CRSG Scores United Nations High, Describes Partnership as synergistic

The Cross River State government has described the interventionist efforts by the United Nations (UN) accelerated developments in the state as 'wonderful'. The commendation was made by the state Commissioner for International Development Cooperation, Dr Inyang Asibong during the opening session of the 2022 AWR annual review meeting with the UN agencies in Calabar. Nine UN bodies; UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNDP, FAO, UNHCR, UN Women operate in the state as intervention organs in the areas of health, education, gender based violence, water and sanitation as well as women and youth emancipation. Delivering her remarks at the 2022 AWR annual review on Friday in Calabar, Dr Asibong said: "The state government wishes to appreciate UNFPA, the lead agency coordinating the UN bodies in the state. You all have been wonderful in your collaborative programs in Cross River. "Through these synergies so much progress has been achieved in the area of reproductive health and population dynamics, gender based violence and other supports regarding coordination. "We also sincerely thank other UN bodies such as WHO, UNWOMEN, UNICEF, UNIDO, FAO, UNESCO, UNDP and UNHCR for all their interventions. The Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade sends his heartwarming appreciation to UNFPA and all the UN organs for the partnerships. "This meeting is special because it is coming at the end of the 8th country program. We are looking at planning for the 9th program cycle which covers between 2023 to 2027", Asibong stated.

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Engr. Jerome Egbe Visits NSCDC Command for Strategic Partnership on Public Utilities

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, today, October 8, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River Command, Mr. Brown Charles, in Calabar. The visit centered on establishing a strategic partnership to protect and secure public utilities across the state from vandals and criminal elements. During the meeting, Engr. Egbe emphasized the importance of safeguarding all critical public infrastructure and ensuring close collaboration between the Ministry of Public Utilities and the NSCDC in achieving the Governor’s vision for a sustainable and secure state. He also inspected the state of the Command’s facilities and sympathized with the personnel over the recent rainstorm that destroyed parts of the roofing, leaving the building flooded and disrupting operations. Engr. Egbe conveyed the administration’s sympathy and reiterated Governor Bassey O...

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...

Engr. Egbe Commends Governor Otu for Flag-Off of Subsidized Mini Tractors Distribution

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, has commended the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator (Apostle) Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for flagging off the distribution of subsidized mini tractors to farmers’ cooperatives in the state. The event, which took place today, October 10, 2025, at the premises of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, marks another significant step in the Governor’s agricultural transformation agenda. Engr. Egbe described the initiative as a strategic form of public utility empowerment that will serve as a catalyst for accelerating food production and achieving food sufficiency across the state. He noted that such interventions demonstrate the Otu-led administration’s commitment to empowering rural farmers, creating employment opportunities, and ensuring food security for all Cross Riverians. He further thanked the Governor for his admini...

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