 1,800 bags of rice sent to Rivers State through Cross River State as transit camp in Ayade's custody? Is it not ironic, stupid and childish for  Gov Wike to claim that Rivers State does not need rice, yet he turns around to cry uncontrollably over the same rice? If Wike knows anything like honour, he would have ignored the rice, avoid mentioning Ayade and concentrated on his Covid-19 briefing..

But, the Rivers State governor, who possesses all the attributes of a an uncultured  snip, even in his tone of speech and mannerisms, knowing too well that he had nothing reasonable to say, because he is shallow in knowledge and bereft of decorum decided to spew bunkum by insulting Ayade and the good people of Cross River State.
Wike should be reminded that when Ayade spoke in public on ways to stem the spread of the Covid-19, being a brilliant academic and scientists, he advocated the use face mask or nose mask in public, even when it was not fashionable before the World Health Organisation, WHO. As of today, Ayade has been vindicated. As a policy, Nigeria has adopted the measure against the spread of Covid-19, and the WHO has since changed its position in face of the use of face mask and nose mask.

The  is the difference between class  here.... While Ayade has class,  Gov Wike belongs to the other wing.
Let it be known to him , and his deluded supporters, even in Cross River State, that Ayade was not elected in 2015 and 2019 to become and enemy of Abuja  to fight the federal government. Ayade did not make any campaign promise that he will fight the federal government if elected Governor of Cross River State. He only promised to do his best to improve the economic and total wellbeing of Cross River State and Crossriverians, through any justifiable means, including soliciting and getting the necessary financial and other forms of support from the federal government.

Ayade's hallmarks shows that he is properly schooled in the arts of human, public and governmental relations,  and not like many  that has non of these to boast of.
If not for what many believe can be linked to  his unsteady mental and psychological state, due to his nature of opening-up frontiers of war, where non existed before with  Crossriverians,  even when not provoked.
I think Gov Wike needs immediate attention of psychiatrists.

For the avoidance of doubts, Gov Wike should know henceforth that I and many others like me in and from Cross River State will reply him in his own coin whenever his roving brain pushes him to insult the governor Professor Ben Ayade and by extension the good people of the state.

And to those Cross riverians celebrating Gov Wikes stupidity for political reasons, they should hide their faces in shame.
It is shameful and shocking that such people, among them respected citizens of the state, can sit down and clap for the very man whose utterances is nothing but blatant insult to them also.

To this bunch of people, especially the politicians among them, Gov Wike or anyone from anywhere else can colonise the state, so long as they make political gains out of such servant and master relationship.

They should know, henceforth, that we will never allow that happen, and we will face them gallantly whenever they hire mercenaries  to attack our governor because they want to continue benefiting from the crumbs that fall from his table.

Gov Wike should take his schizophrenia elsewhere and live Ayade and the people of Cross River State out of his unwarranted fight with the federal government. Gov Wike's enemies must not be Ayade's enemies, and his wars must not be Ayade's wars.

SIGNED:
Goddie Akpama, Former Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council, Cross River State;
Former Cross River Stat Governorship Candidate, Progressives Peoples Alliance, PPA. 2011/12.

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Couple left many people in awe

Love they say can happen at unexpected time and is very hard bringing two different persons together.

At a time of Coronavirus pandemic, these couple, left many people in awe

Below are they photos

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Couple left many people in awe

Love they say can happen at unexpected time and is very hard bringing two different persons together.

At a time of Coronavirus pandemic, these couple, left many people in awe

Below are they photos

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NCDC STOP THE PRESSURE ON CROSS RIVER STATE NOW----SOCOCOVID

We invited you to our COVID-19 situation room to address urgent matters of national importance. Nigerians and the global world are aware that three states in Nigeria has recorded zero index case of COVID-19, these states are Cross River, kogi and Yobe.

We are alarmed at the insistence of National Center for Disease Control to send her staff to carryout test in Cross River state when it is yet to record any case of Corona virus.  The Nigerian government and its health systems are struggling and begging other nations for medical supplies such as ventilators, testing kits, personal protection equipment and so on and yet instead of deploying the few testing kits available to worst hit states lacking in prevention and management of corona virus, the NCDC is busy forcing itself to a state like Cross River that is yet to record any case of corona virus.

We are aware of the fact that even the developed world such as USA, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain and many more are yet to record appreciable numbers of testing due to low availability of testing kits. The case of USA readily comes to mind when Mr. Donald Trump announced his plans to reopen the economy, health professionals, business leaders and politicians warned him against the idea and advised the government to wait until enough appreciable test is achieved. Our case here is that Nigeria with marginal testing capability is more concerned through its organs, NCDC to deploy its testing kits to a state that has so far recorded zero COVID- 19 index case; what a preposterous idea! Or is there any hidden agenda on the side of NCDC?

Currently in Nigeria, Kano state seems to be the COVID 19 scarecrow amongst all Nigerians and the International community, we understand that only one testing center is situated in Kano state by NCDC and testing just resumed few days ago after being shut down. SOCOCOVID expects that setting up more testing centers in Kano State right now should be the right step and the right thing to do instead of wasting scarce commodity and resources on areas of less concern.

It is on record that governor Ayade and his gregarious team has done so well in the prevention of Corona virus in Cross River state, for example, the state leadership took proactive steps by enacting No mask no movement policy, established mask and other materials production center; established health surveillance team at the border areas.

Nigerians may not be aware of the strategies that Cross River state government designed and implemented in an attempt to ensure the state remains COVID-19 free;

They further established COVID-19 task force in all local government Areas of the state.
In addition, almost all LGAs has a wattsapp group where notable indigenes sensitise their people in local dialects, mobilise resources to compliment the state government efforts to curb the pandemic.
He embarked on free distribution of face mask to crossivarians.
All palliative efforts are coordinated through traditional Institutions strictly and the religious bodies both Christian and Muslims.
On-going employment of about 8,000 youths between the ages of 18-35, meant to reduce the pressure on food palliatives while concentration of distribution is focused on the aged, sick persons and vulnerable to assist them stay strong and safe throughout this challenging times.
The Government established an isolation center.
The Government gave Peace Corps of Nigeria a Toyota Hilux to assist in the enforcement of border policy of government.

Professor Ben Ayade being a scientist himself seems to be using his numerous academic achievements and his intellectual pot to salvage the situation as an environmental microbiologist.

We believe that professor Ben Ayade is worthy of emulation by all states especially those with higher case of COVID-19, it is not too late to be right.

It is worthy of note that, Governor Ayade enjoys the support of all organs of government, especially the State Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. E.J Williams.

 In case you are yet to be aware, Governor Ayade directed all Commissioners to relocate to their respective Local government Areas to enforce the NO MASK NO MOVEMENT POLICY, What else do NCDC want in Cross River State?

We urge NCDC to Supply Cross River state government with more testing kits or accept to be quarantined if they insist on wasting time in cross River state but SOCOCOVID advise to NCDC is stop the pressure on Cross River State and concentrate on Kano State, this is the voice of Nigerians.

The Society committee Against COVID-19 is a conglomeration of credible NGOs/Civil society Organisations established to compliment government efforts on COVID-19 and also a citizens advocacy group.
Thank you for attending.


Kenneth Ibe-kalu
National Coordinator
SOCOCOVID
08033013624

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NCDC STOP THE PRESSURE ON CROSS RIVER STATE NOW----SOCOCOVID

We invited you to our COVID-19 situation room to address urgent matters of national importance. Nigerians and the global world are aware that three states in Nigeria has recorded zero index case of COVID-19, these states are Cross River, kogi and Yobe.

We are alarmed at the insistence of National Center for Disease Control to send her staff to carryout test in Cross River state when it is yet to record any case of Corona virus.  The Nigerian government and its health systems are struggling and begging other nations for medical supplies such as ventilators, testing kits, personal protection equipment and so on and yet instead of deploying the few testing kits available to worst hit states lacking in prevention and management of corona virus, the NCDC is busy forcing itself to a state like Cross River that is yet to record any case of corona virus.

We are aware of the fact that even the developed world such as USA, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain and many more are yet to record appreciable numbers of testing due to low availability of testing kits. The case of USA readily comes to mind when Mr. Donald Trump announced his plans to reopen the economy, health professionals, business leaders and politicians warned him against the idea and advised the government to wait until enough appreciable test is achieved. Our case here is that Nigeria with marginal testing capability is more concerned through its organs, NCDC to deploy its testing kits to a state that has so far recorded zero COVID- 19 index case; what a preposterous idea! Or is there any hidden agenda on the side of NCDC?

Currently in Nigeria, Kano state seems to be the COVID 19 scarecrow amongst all Nigerians and the International community, we understand that only one testing center is situated in Kano state by NCDC and testing just resumed few days ago after being shut down. SOCOCOVID expects that setting up more testing centers in Kano State right now should be the right step and the right thing to do instead of wasting scarce commodity and resources on areas of less concern.

It is on record that governor Ayade and his gregarious team has done so well in the prevention of Corona virus in Cross River state, for example, the state leadership took proactive steps by enacting No mask no movement policy, established mask and other materials production center; established health surveillance team at the border areas.

Nigerians may not be aware of the strategies that Cross River state government designed and implemented in an attempt to ensure the state remains COVID-19 free;

They further established COVID-19 task force in all local government Areas of the state.
In addition, almost all LGAs has a wattsapp group where notable indigenes sensitise their people in local dialects, mobilise resources to compliment the state government efforts to curb the pandemic.
He embarked on free distribution of face mask to crossivarians.
All palliative efforts are coordinated through traditional Institutions strictly and the religious bodies both Christian and Muslims.
On-going employment of about 8,000 youths between the ages of 18-35, meant to reduce the pressure on food palliatives while concentration of distribution is focused on the aged, sick persons and vulnerable to assist them stay strong and safe throughout this challenging times.
The Government established an isolation center.
The Government gave Peace Corps of Nigeria a Toyota Hilux to assist in the enforcement of border policy of government.

Professor Ben Ayade being a scientist himself seems to be using his numerous academic achievements and his intellectual pot to salvage the situation as an environmental microbiologist.

We believe that professor Ben Ayade is worthy of emulation by all states especially those with higher case of COVID-19, it is not too late to be right.

It is worthy of note that, Governor Ayade enjoys the support of all organs of government, especially the State Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. E.J Williams.

 In case you are yet to be aware, Governor Ayade directed all Commissioners to relocate to their respective Local government Areas to enforce the NO MASK NO MOVEMENT POLICY, What else do NCDC want in Cross River State?

We urge NCDC to Supply Cross River state government with more testing kits or accept to be quarantined if they insist on wasting time in cross River state but SOCOCOVID advise to NCDC is stop the pressure on Cross River State and concentrate on Kano State, this is the voice of Nigerians.

The Society committee Against COVID-19 is a conglomeration of credible NGOs/Civil society Organisations established to compliment government efforts on COVID-19 and also a citizens advocacy group.
Thank you for attending.


Kenneth Ibe-kalu
National Coordinator
SOCOCOVID
08033013624

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WHAT SHE DIDN’T DO RIGHT

Saying Efioanwan Nsefik’s life is perfect is hilarious and fictitious. At Thirty Years, she said life have been a combination of all shades of colours representing experiences.

She grew up through discipline, pain, tears, betrayal and intimidation, then she held onto continuous self development, became ambitious, held fast to hard work which all led to her self discovery.

She may have been naïve at some point of her life (that is early rising) but definitely, what Efioanwan Nsefik can be remembered for is her determination, unmatchable ideas, her humility as perceived, her spirit of good cheer, hope on things and her overall belief that life’s good even in its worst state.

Being educated is a bonus for her coupled with the truth that she is a Christian. These became possible via her earthly parents who withheld nothing for her personal advancement.

Curiously, what did she do wrong?

1. Efioanwan Nsefik always held on to the ideology of repaying good with good. The reality was nothing near to her thought. Efioanwan Nsefik said:  “Life is a different ball game from Literatures. At times what is morally obtainable is physically  unpractised. She further stated that “When people’s consciences are dead, expect inactions.

2. Efioanwan Nsefik rarely had or held an opinion because of bullies. She  later came in terms with the fact that “what’s true if not said remains a thought”. She then opined that “to have an opinion is to be ready for attack(s)”. Efioanwan Nsefik felt that not all were lucky; some are oriented positively while others are disoriented. She says no need to talk dirty or be a bully.  “If everything means war to man, then man some day will go extinct”- Efioanwan Nsefik.


3. The thought that she hasn’t really cared enough for friends whom she lost to death. She said "seemingly, none truly cares if such doesn’t care enough”.

4. Relating to pleasing people, Efioanwan Nsefik thinks it's old fashioned. To her, pleasing oneself is in vogue. Efi said: “Pleasing people could also mean displeasing people”. Since we live once, we must live right. Ensure it’s you first!

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WHAT SHE DIDN’T DO RIGHT

Saying Efioanwan Nsefik’s life is perfect is hilarious and fictitious. At Thirty Years, she said life have been a combination of all shades of colours representing experiences.

She grew up through discipline, pain, tears, betrayal and intimidation, then she held onto continuous self development, became ambitious, held fast to hard work which all led to her self discovery.

She may have been naïve at some point of her life (that is early rising) but definitely, what Efioanwan Nsefik can be remembered for is her determination, unmatchable ideas, her humility as perceived, her spirit of good cheer, hope on things and her overall belief that life’s good even in its worst state.

Being educated is a bonus for her coupled with the truth that she is a Christian. These became possible via her earthly parents who withheld nothing for her personal advancement.

Curiously, what did she do wrong?

1. Efioanwan Nsefik always held on to the ideology of repaying good with good. The reality was nothing near to her thought. Efioanwan Nsefik said:  “Life is a different ball game from Literatures. At times what is morally obtainable is physically  unpractised. She further stated that “When people’s consciences are dead, expect inactions.

2. Efioanwan Nsefik rarely had or held an opinion because of bullies. She  later came in terms with the fact that “what’s true if not said remains a thought”. She then opined that “to have an opinion is to be ready for attack(s)”. Efioanwan Nsefik felt that not all were lucky; some are oriented positively while others are disoriented. She says no need to talk dirty or be a bully.  “If everything means war to man, then man some day will go extinct”- Efioanwan Nsefik.


3. The thought that she hasn’t really cared enough for friends whom she lost to death. She said "seemingly, none truly cares if such doesn’t care enough”.

4. Relating to pleasing people, Efioanwan Nsefik thinks it's old fashioned. To her, pleasing oneself is in vogue. Efi said: “Pleasing people could also mean displeasing people”. Since we live once, we must live right. Ensure it’s you first!

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CORONAVIRUS: BEN AKAK HAS DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP OUTSIDE GOVERNMENT

By Ernest Bassey

Ben Akak, the brain behind Ben Akak Foundation has demonstrated that he is a man with a golden heart. His benevolence to Crossriverians across the three senatorial districts of the state at this trying period of Coronavirus is a loud testimony about his person.

With his humanitarian gesture extending from communities in Southern, Central, and Northern Cross River State, it is evidently clear that Ben Akak is highly detribalized and non sectional in orientation and practice.

Ben Akak is an example of responsible leadership.

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CORONAVIRUS: BEN AKAK HAS DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP OUTSIDE GOVERNMENT

By Ernest Bassey

Ben Akak, the brain behind Ben Akak Foundation has demonstrated that he is a man with a golden heart. His benevolence to Crossriverians across the three senatorial districts of the state at this trying period of Coronavirus is a loud testimony about his person.

With his humanitarian gesture extending from communities in Southern, Central, and Northern Cross River State, it is evidently clear that Ben Akak is highly detribalized and non sectional in orientation and practice.

Ben Akak is an example of responsible leadership.

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NO FACE MASK NO ENTRY INTO ANY HOSPITAL--Dr. Betta Edu

Following the increasing rate of numbers of health workers affected by the Corona virus across the country especially in Lagos, the Honorable commissioner for health Dr Betta Edu has paid an unscheduled visit to General hospital calabar to meet with health workers on the front line.

The Chairman of the COVID -19 Taskforce insist that Only Persons  With Face Masks Should gain  Access Into Our Hospitals in Cross River state. Governor Ben Ayade’s  policy of no Mask no Movement applies here too.

Dr Betta Edu who placed a restriction order to all patients and anyone who wishes to access the health facilities across the State clearly stated the importance of the mask in providing protection to both sick and healthy persons. She said if everyone wears a mask the chances of transmission is as low as 1.5% as such no one without a nose mask will be allowed to pass through the hospital gate we must protect our health workers and clients at this critical time.

The Honorable Commissioner for Health during her visit to General Hospital Calabar was impress with the level of activities there, she held side meetings with the Medical Superintendent Dr Kumar and other health workers who were actively at work. She said Cross River State Government policy of "No Mask No Movement" should be implemented as precautionary measures against the deadly virus as their safety means a lot to Government.

Dr Edu before donating more Personal Protective Equipments to the hospital reiterated that the welfare and safety of the health workers in all the hospitals across the State should not be taken for granted. She advised them to always maintain a high index of suspicion and take precautionary measures even when dealing with patients and should not hesitate to report any suspected case of COVID-19 to the State epidemiologist for proper evacuation and attention.

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NO FACE MASK NO ENTRY INTO ANY HOSPITAL--Dr. Betta Edu

Following the increasing rate of numbers of health workers affected by the Corona virus across the country especially in Lagos, the Honorable commissioner for health Dr Betta Edu has paid an unscheduled visit to General hospital calabar to meet with health workers on the front line.

The Chairman of the COVID -19 Taskforce insist that Only Persons  With Face Masks Should gain  Access Into Our Hospitals in Cross River state. Governor Ben Ayade’s  policy of no Mask no Movement applies here too.

Dr Betta Edu who placed a restriction order to all patients and anyone who wishes to access the health facilities across the State clearly stated the importance of the mask in providing protection to both sick and healthy persons. She said if everyone wears a mask the chances of transmission is as low as 1.5% as such no one without a nose mask will be allowed to pass through the hospital gate we must protect our health workers and clients at this critical time.

The Honorable Commissioner for Health during her visit to General Hospital Calabar was impress with the level of activities there, she held side meetings with the Medical Superintendent Dr Kumar and other health workers who were actively at work. She said Cross River State Government policy of "No Mask No Movement" should be implemented as precautionary measures against the deadly virus as their safety means a lot to Government.

Dr Edu before donating more Personal Protective Equipments to the hospital reiterated that the welfare and safety of the health workers in all the hospitals across the State should not be taken for granted. She advised them to always maintain a high index of suspicion and take precautionary measures even when dealing with patients and should not hesitate to report any suspected case of COVID-19 to the State epidemiologist for proper evacuation and attention.

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GOVERNOR AYADE RELEASES COVID-19 HILUX TO PEACE CORPS AS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THICKENS

The governor of Cross River State, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade has released a Covid-19 branded Ford Ranger to the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Cross River State Command today April, 23rd, 2019.

This vehicle is meant to compliment the good work the Peace Corps is doing in the State. Recall that, the noble organization had deployed her officers across the State to enforce Government directive of no mask, no movement since April 7th when the operations began in the State.

The State Commandant, Patriot (Dr.) Okweche Dominic Odey who received the car through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu who also doubled as the Chairman of Covid-19 Taskforce in the State, thanked the supersonic and digital governor for the show of love and trust accorded the Peace Corps in the State.

The State Commandant applauded the Commissioner for health for her proactive drive in ensuring Government directive on Covid-19 is carried by all across the State.

The governor has specifically assigned Peace Corps to man some major borders in conjunction with other securities in the State.

The Commandant said, it is a call for more commitment which will be exemplified by the operations and gallantry of his men in the field.

Long live the governor of Cross River State
Long live Crossriverians
Long live the Peace Corps of Nigeria
#No_mask_no_movement.

REPORT BY: Okpokiri

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GOVERNOR AYADE RELEASES COVID-19 HILUX TO PEACE CORPS AS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THICKENS

The governor of Cross River State, Senator Prof. Ben Ayade has released a Covid-19 branded Ford Ranger to the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Cross River State Command today April, 23rd, 2019.

This vehicle is meant to compliment the good work the Peace Corps is doing in the State. Recall that, the noble organization had deployed her officers across the State to enforce Government directive of no mask, no movement since April 7th when the operations began in the State.

The State Commandant, Patriot (Dr.) Okweche Dominic Odey who received the car through the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu who also doubled as the Chairman of Covid-19 Taskforce in the State, thanked the supersonic and digital governor for the show of love and trust accorded the Peace Corps in the State.

The State Commandant applauded the Commissioner for health for her proactive drive in ensuring Government directive on Covid-19 is carried by all across the State.

The governor has specifically assigned Peace Corps to man some major borders in conjunction with other securities in the State.

The Commandant said, it is a call for more commitment which will be exemplified by the operations and gallantry of his men in the field.

Long live the governor of Cross River State
Long live Crossriverians
Long live the Peace Corps of Nigeria
#No_mask_no_movement.

REPORT BY: Okpokiri

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Covid-19: Cross River State Government seeks Intervention Fund from Federal Government --Dr. Betta Edu

Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government to assist the state in the fight against Corona virus.

The state Commissioner for Health who also double as the Chairman of Covid-19 taskforce response team, Dr. Betta Edu made the call during Press briefing in the Ministry of Health today at about 2:45pm in Calabar.

The commissioner, stated that the Federal Government should see it as a necessity to set up a Covid-19 testing centre in the state and provide ventilators across the 36 States including the FCT.

According to Betta Edu out of all the test so far conducted, all returned positive and Cross River State remain Covid-19 Free.

Meanwhile, Betta opined that Cross River State is threatened with the recorded cases in the nearby States which shared same boundaries with the state and Cameron with over 800 recorded cases.

"Apart from palliative measures to provide food to Cross Riverivian, the state is to recruit 400 doctors, 600 nurses and 100 disease surveillance officers across every village in the state.

In conclusion Betta added that Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has not supported the State in the fight against Covid-19 and therefore appeal for urgent support.

The slogan still remains " No mask, No movement.

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Covid-19: Cross River State Government seeks Intervention Fund from Federal Government --Dr. Betta Edu

Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government to assist the state in the fight against Corona virus.

The state Commissioner for Health who also double as the Chairman of Covid-19 taskforce response team, Dr. Betta Edu made the call during Press briefing in the Ministry of Health today at about 2:45pm in Calabar.

The commissioner, stated that the Federal Government should see it as a necessity to set up a Covid-19 testing centre in the state and provide ventilators across the 36 States including the FCT.

According to Betta Edu out of all the test so far conducted, all returned positive and Cross River State remain Covid-19 Free.

Meanwhile, Betta opined that Cross River State is threatened with the recorded cases in the nearby States which shared same boundaries with the state and Cameron with over 800 recorded cases.

"Apart from palliative measures to provide food to Cross Riverivian, the state is to recruit 400 doctors, 600 nurses and 100 disease surveillance officers across every village in the state.

In conclusion Betta added that Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has not supported the State in the fight against Covid-19 and therefore appeal for urgent support.

The slogan still remains " No mask, No movement.

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Covid-19 and Family Planning: EKPENYONG urge couples to seek professional advice for contraceptive use amidst lockdown

The Director General ,Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency,Dr Janet Ekpenyong is admonishing couples to consider taking up family planning methods that may suit them during the prolonged nationwide lockdown to avoid unplanned babies beyond the economic status of families .


The Director General,Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong made the admonition when she led a team of health workers in the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency  to various locations including the sea food market (Beach market), Watt market and other commercial centres in Calabar Municipal and Calabar South said young men and women who have attained sexual maturation should assist Government in population control by adopting family planning methods before entering  into any intimate relationship especially at this period when people are asked to spend more time at home with their families.


The DG urged young women of child bearing age along with their partners to visit health facilities closest to them for advice on methods which may be peculiar to them.
She stated that reproductive heath like every other health conditions requires the services of expert and professionals in order to gain optimal results and avoid complications that may possibly arise.

Dr Ekpenyong who spoke in both Efik and pidgin English also admonished them to take all Covid19 precautionary measures seriously as she disclosed that the government under the leadership of Senator Professor Ben Ayade has provided personal protective equipments as well as shutting of the borders leading into the state to prevent the spread of the virus to the state while also assuring them of improved welfare packages for the poor and vulnerable groups in the state .

"I must appreciate the effort of our digital Governor,Senator Professor Ben Ayade who's proactive nature has kept the state Covid-19 free, sure that at this moment of lock down, we all now have to spend better time with our spouses and as you know, they say body no be firewood, the result of it may be you ending up having children by chance and not by choice which may not match with your economic status for now and that is why we are here in beach market, we have gone to other places as well to sensitize people about Covid-19 and also family planning and contraceptive use.
Family planning is when you and your spouse agree on the number of children you wish to have and the spacing between each child, there are many methods and that is why we are here today to ensure that you know what it's all about so that you can make up your mind on which to go for".


"There are many methods, not just the use of condom, because these methods are peculiar to individuals, we want to advice you all to visit our facilities so that you end up having the one that suits your body system and convenient to you partner ".

The sensitization exercise had staff of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency including Mrs Elizabeth Umawu(Desk officer for family planning),Mrs Emem Achibong(Director ,Local Government Health Authority, Calabar south)and many other staff who displayed practical hand washing techniques as a means  to fight covid19.


Currently, family planning is said to be the only vaccine against mother and child mortality, with thousands of women dying daily at child birth and weeks after delivery, all hands must be on deck to promote family planning and contraceptive usage among partners to increase their chances of having a healthier reproductive life and to reduce the rate of abandoned children in the street.

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Covid-19 and Family Planning: EKPENYONG urge couples to seek professional advice for contraceptive use amidst lockdown

The Director General ,Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency,Dr Janet Ekpenyong is admonishing couples to consider taking up family planning methods that may suit them during the prolonged nationwide lockdown to avoid unplanned babies beyond the economic status of families .


The Director General,Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong made the admonition when she led a team of health workers in the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency  to various locations including the sea food market (Beach market), Watt market and other commercial centres in Calabar Municipal and Calabar South said young men and women who have attained sexual maturation should assist Government in population control by adopting family planning methods before entering  into any intimate relationship especially at this period when people are asked to spend more time at home with their families.


The DG urged young women of child bearing age along with their partners to visit health facilities closest to them for advice on methods which may be peculiar to them.
She stated that reproductive heath like every other health conditions requires the services of expert and professionals in order to gain optimal results and avoid complications that may possibly arise.

Dr Ekpenyong who spoke in both Efik and pidgin English also admonished them to take all Covid19 precautionary measures seriously as she disclosed that the government under the leadership of Senator Professor Ben Ayade has provided personal protective equipments as well as shutting of the borders leading into the state to prevent the spread of the virus to the state while also assuring them of improved welfare packages for the poor and vulnerable groups in the state .

"I must appreciate the effort of our digital Governor,Senator Professor Ben Ayade who's proactive nature has kept the state Covid-19 free, sure that at this moment of lock down, we all now have to spend better time with our spouses and as you know, they say body no be firewood, the result of it may be you ending up having children by chance and not by choice which may not match with your economic status for now and that is why we are here in beach market, we have gone to other places as well to sensitize people about Covid-19 and also family planning and contraceptive use.
Family planning is when you and your spouse agree on the number of children you wish to have and the spacing between each child, there are many methods and that is why we are here today to ensure that you know what it's all about so that you can make up your mind on which to go for".


"There are many methods, not just the use of condom, because these methods are peculiar to individuals, we want to advice you all to visit our facilities so that you end up having the one that suits your body system and convenient to you partner ".

The sensitization exercise had staff of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency including Mrs Elizabeth Umawu(Desk officer for family planning),Mrs Emem Achibong(Director ,Local Government Health Authority, Calabar south)and many other staff who displayed practical hand washing techniques as a means  to fight covid19.


Currently, family planning is said to be the only vaccine against mother and child mortality, with thousands of women dying daily at child birth and weeks after delivery, all hands must be on deck to promote family planning and contraceptive usage among partners to increase their chances of having a healthier reproductive life and to reduce the rate of abandoned children in the street.

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Biase Chairmanship Candidate, Hon Ada Charles leads Support Group to enforce no Mask no Movement Policy in Calabar Metropolis

The Chairmanship Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Biase Local Government Area, Hon. Ada Charles Egwu today led her BIASE IDEAL FAMILY support group to enforce the 'no mask, no movement policy of the State Governor, His Excellency,Sen (Prof) Ben Ayade in Calabar Metropolis.

Recall that Governor Ben Ayade had ordered a full enforcement of 'No Mask no Movement Policy' in a bid to curtail the spread of Convid 19 virus pandemic in Cross River State, following his resolve to ease some restrictions to allow economic activities to strive in the state.

The enforcement which was carried out along IBB Way and Stadium areas of the Metropolis was well attended by members of the BIASE IDEAL FAMILY which is the largest support group of the Hon Ada Charles Campaign Organisation with membership cutting across the 11 council wards of Biase lGA.

Hon. Ada expressed her satisfaction with the high level of compliance by motorists and commuters plying the route. Saying that Cross Riverians have keyed into the vision of Governor Ben Ayade led administration to kept the state free from from the Corona Virus pandemic.

The Biase LGA Chairman hopeful commend His Excellency for his proactive disposition and what she describes as a second to none approach to the management of the Convid 19 pandemic, whereby necessary medical equipment, political will, awareness campaigns and adequate logistics were being provided in lieu of any reported case of the virus. She further added that the Governor have been able to bring his vast experiences as a Professor of Science articulated with human sympathy and love for his people to bare in his fight against Coronona virus in Cross River State.

In the same vein, the Chairman of the BIASE IDEAL FAMILY support group, Hon. Ekuma Ngwu JP on behalf of the group use the opportunity to reiterate their approval and support to Hon. Ada Charles' candidacy assuring the Chairmanship hopeful on their commitment to support her at all times, before, during and after her tenure as Chairperson of Biase LGA.

Hon. Ngwu, also thank the Chairmanship hopeful and His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Esu for equally providing adequate sensitization and awareness campaigns about Convid 19 virus in Biase LGA.

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Biase Chairmanship Candidate, Hon Ada Charles leads Support Group to enforce no Mask no Movement Policy in Calabar Metropolis

The Chairmanship Candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Biase Local Government Area, Hon. Ada Charles Egwu today led her BIASE IDEAL FAMILY support group to enforce the 'no mask, no movement policy of the State Governor, His Excellency,Sen (Prof) Ben Ayade in Calabar Metropolis.

Recall that Governor Ben Ayade had ordered a full enforcement of 'No Mask no Movement Policy' in a bid to curtail the spread of Convid 19 virus pandemic in Cross River State, following his resolve to ease some restrictions to allow economic activities to strive in the state.

The enforcement which was carried out along IBB Way and Stadium areas of the Metropolis was well attended by members of the BIASE IDEAL FAMILY which is the largest support group of the Hon Ada Charles Campaign Organisation with membership cutting across the 11 council wards of Biase lGA.

Hon. Ada expressed her satisfaction with the high level of compliance by motorists and commuters plying the route. Saying that Cross Riverians have keyed into the vision of Governor Ben Ayade led administration to kept the state free from from the Corona Virus pandemic.

The Biase LGA Chairman hopeful commend His Excellency for his proactive disposition and what she describes as a second to none approach to the management of the Convid 19 pandemic, whereby necessary medical equipment, political will, awareness campaigns and adequate logistics were being provided in lieu of any reported case of the virus. She further added that the Governor have been able to bring his vast experiences as a Professor of Science articulated with human sympathy and love for his people to bare in his fight against Coronona virus in Cross River State.

In the same vein, the Chairman of the BIASE IDEAL FAMILY support group, Hon. Ekuma Ngwu JP on behalf of the group use the opportunity to reiterate their approval and support to Hon. Ada Charles' candidacy assuring the Chairmanship hopeful on their commitment to support her at all times, before, during and after her tenure as Chairperson of Biase LGA.

Hon. Ngwu, also thank the Chairmanship hopeful and His Excellency the Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Esu for equally providing adequate sensitization and awareness campaigns about Convid 19 virus in Biase LGA.

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PEACE CORPS BOSS LAUDS GOV. AYADE'S PROACTIVE DISPOSITION ON FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

The State Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Cross River State Command Patriot (Dr) Okweche Dominic, has lauded the efforts of the State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade for his proactive approach in the fight against the  Coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Okweche gave the commendation during his tour to all catchment areas that the Peace Corps officers are enforcing the 'no mask, no movement' order of the State Government.

Commandant added that he is  satisfied with the responses of Cross Riverian on ' no mask, no movement' order in the state, and plead the should continue to obey the directive of the government of the day for the betterment of all.

Okweche also commended the First Lady of Cross River  State, Dr. Linda Ayade  who “has continued to give her Husband , Prof Ben Ayade, the needed and necessary support that informed the successes achieved within this period of Covid 19 pandemic.”

The Peace Corps Boss  further praised the Chairman of Covid-19 response Team who also double as  Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu who has brought in her professional touch  in fighting COVID-19 pandemic.

Commandant also salute the role played by all the COVID-19 Task force team in Cross River State, adding that everything will be alright soon.

Also getting the commendation of Peace Corps Boss were the law enforcement agencies, Civil defense, Police, Army and others who He said conducted themselves professionally to execute the State Government order on lockdown.

He urged the people of the State to continue adhering strictly to the precautionary measures put in place by the State Governor for the safety of their health and overall weal of the State.

My name is Ofem, Jesam Igri
Publisher of www.detailingcrossriver.com

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PEACE CORPS BOSS LAUDS GOV. AYADE'S PROACTIVE DISPOSITION ON FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

The State Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Cross River State Command Patriot (Dr) Okweche Dominic, has lauded the efforts of the State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade for his proactive approach in the fight against the  Coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Okweche gave the commendation during his tour to all catchment areas that the Peace Corps officers are enforcing the 'no mask, no movement' order of the State Government.

Commandant added that he is  satisfied with the responses of Cross Riverian on ' no mask, no movement' order in the state, and plead the should continue to obey the directive of the government of the day for the betterment of all.

Okweche also commended the First Lady of Cross River  State, Dr. Linda Ayade  who “has continued to give her Husband , Prof Ben Ayade, the needed and necessary support that informed the successes achieved within this period of Covid 19 pandemic.”

The Peace Corps Boss  further praised the Chairman of Covid-19 response Team who also double as  Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu who has brought in her professional touch  in fighting COVID-19 pandemic.

Commandant also salute the role played by all the COVID-19 Task force team in Cross River State, adding that everything will be alright soon.

Also getting the commendation of Peace Corps Boss were the law enforcement agencies, Civil defense, Police, Army and others who He said conducted themselves professionally to execute the State Government order on lockdown.

He urged the people of the State to continue adhering strictly to the precautionary measures put in place by the State Governor for the safety of their health and overall weal of the State.

My name is Ofem, Jesam Igri
Publisher of www.detailingcrossriver.com

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COVID-19 sustainable livelihood palliative: Governor Ayade to Recruits 400 Doctors, 600 Nurses and 1000 Health surveillance officers

In view of the COVID-19 lockdown and its attendant consequences on livelihoods leading to job losses, daily income difficulties, waste of youthful energy, and in order to reduce public anxiety, youth restiveness and lower social tension, the Cross River State Government is set to recruit young men and women from the ages of 18-35, with the exception of those in the health sector, on a flat monthly salary of 30000 naira.

Accordingly, recruitment will be done as follows:

1. Agriculture
To ready the state’s agricultural sub-sector for a major role in a post-COVID-19 Nigeria, 5000 young people are to be recruited under a revolutionary agricultural Programme that utilizes modern farming techniques, mechanization and digitalization.
Her Excellency, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Ntufam Okon Nyong Owuna are to oversee the exercise.

Ayade Industrial Park is the venue for the recruitment exercise.

2. Environment
Another set of 1000 young people are to be recruited into various agencies of government, including the Green Police, whose core mandate include urban beautification, landscaping, maintenance of recreational parks, development of nurseries, horticulture and general sanitation.

Premises of the Cross River State Properties and Investment Limited (CROSPIL), State Housing, Calabar is the venue for the recruitment exercise for this category.

Hon. Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Mfon Bassey and his Urban Renewal Counter, Hon. Emmanuel Edward, are to take charge of the exercise.

3. Security
2000 young people are to be recruited into the state Homeland Security and the Border Patrol Agency with the key objective being the effective enforcement of the lockdown of the state’s extensive border lines.

U. J. Esuene Stadium is the venue for the recruitment exercise, with Brig Gen John Agim (rtd) and Director General of Border Commission, Mr. Noel Ugbong being in charge.

4. Health
In order to build capacity for COVID-19 response in the event of a full blown pandemic in the state, the following are to be recruited with immediate effect: 400 doctors, 600 nurses and 1000 health officers for COVID-19 surveillance across every village in the state.

Recruitment will be done through Ministry of Health with the Honorable Commissioner, Dr Beta Edu and the Head of Service, Dr Chris Ekpenyong Ita in charge.

The recruitment exercises are to hold simultaneously on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Remember, the no mask no movement policy means any applicant not wearing a nose mask will be denied entry into the recruitment grounds.

Signed

Barr Tina Banku Agbor
Secretary to the State Government

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COVID-19 sustainable livelihood palliative: Governor Ayade to Recruits 400 Doctors, 600 Nurses and 1000 Health surveillance officers

In view of the COVID-19 lockdown and its attendant consequences on livelihoods leading to job losses, daily income difficulties, waste of youthful energy, and in order to reduce public anxiety, youth restiveness and lower social tension, the Cross River State Government is set to recruit young men and women from the ages of 18-35, with the exception of those in the health sector, on a flat monthly salary of 30000 naira.

Accordingly, recruitment will be done as follows:

1. Agriculture
To ready the state’s agricultural sub-sector for a major role in a post-COVID-19 Nigeria, 5000 young people are to be recruited under a revolutionary agricultural Programme that utilizes modern farming techniques, mechanization and digitalization.
Her Excellency, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Ntufam Okon Nyong Owuna are to oversee the exercise.

Ayade Industrial Park is the venue for the recruitment exercise.

2. Environment
Another set of 1000 young people are to be recruited into various agencies of government, including the Green Police, whose core mandate include urban beautification, landscaping, maintenance of recreational parks, development of nurseries, horticulture and general sanitation.

Premises of the Cross River State Properties and Investment Limited (CROSPIL), State Housing, Calabar is the venue for the recruitment exercise for this category.

Hon. Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Mfon Bassey and his Urban Renewal Counter, Hon. Emmanuel Edward, are to take charge of the exercise.

3. Security
2000 young people are to be recruited into the state Homeland Security and the Border Patrol Agency with the key objective being the effective enforcement of the lockdown of the state’s extensive border lines.

U. J. Esuene Stadium is the venue for the recruitment exercise, with Brig Gen John Agim (rtd) and Director General of Border Commission, Mr. Noel Ugbong being in charge.

4. Health
In order to build capacity for COVID-19 response in the event of a full blown pandemic in the state, the following are to be recruited with immediate effect: 400 doctors, 600 nurses and 1000 health officers for COVID-19 surveillance across every village in the state.

Recruitment will be done through Ministry of Health with the Honorable Commissioner, Dr Beta Edu and the Head of Service, Dr Chris Ekpenyong Ita in charge.

The recruitment exercises are to hold simultaneously on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Remember, the no mask no movement policy means any applicant not wearing a nose mask will be denied entry into the recruitment grounds.

Signed

Barr Tina Banku Agbor
Secretary to the State Government

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