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  Governor Bassey Otu has described the Bridge Leadership Foundation as one of Cross River State's most impactful investments in human capital, commending its Founder and former Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke , for sustaining a vision that has transformed more than 200,000 young people through leadership development, mentorship and employability programmes over the past 15 years. The Governor spoke on Saturday at the University of Calabar International Conference Centre during the Foundation's 15th Anniversary celebration and 16th Career Day Conference, themed "Power, Purpose, Persistence: Youth Leading Change for the Next 15 Years." Otu said the Foundation had become a model for youth empowerment by consistently bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, producing a generation of responsible, ethical and visionary leaders capable of driving sustainable development within and beyond Cross River State. According to him, true leadership must be built on vision, ch...

  Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has called for a bold global debt-for-education swap initiative to enable developing countries invest more in education without undermining their debt obligations.  According to a statement issued by his media office in New York, Ambassador Ibrahim made the proposal at the UNESCO Conference on System Transformation and Resilience for Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) in Paris, France, where global leaders gathered to explore sustainable financing for quality education. Speaking at the conference, the United Nations envoy, said the growing debt burden on developing nations was steadily eroding investments in education, as governments were increasingly compelled to channel scarce resources to debt servicing rather than building schools, recruiting teachers, expanding access to learning and improving educational infrastructure. He noted that many developing countries now spend more on serv...

  Education has always been the ultimate foundation of national growth. Every society that has ever unlocked lasting economic progress, social harmony, or technological breakthroughs has done so by investing heavily in its people. When leaders prioritise the classroom, they aren’t just giving individuals a step up, but they are actively building the infrastructure for a stronger, more resilient country. In Nigeria’s legislative landscape, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is among the few who have championed this cause consistently. Through scholarships, school empowerment programmes, and extensive learning material distribution, Senator Williams has turned the ideals of educational development into practical, life-changing realities for his constituents. One of the most impactful chapters of Senator Williams’ educational strategy is his targeted relief for professional students. In 2024, He recognised the steep financial hurdles of legal training. He stepped in to provide crucial finan...

  By Rasheed Olanrewaju Some leaders are remembered for the offices they occupied. Others are remembered for the people, institutions and possibilities they created long after leaving office. As Senator Liyel Imoke turns 65 on July 10, the occasion is more than a celebration of age. It is an opportunity to reflect on a journey defined by service, reform, institution building and an enduring commitment to raising the next generation of leaders. For more than three decades, Imoke has remained a consistent figure in Nigeria’s public life-combining quiet influence, strategic thinking and a belief that true leadership is measured not only by achievements recorded today, but by the foundations created for tomorrow. Born on July 10, 1961, at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Imoke was shaped by a family legacy rooted in public service. His father, the late Dr. Samuel Imoke, was one of Nigeria’s distinguished nationalists and public administrators who served in key ministerial posi...

  The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), under the visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, has recorded another significant milestone in its drive towards internationalization, academic excellence, and global collaboration with the participation of a high-level delegation of staff at the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Psychology, University of Cape Verde.  It is being organized in collaboration with the International Association of Technology and Arts Teachers (IATATA). The conference which commenced on 6 July and will conclude on 9 July 2026, is themed "Sustainability, Green Innovation and Education."  It brings together scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners from across the globe to deliberate on critical issues relating to sustainability, climate change, environmental education, policy development, governance, conservation, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. The c...

  The Cross River State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ankpo Pius Edet, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to addressing flooding in Calabar through improved drainage infrastructure and strengthened environmental sanitation measures. The assurance came during an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities following recent heavy rainfall. Accompanied by the Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mr. Nsa Gill, and the Special Adviser on Community Relations, the commissioner inspected Ibesikpo Street, Mayne Avenue by Atakpa Street, Atakpa Street, Atu by Webber Street, Hart Street and Jebs Street. Speaking with residents during the inspection, Hon. Edet identified the indiscriminate disposal of refuse into gutters and drainage channels as a major cause of the recurring floods across the city. He explained that blocked drains hinder the free flow of stormwater, resulting in widespread flooding during heavy rainfall. He urged residents to support gover...

  His Lordship, Rt. Rev. Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe, Bishop of the Anglican Archdiocese of Calabar , paid a memorable pastoral visit to Holy Trinity College, Calabar , where he officially dedicated the school's newly established sickbay.  The visit marked one of his major appearances at the church-owned institution in recent years and was warmly received by the management, staff, and students. The Bishop, who was warmly  received by  the principal of the school, Lady Beatrice  Ifeyinwa, commended the school for its commitment to the academic and moral development of young people. He encouraged the students to remain focused on their studies, stressing that reading is the key to acquiring knowledge and making meaningful contributions to society. He urged them to take their education seriously, reminding them that hard work and discipline are essential to achieving success in life. Addressing the teachers, the Bishop expressed appreciation for their dedication and sa...