Dr Janet Ekpenyong urges Cross Riverians to maintain Good Hygiene as Government move to salvage Cholera Across the 18 LGA'S

Following the unprecedented and dreadful deaths toll that hit Abi Local Government Area about a fortnight ago, the Cross River State Government is acting proactively in different Communities to salvage suspected and rising cases of Cholera in the state. With strong directives from the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, the Local Government Area Health Authorities team in the state, especially the disease surveillance and notification officers and other health workers have begun active case search and swift response to prevent a possible outbreak, as Government works towards tackling the main cause of the Outbreak. Speaking earlier, the state's Primary Healthcare Director and Commissioner Designate, Dr Janet Ekpenyong urged Cross Riverians especially those in the rural Communities to maintain good hygiene protocols especially during this season. Represented by the Director of Local Government Health Authority, Yala Local Government Area, Mrs Augustina Okem in all of the sensitization outing urged them to consciously maintain set down procedures of regular hand wash, drinking clean and safe water , regular and proper latrine protocols and eating well cooked and fresh meals. Mrs Okem, alongside other health experts Including world health organization went further to inspect various sources of drinking and domestic water supply across the LGA with plans to fumigate and clean the water bodies and make them safe for consumption. The team also distributed consumables and emergency health commodities to the people while those suspected to have cholera are being managed in various health facilities within the Local Government Area. The Director General informed the people that every community without alternative source of water, will be provided with that. She also thanked the member representating Yala 2 State constituency, Hon Mrs Cynthia Nkasi for her support in providing drugs, infusions, consumables and other commodities to tackle the cholera Outbreak in Yala.

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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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