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   By: Eric Azogor, Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Assembly Liason The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, attains a remarkable feat in his people centered vision  as he offers a significant relief in a game changing move to redirect government focus from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to Human Development Index (HDI), as he actuates the early presentation of the N780.6bn appropriation bill for the 2026 Fiscal year. The special Assistant to the Governor on Assembly Liaison, Mr Eric Azogor further gave an enlightenment on the importance of the 2026 budget; that the proposed budget of ₦780.6billion budget of "Inclusive Growth" marks a 17 percent increase over 2025 budget of sustainable growth with ₦519.6 billion (67%) earmarked for capital expenditure and ₦260.96 billion (33%) for recurrent spending, with the sectoral distribution allocating ₦421 billion to the economic sector, ₦163 billion to social servic...

  The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Jerome Egbe PhD, has joined millions of Nigerians and supporters across the globe to celebrate Dr. Betta Edu on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as a woman of uncommon grace, strength, and purpose. In a goodwill message issued on Monday 27th Day of October 2025, Engr. Egbe hailed Dr. Edu as “a true symbol of service, compassion, and visionary leadership”, whose life continues to inspire countless people through excellence, commitment, and resilience. He noted that from her early years in the medical profession to her rise in governance, humanitarian work, and national leadership, Dr. Edu has consistently demonstrated that true greatness is found in serving humanity with humility and passion. “Dr. Edu has shown exceptional courage and compassion at every stage of her journey, lifting the poor, the vulnerable, and the downtrodden while inspiring a new generation of women and youths to be...

  Millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in celebrating the 39th birthday of Dr Betta Edu, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos to Maiduguri, Zamfara to Yenagoa, and Anambra to Calabar, members of the Coalition of Youths for Progressive Nigeria poured out messages of goodwill, lauding Dr Edu’s compassion-driven leadership and tireless efforts that have lifted thousands out of poverty and restored hope to vulnerable communities. In a statement signed by the Coalition’s National Coordinator, Abubakar Sumaila, the youths described Dr Edu as “a model of innovation and humanitarian excellence.” “Dr Betta Edu is not just a leader ,she’s a movement of hope and compassion.  Her story reminds every young Nigerian that service with integrity still matters,” the statement read. They commended her proactive approach to governance, her direct engagement with ...

  By Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair ANIPR,fMBI  "Men do not shape destiny; destiny produces the man for the hour."- Fidel Castro At 39, energetic, academically fortified, enterprising, and imbued with youthful zeal, Dr. Betta Edu stands as one of the brightest examples of destiny shaping leadership. Her trajectory through medicine, governance, humanitarian work, and politics has consistently reflected excellence, maturity, and compassion, proving that she was indeed produced by destiny for Nigeria, her generation, the globe and humanity. It is impossible to recount Dr. Edu’s enchanting public service journey without mentioning her deep love for the vulnerable, the poor, and the downtrodden. She is a beacon of hope for the masses, adored for her empathy, and admired for her capacity to deliver. Millions of Nigerian youths are inspired daily by her inner strength, innovative mind, and undaunted commitment to the Nigerian project! A Young Woman of Distinction Moments of reflection su...

The Special Adviser on Youths to Senator Eteng Jones, Comr. Gifted Nelson, has joined the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on its Central Senatorial Youth Tour, where he urged young people across the district to think beyond boundaries and work together to build a sustainable economy for themselves and for Cross River State. Speaking during the event, Comr. Gifted Nelson praised the NYCN for its commitment to youth engagement and empowerment across the senatorial district. He encouraged young people to embrace creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation as key drivers for self-reliance and community development. He also appealed to youths to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise, emphasizing that active participation in the electoral process is vital for effective representation and good governance. Reaffirming Senator Eteng Jones’ steadfast dedication to youth development, Comr. Gifted Nelson assured that the Senator will continue to supp...

  The Federal Ministry of Environment has officially joined Nigeria’s digital transformation drive with the launch of the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud Digitalisation Programme, marking a major step in the Federal Government’s effort to modernise public service operations and strengthen data sovereignty across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, described the initiative as “a milestone in modernising environmental governance and advancing Nigeria’s sustainability goals through technology.” “Digitalisation is no longer optional; it is a necessity,” the Minister said. “Through the Galaxy Backbone 1Government Cloud, we are enabling data-driven environmental management, eliminating paperwork, reducing operational costs, and directly cutting carbon emissions.” He added that the move would enhance transparency, promote evidence-based policymaking, and improve service de...