Skip to main content

Dr Ekpenyong Congratulates Dr Betta Edu For Rousing Welcome and Medical Outreach in Abi Local Government Area

 


The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has congratulated the All Progressive Congress National Women Leader, Dr Betta Edu for her triumphant homecoming and free medical Outreach in the town of Adadama , Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State.


The outreach which was part of Dr Betta Edu's homecoming celebration as a result of her  elevation to the most prolific women coordinator in the country had over 500 beneficiaries who were diagnosed, examined and offered treatment for their challenging health needs.


She said, such interventions which has been sustained for over 10 years, shows magnanimity and total love for the people, dispelling assertions that it was politically motivated.


"Today we are here to support our beautiful women leader and the most prolific women coordinator in the country who has brought quality and a lasting healthcare to  not just the people of Adadamawa ward , but Abi Local Government Area and Cross River State as a  whole.


For over 10 years, we have been coming here to support our people, the young, aged, vulnerable with both material and medical utilities courtesy of Dr Betta Edu and her family, today is another big day as our Doctors, Nurses and other health workers have already attended to over 500 people checking their blood pressure, sugar level and other diagnosis as well as administration of drugs to them.


I want to use this opportunity to congratulate her on her well deserved elevation to the national level as I'm assured that, through her office, more Cross Riverians will be empowered and uplifted in the nearest future".


The outreach also had the State's Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu, State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Mr Alphonsus Eba, Members of the Cross River State House of Assembly, State Executive Council and Chairmen of Council in Attendance.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution

  In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended t...
1 comment
Read more

Hope Waddell, Ex-Gov Ayade Settle Land Dispute, Launch 1bn Endowment Fund

  By Detailing News  The longstanding land dispute between the Presbyterian Church’s Hope Waddell Training Institution and the immediate past Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, has been amicably resolved, paving the way for renewed development at the historic institution. The Prelate of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. Ekpenyong Akpanika, represented by Most Rev. Daniel Etim, disclosed this at a press conference in Calabar on Monday. The briefing marked the commencement of activities for the 130th anniversary celebration of Hope Waddell Training Institution, which was established in 1895. According to him, the dispute was not solely between the Church and the former governor but also involved the institution’s Old Students Association. He explained that the contested land had historical significance as the former residence of the Inspector-General of Police. “The land issue was not just between Governor Ayade and the Church; it also involved the Old Students Associati...
Post a Comment
Read more

Gov’s Aide on Public Utilities Assesses Infrastructure at College of Health, Calabar

     By Detailing News  In a bid to revamp public utilities across Cross River State, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, embarked on a needs assessment tour of the College of Health Technology, Calabar, today March 12, 2025. The visit forms part of a statewide initiative to identify and restore non-functional public infrastructure, aligning with Governor Otu’s "First People’s Mantra", which prioritizes the well-being of citizens and economic growth through infrastructural development. Engr. Egbe emphasized the importance of rehabilitating public utilities to enhance their efficiency, encourage industrial growth, and create a conducive environment for investment in the state. "This tour is necessary to assess the state of public utilities and identify areas where the government must intervene. Many institutions, including this college, have pressing infrastructural challenges that hinder growth and academic excel...
Post a Comment
Read more