Covid-19: C’River Speaker Urges Nigerians to be Closer To God at Easter

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, has urged Nigerians and Cross Riverians in particular to continue to pray for the country and be closer to God amidst the rampaging Covid-19 pandemic.

The Speaker made this appeal in his Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Hope Obeten, and made available to newsmen in Calabar.

Williams said that the circumstances of the celebration this year’s Easter are peculiar, noting that like never before the world is bound together to deal with unprecedented adversity.

“Easter is all about the trial, crucifixion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time for sober reflection.

“However, we are celebrating this year’s Easter in very challenging circumstances occasioned by the outbreak and fast-spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic globally.

“But as children of the Living God, we should not despair, let us be prayerful and look up to the Author and Finisher of our Faith.

This current dark hour across the globe will give way to light,” the Speaker said.

“I want to commend our dear Governor for his relentless efforts in this trying period. He has been able to keep Cross River State Covid-19 free despite our neighbouring states recording cases. His novel policy of no mask no movement is today being copied in most states and countries,” he said.

The Speaker assured that the State Assembly will continue to provide legislative backing to support and improve the efforts of the Government in this trying period and beyond.

He also used the opportunity to commend the efforts of all the health workers and stakeholders who are at the frontline for God to protect them.

”Once again, On behalf of the leadership and members of the Cross River State House of Assembly, I wish us a Happy Easter, I urge us to strictly observe and adhere to instructions given by the state government on use of face mask, regular hand washing with soap, use of hand sanitiser and social distancing to curtail any eventuality.” he added.

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Covid-19: C’River Speaker Urges Nigerians to be Closer To God at Easter

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, has urged Nigerians and Cross Riverians in particular to continue to pray for the country and be closer to God amidst the rampaging Covid-19 pandemic.

The Speaker made this appeal in his Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Hope Obeten, and made available to newsmen in Calabar.

Williams said that the circumstances of the celebration this year’s Easter are peculiar, noting that like never before the world is bound together to deal with unprecedented adversity.

“Easter is all about the trial, crucifixion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time for sober reflection.

“However, we are celebrating this year’s Easter in very challenging circumstances occasioned by the outbreak and fast-spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic globally.

“But as children of the Living God, we should not despair, let us be prayerful and look up to the Author and Finisher of our Faith.

This current dark hour across the globe will give way to light,” the Speaker said.

“I want to commend our dear Governor for his relentless efforts in this trying period. He has been able to keep Cross River State Covid-19 free despite our neighbouring states recording cases. His novel policy of no mask no movement is today being copied in most states and countries,” he said.

The Speaker assured that the State Assembly will continue to provide legislative backing to support and improve the efforts of the Government in this trying period and beyond.

He also used the opportunity to commend the efforts of all the health workers and stakeholders who are at the frontline for God to protect them.

”Once again, On behalf of the leadership and members of the Cross River State House of Assembly, I wish us a Happy Easter, I urge us to strictly observe and adhere to instructions given by the state government on use of face mask, regular hand washing with soap, use of hand sanitiser and social distancing to curtail any eventuality.” he added.

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EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GOV BEN AYADE, ON HEALTH

At Easter, Christians all over the world come together in celebration of the redemption of man through Jesus Christ. Although, he was blameless, Jesus Christ accepted to die to reconcile man to God.

At Easter, humanity is called to partake in the friendship and blessings of the trinity: God the father, God the son, and God the holy spirit. Families and friends come together to share, in happiness, the salvation news that comes with this reunion of man with God, his creator.

Sadly but with great hope, the 2020 Easter has come amidst mixed feelings. Our society has been strained to it's breaking limits with many who are now sick or dead from COVID 19 pandemic.

As it is expected of a people's Government, our Governor and Government are aware of the sufferings on the land.

We have watched as our social values, acquired through years of human civilizations, have been turned into weapons of death against us. We are advised to avoid handshakes or hugging. We cannot kiss or peck one another as usual. We cannot associate in sports or in the usual meetings that are vital for our businesses to grow. Our schools are closed and churches are deserted. Today, our people are literarily worshiping our God in 'hiding'.

Family visits are discouraged. Many in our country have been forcefully taken away from their home and love by way of forced isolation in far away lands while others have done so at home by way of a difficult volitional duty to the state.

While we endure all these, families and individuals have seen their businesses ruined in the lock down. Painfully too, those who could feed themselves yesterday are dependent on handouts today.

All these notwithstanding, I bring you messages of hope: that we shall overcome these tough times. Our Government has been with Cross Riverians all along.

His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade has continued to monitor events with clinical attention. In his belief that life is our greatest assets, governor Ayade has continued to take steps to prevent the emergence of a COVID 19 case in Cross River state. In line with guidelines from the WHO and NCDC, the governor announced the stay at home executive order,  border closure, closure of schools as well as ban on all non essential gatherings in the state. We have been told to wash our hands regularly with soap and water and to use alcohol based hand sanitizers when and where the earlier are absent.

Other executive actions announced by His Excellency so far includes the social distancing and lately, the compulsory wearing of nose masks in Cross River state. Governor Ayade has similarly equipped isolation and treatment centres which are at various states of readiness, should a COVID 19 case be found in our population. Given that the novel disease has not treatment or vaccines, the governor has eloquently emphasized his preference for a Post - pandemic "COVID 19 - free" Cross River State by taking many personal actions.

For instance, Ayade has personally manned our various interstate and international borders, in rotations with our security operatives, to enforce their closure against those whose visit threaten our health.

Government has maintained the policy of the distributions of free nose masks, free food items and other social palliative measures which are now ready for distribution, within the week, to our citizens in all the wards in the state. The purpose is to lessen the deprivations and sufferings associated with the prevailing lockdown, especially for those whose trades remain in the prohibition list as well as other vulnerable populations in our communities who lack independent livelihood.

Finally, as a responsible government, we respect the views of citizens who have taken critical view of our responses so far. We promise to continuously improve our public messaging and to maintain consistency on the various safe behaviours advise that will remain valid means to prevent a COVID 19 case detection in Criss River state.

Thank you and God bless you all. Happy Easter.

Dr. Ushie, D. Edem.
Special Adviser to the governor on Health.

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EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GOV BEN AYADE, ON HEALTH

At Easter, Christians all over the world come together in celebration of the redemption of man through Jesus Christ. Although, he was blameless, Jesus Christ accepted to die to reconcile man to God.

At Easter, humanity is called to partake in the friendship and blessings of the trinity: God the father, God the son, and God the holy spirit. Families and friends come together to share, in happiness, the salvation news that comes with this reunion of man with God, his creator.

Sadly but with great hope, the 2020 Easter has come amidst mixed feelings. Our society has been strained to it's breaking limits with many who are now sick or dead from COVID 19 pandemic.

As it is expected of a people's Government, our Governor and Government are aware of the sufferings on the land.

We have watched as our social values, acquired through years of human civilizations, have been turned into weapons of death against us. We are advised to avoid handshakes or hugging. We cannot kiss or peck one another as usual. We cannot associate in sports or in the usual meetings that are vital for our businesses to grow. Our schools are closed and churches are deserted. Today, our people are literarily worshiping our God in 'hiding'.

Family visits are discouraged. Many in our country have been forcefully taken away from their home and love by way of forced isolation in far away lands while others have done so at home by way of a difficult volitional duty to the state.

While we endure all these, families and individuals have seen their businesses ruined in the lock down. Painfully too, those who could feed themselves yesterday are dependent on handouts today.

All these notwithstanding, I bring you messages of hope: that we shall overcome these tough times. Our Government has been with Cross Riverians all along.

His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade has continued to monitor events with clinical attention. In his belief that life is our greatest assets, governor Ayade has continued to take steps to prevent the emergence of a COVID 19 case in Cross River state. In line with guidelines from the WHO and NCDC, the governor announced the stay at home executive order,  border closure, closure of schools as well as ban on all non essential gatherings in the state. We have been told to wash our hands regularly with soap and water and to use alcohol based hand sanitizers when and where the earlier are absent.

Other executive actions announced by His Excellency so far includes the social distancing and lately, the compulsory wearing of nose masks in Cross River state. Governor Ayade has similarly equipped isolation and treatment centres which are at various states of readiness, should a COVID 19 case be found in our population. Given that the novel disease has not treatment or vaccines, the governor has eloquently emphasized his preference for a Post - pandemic "COVID 19 - free" Cross River State by taking many personal actions.

For instance, Ayade has personally manned our various interstate and international borders, in rotations with our security operatives, to enforce their closure against those whose visit threaten our health.

Government has maintained the policy of the distributions of free nose masks, free food items and other social palliative measures which are now ready for distribution, within the week, to our citizens in all the wards in the state. The purpose is to lessen the deprivations and sufferings associated with the prevailing lockdown, especially for those whose trades remain in the prohibition list as well as other vulnerable populations in our communities who lack independent livelihood.

Finally, as a responsible government, we respect the views of citizens who have taken critical view of our responses so far. We promise to continuously improve our public messaging and to maintain consistency on the various safe behaviours advise that will remain valid means to prevent a COVID 19 case detection in Criss River state.

Thank you and God bless you all. Happy Easter.

Dr. Ushie, D. Edem.
Special Adviser to the governor on Health.

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C'River: Edu Greets Health workers as she rekindle Hope on COVID-19

Calvary greetings dear Cross Riverians, today is a unique day that is celebrated all over the world. But it is quite unfortunate that at this same time there is a global pandemic.

Amidst the global pandemic, I want to assure Cross Riverians to remain calm and continue in deep fellowship with the Trinity because God will never abandon his people. Let us have a reassessment of our values and be morally justify.

All of us at Cross River State ministry of health are on top of our game to ensure that Cross River State is free and safe from Covid -19.

Our happiness is that the Digital  Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade is working assiduously during the day and night to fight Covid-19. He has also provided all the necessary support to curb the spread of the dreaded global pandemic.

Easter reminds us of God’s never-ending love for us. It teaches us that life is all about sacrifice. Let's show love to one another in whatever way as Christ did for mankind. Let us all together praise and worship God for his endless blessings.

 Have a blessed Easter.

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C'River: Edu Greets Health workers as she rekindle Hope on COVID-19

Calvary greetings dear Cross Riverians, today is a unique day that is celebrated all over the world. But it is quite unfortunate that at this same time there is a global pandemic.

Amidst the global pandemic, I want to assure Cross Riverians to remain calm and continue in deep fellowship with the Trinity because God will never abandon his people. Let us have a reassessment of our values and be morally justify.

All of us at Cross River State ministry of health are on top of our game to ensure that Cross River State is free and safe from Covid -19.

Our happiness is that the Digital  Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade is working assiduously during the day and night to fight Covid-19. He has also provided all the necessary support to curb the spread of the dreaded global pandemic.

Easter reminds us of God’s never-ending love for us. It teaches us that life is all about sacrifice. Let's show love to one another in whatever way as Christ did for mankind. Let us all together praise and worship God for his endless blessings.

 Have a blessed Easter.

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NOT ALL DEATH THIS PERIOD IS FROM CORONA VIRUS ....Dr Betta Edu

Information reaching the Cross River state ministry of health and the COVID - 19 response situation room  has shown evidence of artificial scare created by some members of the fifth columnist who believe that by causing false scare, certain Local Governments will receive more funding and support than others or more attention than others

The public is by this notice requested to completely disregard this information as the are distractions in the fight against COVID -19. The false report revealed that two ladies who returned from Italy through Cameroon have died of Corona virus at Bomaji village in Eastern Boki after infecting some persons.

First we must clearly state that our dear state is COVID-19 Free and this has become a source of worry for some persons who believe by their speculations the state should have recorded several

 cases. Some Persons have gone as far as signing and circulating false press release claiming it was under signed by the Honorable Commissioner For Health or Chief Press Secretary to Governor, just in bid a to mislead the public and cause chaos.

As a responsive proactive Government under Sen Ben Ayade, we have always sent several samples of suspected case who meet the NCDC Criteria, last week all samples sent came back negative. we will continue to send samples if we find cases which meet the criteria.

Furthermore, Disease Surveillance and notifications Officers in Boki have  been sent to follow up on the case and found same to be false as no previous medical history was suggestive of Corona Virus disease. NOT ALL DEATH THIS PERIOD IS FROM CORONA VIRUS!

Finally, the pro active world renowned Governor of Cross River State Prof Ben Ayade has provided for taskforce in all the border communities, maned by Commissioners and their team members, working with security agencies to keep our borders closed to Cameroonians

Members of the public are advised not to panic or circulate false rumors, stay at home and ensure their hands are washed often as this will help keep our state  COVID -19 free

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NOT ALL DEATH THIS PERIOD IS FROM CORONA VIRUS ....Dr Betta Edu

Information reaching the Cross River state ministry of health and the COVID - 19 response situation room  has shown evidence of artificial scare created by some members of the fifth columnist who believe that by causing false scare, certain Local Governments will receive more funding and support than others or more attention than others

The public is by this notice requested to completely disregard this information as the are distractions in the fight against COVID -19. The false report revealed that two ladies who returned from Italy through Cameroon have died of Corona virus at Bomaji village in Eastern Boki after infecting some persons.

First we must clearly state that our dear state is COVID-19 Free and this has become a source of worry for some persons who believe by their speculations the state should have recorded several

 cases. Some Persons have gone as far as signing and circulating false press release claiming it was under signed by the Honorable Commissioner For Health or Chief Press Secretary to Governor, just in bid a to mislead the public and cause chaos.

As a responsive proactive Government under Sen Ben Ayade, we have always sent several samples of suspected case who meet the NCDC Criteria, last week all samples sent came back negative. we will continue to send samples if we find cases which meet the criteria.

Furthermore, Disease Surveillance and notifications Officers in Boki have  been sent to follow up on the case and found same to be false as no previous medical history was suggestive of Corona Virus disease. NOT ALL DEATH THIS PERIOD IS FROM CORONA VIRUS!

Finally, the pro active world renowned Governor of Cross River State Prof Ben Ayade has provided for taskforce in all the border communities, maned by Commissioners and their team members, working with security agencies to keep our borders closed to Cameroonians

Members of the public are advised not to panic or circulate false rumors, stay at home and ensure their hands are washed often as this will help keep our state  COVID -19 free

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CR Speaker Tasks Members on use of facemasks

        By Itam Offor, MOI officer reporting from CRSHA

         The Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Williams, on Thursday, at plenary insisted that Legislators made contributions with their facemasks on.


        Williams himself had put on his mask as he led the leadership of the House into the chambers to hold an emergency plenary convened to primarily work out modalities for the Lawmakers to contribute their quota in the fight against the current Coronavirus pandemic.


        The Speaker had earlier, while talking to journalists, appealed to Cross Riverians to co-operate with the Government and obey all Government directives including; the stay-home order, regular washing of hands with soap and running water, use of hand sanitizers and other measures put in place to forestall the spread of COVID 19.


        He also appealed to his constituents (Yakurr II) using the Yakurr language to stay safe while praying to God to protect Cross Riverians from the deadly COVID 19 pandemic.

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CR Speaker Tasks Members on use of facemasks

        By Itam Offor, MOI officer reporting from CRSHA

         The Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Williams, on Thursday, at plenary insisted that Legislators made contributions with their facemasks on.


        Williams himself had put on his mask as he led the leadership of the House into the chambers to hold an emergency plenary convened to primarily work out modalities for the Lawmakers to contribute their quota in the fight against the current Coronavirus pandemic.


        The Speaker had earlier, while talking to journalists, appealed to Cross Riverians to co-operate with the Government and obey all Government directives including; the stay-home order, regular washing of hands with soap and running water, use of hand sanitizers and other measures put in place to forestall the spread of COVID 19.


        He also appealed to his constituents (Yakurr II) using the Yakurr language to stay safe while praying to God to protect Cross Riverians from the deadly COVID 19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: C’River Lawmakers Passes Bill to Control Pandemic

 By Itam Offor



The Cross River State corona virus and other epidemic/pandemic Bill 2020, has been passed into Law by the State Lawmakers.


The Bill which was passed during an emergency plenary session held in the Assembly complex in Calabar, seeks the prevention and control of COVID 19 and other health emergencies as well as the establishment of trust fund which will enable the State Government work towards the protection, welfare and security of the citizens.



According to the lead sponsor of the Bill, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, member representing Boki II, the coronavirus Bill will also give powers to the State Governor, “for the intervention and management of the threat of coronavirus or other epidemic/pandemic to safeguard human lives”.


Bisong, drew the attention of his colleagues to the current global challenge where even world powers like the USA and the UK have been overwhelmed by the pandemic and urged members to support the speedy passage of the Bill.


In their respective contributions, the Lawmakers unanimously agreed to pass the  Bill to safeguard the lives of Cross Riverians.


The Lawmakers expressed appreciation to God that the State has not recorded any confirmed case of the virus and commended Governor Ben Ayade for his proactiveness and commitment to ensuring that the State remains safe.


The House which suspended order 7.2 of it’s House rules to enable it hold the emergency plenary session, read the Bill a first and second time before dissolving into the Committee of the Whole to deliberate on the Bill.


On his part, the Speaker, Rt. Hon Eteng Williams expressed satisfaction that Members placed the well-being of the citizens above personal interest by attending the emergency plenary session despite the ongoing lockdown. The Bill was subsequently read a third time by the Clerk, Barr Bassey Ekpenyong and passed into law.

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COVID-19: C’River Lawmakers Passes Bill to Control Pandemic

 By Itam Offor



The Cross River State corona virus and other epidemic/pandemic Bill 2020, has been passed into Law by the State Lawmakers.


The Bill which was passed during an emergency plenary session held in the Assembly complex in Calabar, seeks the prevention and control of COVID 19 and other health emergencies as well as the establishment of trust fund which will enable the State Government work towards the protection, welfare and security of the citizens.



According to the lead sponsor of the Bill, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, member representing Boki II, the coronavirus Bill will also give powers to the State Governor, “for the intervention and management of the threat of coronavirus or other epidemic/pandemic to safeguard human lives”.


Bisong, drew the attention of his colleagues to the current global challenge where even world powers like the USA and the UK have been overwhelmed by the pandemic and urged members to support the speedy passage of the Bill.


In their respective contributions, the Lawmakers unanimously agreed to pass the  Bill to safeguard the lives of Cross Riverians.


The Lawmakers expressed appreciation to God that the State has not recorded any confirmed case of the virus and commended Governor Ben Ayade for his proactiveness and commitment to ensuring that the State remains safe.


The House which suspended order 7.2 of it’s House rules to enable it hold the emergency plenary session, read the Bill a first and second time before dissolving into the Committee of the Whole to deliberate on the Bill.


On his part, the Speaker, Rt. Hon Eteng Williams expressed satisfaction that Members placed the well-being of the citizens above personal interest by attending the emergency plenary session despite the ongoing lockdown. The Bill was subsequently read a third time by the Clerk, Barr Bassey Ekpenyong and passed into law.

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Covid-19: Cross River State receives 6000 bags of semovita from Flourmill

As donations trickle in from organizations and private firms for the fight against Coronavirus in the state, the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency Dr Linda Ayade and the Cross River State Covid-19 Taskforce team led by the honorable commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu were on ground to received 6,000 bags of semovita donated by Flourmill PLC at the Food Bank Warehouse, State Housing Estate Calabar as part of their cooperate social responsibility aim at supporting the State provide food for the poorest and the most vulnerable households in Cross River State as part of efforts to cushion the effect of stay at home order.

Her Excellency, Dr Linda Ayade who received the items with joy thank the company for the huge donations and assured them of equal distributions to households across the State. She stated that more of this support is needed in the State as all hands must be on deck to ensure people don't suffer the economic effect of border shut down and stay at home order of the State Government.

"You see the lock out was necessary, a precautionary step to stop the virus from entering the State. The virus doesn't move around but people move around with it, so with the gesture of Flourmill Nigeria I can assure Cross Riverians that in a week time all households within the register will get same as we move to defeat the pandemic. Her Excellency noted.

Similarly, Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu commended Flourmill for their passionate support.  She said Covid-19 response in Cross River State is aimed at prevention and so preventing the virus will work effectively if people stay at home and observe social distancing with frequent hand washing but this could be frustrated if people are hungry and the only means for them is to go out and cater for food thus defeating the essence of stay at home order. This according to her prompted His Excellency, Senator Prof Ben Ayade to ease the effect of staying at home by providing food for households across the state using the World bank register.

She assured Cross Riverians that food will go round to all households in the State while appealing for patience as distribution will commence immediately all food items are fully received from farmers as ordered

Present at the warehouse to received Flourmill donation was Chairman Food Bank Commission, Mrs Mercy Akpama, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Welfare, Mrs Blessing Egbara and Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Mr Asu Okang. Etc

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Covid-19: Cross River State receives 6000 bags of semovita from Flourmill

As donations trickle in from organizations and private firms for the fight against Coronavirus in the state, the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency Dr Linda Ayade and the Cross River State Covid-19 Taskforce team led by the honorable commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu were on ground to received 6,000 bags of semovita donated by Flourmill PLC at the Food Bank Warehouse, State Housing Estate Calabar as part of their cooperate social responsibility aim at supporting the State provide food for the poorest and the most vulnerable households in Cross River State as part of efforts to cushion the effect of stay at home order.

Her Excellency, Dr Linda Ayade who received the items with joy thank the company for the huge donations and assured them of equal distributions to households across the State. She stated that more of this support is needed in the State as all hands must be on deck to ensure people don't suffer the economic effect of border shut down and stay at home order of the State Government.

"You see the lock out was necessary, a precautionary step to stop the virus from entering the State. The virus doesn't move around but people move around with it, so with the gesture of Flourmill Nigeria I can assure Cross Riverians that in a week time all households within the register will get same as we move to defeat the pandemic. Her Excellency noted.

Similarly, Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu commended Flourmill for their passionate support.  She said Covid-19 response in Cross River State is aimed at prevention and so preventing the virus will work effectively if people stay at home and observe social distancing with frequent hand washing but this could be frustrated if people are hungry and the only means for them is to go out and cater for food thus defeating the essence of stay at home order. This according to her prompted His Excellency, Senator Prof Ben Ayade to ease the effect of staying at home by providing food for households across the state using the World bank register.

She assured Cross Riverians that food will go round to all households in the State while appealing for patience as distribution will commence immediately all food items are fully received from farmers as ordered

Present at the warehouse to received Flourmill donation was Chairman Food Bank Commission, Mrs Mercy Akpama, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Welfare, Mrs Blessing Egbara and Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Mr Asu Okang. Etc

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Covid-19: security agencies must beef up border surveillance - SA Security

By Kingsley Agim

The Special Assistant on Security - Central, Cross River State, Mr. Tawo Obi Ogar, has charged security agencies in the State to beef up border surveillance amidst the rising spate of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr. Ogar, who gave the charge while speaking to journalists in his country home in Bendeghe-Ekiem, where he is carrying out massive enlightenment campaign to ensure compliance from his local community to precautionary measures against the deadly corona virus, further stated that the State's  peculiarity in terrain, as well as having international boundaries with Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, underscores the pertinence for complete border closure.

The Special Assistant on Security told newsmen that in the Central District of the State, there have been constant liaison with relevant security agencies in ensuring that all entries into the State are blocked to forestall any risk of the Covid-19 pandemic in Cross River State.

The SA lauded Governor Ben Ayade's proactive approach towards the fight against the deadly corona virus in Cross River State, which had seen him inaugurated the Covid-19 team, empowered it with 20 cars and a 500 million naira bounty and also a detailed arrangement for feeding of 44, 000 households in the State during this period.

Mr. Ogar further stated that apart from the trailblazing agro-industrialization exploits of the Ayade-led administration, the mass production of masks by the Cross River Garment Factory for eventual distribution to Cross Riverians and residents of the State, further highlights Governor Ayade's clairvoyance in pitching Cross River in the map of industrialization.

He reminded Cross Riverians of the high premium Governor Ayade places in the health and safety of the citizens, assuring them that the government will continue working round the clock towards a Covid-19 free Cross River State.

The SA advised Cross Riverians and residents of the State to strictly adhere to the precautionary measures put in place in place, as well as the stay at home order for the overall weal of the State.

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Covid-19: security agencies must beef up border surveillance - SA Security

By Kingsley Agim

The Special Assistant on Security - Central, Cross River State, Mr. Tawo Obi Ogar, has charged security agencies in the State to beef up border surveillance amidst the rising spate of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr. Ogar, who gave the charge while speaking to journalists in his country home in Bendeghe-Ekiem, where he is carrying out massive enlightenment campaign to ensure compliance from his local community to precautionary measures against the deadly corona virus, further stated that the State's  peculiarity in terrain, as well as having international boundaries with Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, underscores the pertinence for complete border closure.

The Special Assistant on Security told newsmen that in the Central District of the State, there have been constant liaison with relevant security agencies in ensuring that all entries into the State are blocked to forestall any risk of the Covid-19 pandemic in Cross River State.

The SA lauded Governor Ben Ayade's proactive approach towards the fight against the deadly corona virus in Cross River State, which had seen him inaugurated the Covid-19 team, empowered it with 20 cars and a 500 million naira bounty and also a detailed arrangement for feeding of 44, 000 households in the State during this period.

Mr. Ogar further stated that apart from the trailblazing agro-industrialization exploits of the Ayade-led administration, the mass production of masks by the Cross River Garment Factory for eventual distribution to Cross Riverians and residents of the State, further highlights Governor Ayade's clairvoyance in pitching Cross River in the map of industrialization.

He reminded Cross Riverians of the high premium Governor Ayade places in the health and safety of the citizens, assuring them that the government will continue working round the clock towards a Covid-19 free Cross River State.

The SA advised Cross Riverians and residents of the State to strictly adhere to the precautionary measures put in place in place, as well as the stay at home order for the overall weal of the State.

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COVID-19: Peace Corps partner FG to curtail spread of virus

The PeaceCorps OfNigeria (PCN) has expressed willingness and readiness to partner with the Federal Government and the various State Government to combat the spread of covid-19 in the country.

National Commandant of the Corps Amb. DrDickson Akoh made the disclosure at a news conference, on Friday in Abuja.
Akoh also said that the corps would assist government in creating awareness at the grass root on the dangers of the dreaded COVID-19 and measures to forestall its spread.

He also said that the corps would deploy members of the organisation to public places such as markets, motor parks, recreational centres, offices to distribute hand sanitisers and nose masks.

He emphasised that one of the cardinal function of peace corps of Nigeria was to serve as a reservoir and spring-board of man-power for volunteerism and involvement in social and community services in times of needs.

According to him, the corps currently has membership strength of 187,000 youths comprising of regular members and Volunteers with network of branches in the 36 States of the Federation, including Federal Capital Territory.

Akoh said that the organisation directed its officers at the various State Commands to be on standby and to avail their services on voluntary basis should the need arise for their services to be engaged by either the Federal or the various State Governments.

” While we commend the Federal and various State Governments for the steps taken so far to curb this menace from further spread.

” It is thus our patriotic concern and commitment that we wish to register our willingness and readiness to partner with the Federal Government and the various State Government, through the Federal/States Ministries of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),” he said.

Akoh warned against politicisation of covid-19, saying ” it is sad to note that some Nigerians have decided to politicise this national tragedy when actually the current pandemic calls for sobriety and empathy for any individual that is infected by the COVID-19.

” A situation whereby people celebrate or express happiness over fellow Nigerians that are infected by the virus is completely un-African and ungodly.

” The COVID-19 is a pandemic that has no identity, and it is an ailment that no one would wish for him or herself. ”

The peace corps boss, therefore, implored all Nigerians and foreigners alike regardless of social, political and religious affiliations to unite with a view to stop further spread of the virus.

He also urged all and sundry to take all necessary precautionary measures in order to stay safe and healthy.

Akoh said that government’s strenuous efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic, which had created an atmosphere of national emergency, deserves concerted efforts by all and sundry to contain the deadly virus.

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COVID-19: Peace Corps partner FG to curtail spread of virus

The PeaceCorps OfNigeria (PCN) has expressed willingness and readiness to partner with the Federal Government and the various State Government to combat the spread of covid-19 in the country.

National Commandant of the Corps Amb. DrDickson Akoh made the disclosure at a news conference, on Friday in Abuja.
Akoh also said that the corps would assist government in creating awareness at the grass root on the dangers of the dreaded COVID-19 and measures to forestall its spread.

He also said that the corps would deploy members of the organisation to public places such as markets, motor parks, recreational centres, offices to distribute hand sanitisers and nose masks.

He emphasised that one of the cardinal function of peace corps of Nigeria was to serve as a reservoir and spring-board of man-power for volunteerism and involvement in social and community services in times of needs.

According to him, the corps currently has membership strength of 187,000 youths comprising of regular members and Volunteers with network of branches in the 36 States of the Federation, including Federal Capital Territory.

Akoh said that the organisation directed its officers at the various State Commands to be on standby and to avail their services on voluntary basis should the need arise for their services to be engaged by either the Federal or the various State Governments.

” While we commend the Federal and various State Governments for the steps taken so far to curb this menace from further spread.

” It is thus our patriotic concern and commitment that we wish to register our willingness and readiness to partner with the Federal Government and the various State Government, through the Federal/States Ministries of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),” he said.

Akoh warned against politicisation of covid-19, saying ” it is sad to note that some Nigerians have decided to politicise this national tragedy when actually the current pandemic calls for sobriety and empathy for any individual that is infected by the COVID-19.

” A situation whereby people celebrate or express happiness over fellow Nigerians that are infected by the virus is completely un-African and ungodly.

” The COVID-19 is a pandemic that has no identity, and it is an ailment that no one would wish for him or herself. ”

The peace corps boss, therefore, implored all Nigerians and foreigners alike regardless of social, political and religious affiliations to unite with a view to stop further spread of the virus.

He also urged all and sundry to take all necessary precautionary measures in order to stay safe and healthy.

Akoh said that government’s strenuous efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic, which had created an atmosphere of national emergency, deserves concerted efforts by all and sundry to contain the deadly virus.

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COVID-19: Muslims obey State Directives over Closure of Mosque in Calabar--- Dr. Betta Edu

Cross River State Government says total compliance on closure of  mosques in the state will be enforce by the hadhoc taskforce Committe on COVID-19 inline with the directive given by Governor Ben Ayade on Social and religious shutdown order.

Commissioner for health, Dr Betta Edu who went round on inspection today, disclosed that no Friday Prayer held in any mosque in calabar after herself and her colleague visited the council of imams and Scholars in Cross River State at the Eastern Naval Command Central Mosque in Calabar.

Edu said the meeting became imperative, due to intelligence report given that some mosques were still praying in congregation, saying the directive is aim to curtail the deadly Coronavirus disease which has Continue to be on the increase in Nigeria.

The Commissioner said though, there is no confirm case of Covid-19 in Cross River yet,all efforts to stop it's coming into the state can only be achieved with the support of the Muslim Communities by keeping the stay at home order.

She again reminded the Imams and Scholars of  "Closure of all mosques in the state pending when the order is lifted" according to the directive of the State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade.

On his part,the Special Adviser to the Governor on Muslim Affairs,Alhaji Hassan Tanimu whose office was Incharge of the meeting ,told the Muslim Scholars that churches have been given the same order "in the interest of our Health"

Tanimu who commended Dr Edu for her timely intervention on any issues related to health ,said Governor Ben Ayade had appointed a square peg in a quare hole.

"My people I only called the Commissioner for health concerning this meeting  this morning and despite all her busy schedules at this critical time,she find time to be here with us,this is true service for the people"he said .

Some of the Imams who spoke at the event including,Chief Imam of Calabar Central Mosque, Ustaz Kabeer Olowolayemo,Major Alaaya of the 13 brigade of  Nigerian Army, Navy, Imam of the two  Bogobiri Central mosques and others assured Government of the enforcement order.

The Imams who thanked Governor Ayade for the appointment of special Adviser on Muslim Affairs which is the first in the history of the state,called  for better working relationship between Muslims in the state  and Government.

The Commissioner used the period of the meeting to distribute hand sanitizers and other protective equipments to the Council of imams and scholars to prevent COVID-19 pandemic .

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COVID-19: Muslims obey State Directives over Closure of Mosque in Calabar--- Dr. Betta Edu

Cross River State Government says total compliance on closure of  mosques in the state will be enforce by the hadhoc taskforce Committe on COVID-19 inline with the directive given by Governor Ben Ayade on Social and religious shutdown order.

Commissioner for health, Dr Betta Edu who went round on inspection today, disclosed that no Friday Prayer held in any mosque in calabar after herself and her colleague visited the council of imams and Scholars in Cross River State at the Eastern Naval Command Central Mosque in Calabar.

Edu said the meeting became imperative, due to intelligence report given that some mosques were still praying in congregation, saying the directive is aim to curtail the deadly Coronavirus disease which has Continue to be on the increase in Nigeria.

The Commissioner said though, there is no confirm case of Covid-19 in Cross River yet,all efforts to stop it's coming into the state can only be achieved with the support of the Muslim Communities by keeping the stay at home order.

She again reminded the Imams and Scholars of  "Closure of all mosques in the state pending when the order is lifted" according to the directive of the State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade.

On his part,the Special Adviser to the Governor on Muslim Affairs,Alhaji Hassan Tanimu whose office was Incharge of the meeting ,told the Muslim Scholars that churches have been given the same order "in the interest of our Health"

Tanimu who commended Dr Edu for her timely intervention on any issues related to health ,said Governor Ben Ayade had appointed a square peg in a quare hole.

"My people I only called the Commissioner for health concerning this meeting  this morning and despite all her busy schedules at this critical time,she find time to be here with us,this is true service for the people"he said .

Some of the Imams who spoke at the event including,Chief Imam of Calabar Central Mosque, Ustaz Kabeer Olowolayemo,Major Alaaya of the 13 brigade of  Nigerian Army, Navy, Imam of the two  Bogobiri Central mosques and others assured Government of the enforcement order.

The Imams who thanked Governor Ayade for the appointment of special Adviser on Muslim Affairs which is the first in the history of the state,called  for better working relationship between Muslims in the state  and Government.

The Commissioner used the period of the meeting to distribute hand sanitizers and other protective equipments to the Council of imams and scholars to prevent COVID-19 pandemic .

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