Cross River Ministry of Justice Kicks Off Intensive Five-Day Training Program for Lawyers

The Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Cross River State, Ededem Ani Esq, opened a five-day specialized training program yesterday the 5th Day of August 2024 at Calabar International Conference Centre (CICC). The training focuses on commercial negotiations, legislative drafting, litigation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) skills. This initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), aims to enhance the professional capabilities of lawyers in the state.

In his opening remarks, Ani emphasized the importance of continuous capacity-building for lawyers, urging them to take full advantage of the training to improve their efficiency and effectiveness.

He expressed gratitude to Governor Prince Edet Otu for his support in making the training possible.

During an interview with journalists, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Peter Bassey, stated the necessity of ongoing legal education for lawyers.

He noted the ministry's previous lack of exposure to such high-level training and expressed optimism that the collaboration with NIALS would set a new standard for in-house training sessions.

Bassey praised the program's comprehensive coverage of key legal areas and its potential to rejuvenate the ministry's professional standards.

Professor Peter Akper, SAN, OFR, a facilitator from NIALS, stressed the significance of capacity building in enabling lawyers to handle their responsibilities more effectively. He outlined the training's focus on practical case studies and interactive sessions designed to equip participants with the skills needed to address emerging legal challenges.

"For 45 years, the institute has been training law officers across Nigeria and we will continue to do so to address emerging issues that require further training"..Prof. concluded.

Director of Public Prosecution Greg Okim described the training as a much-needed refresher course, essential for keeping legal practitioners updated and proficient. He expressed confidence that the program would significantly enhance the ministry's service delivery and professionalism.

Special Adviser to the Governor, Eni Okoi, and State Counsel Eyimina Edet also underscored the training's value in improving legal drafting processes and staying abreast of new laws.

They emphasized the importance of such programs in ensuring the ministry's legal team remains well-informed and capable of effectively representing the state.

The training, which includes participants from all zonal offices of the ministry which includes; Akamkpa, Ikom Ogoja, and Obudu, aims to foster a culture of continuous professional development and high standards in legal practice across Cross River State.

Comments

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. 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...

UNICROSS ACTING VC EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DAMAGE OF UNIVERSITY STUCTURES AFTER RAINSTORM IN CALABAR

The Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River State, Professor Francisca Bassey, has expressed concern over the gravity of damage of the University's structures recorded in the wake of the rainstorm which swept through Calabar city yesterday, the 7th of May, 2025. The Acting Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Director of Administration, Professor Tom Ojikpong, expressed this concern when she led members of the University's management team on an on-the-spot inspection of the affected buildings in Calabar campus of the University. Yesterday's fierce rainstorm partially affected some offices including the conference room in the Administrative Building housing the Vice Chancellor's office. Other affected buildings are: the University's Library, Student Affairs building, Biological Science building, Environmental Studies building, New Science Block A, JAMB/CBT center, former Post Graduate School building, Mass Communication old block and the New Aud...

Detailing News

Search This Blog