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  Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters , Senator Jimoh Ibrahim , has urged Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to demonstrate compassion by apologising to the abducted schoolchildren and their teachers over what he described as the government's failure to provide adequate security in Oyo State . Ibrahim, while congratulating Nigerians on the safe release of the kidnapped pupils , stressed that the governor should prioritise the welfare of the victims and their families rather than seek international intervention. He was reacting to Makinde's reported call for the United Nations to investigate the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State . According to Ibrahim, "The United Nations does not interfere in the internal affairs of its member states . It is not an institution established to investigate domestic security incidents . Security within a country's territory remains...

  The Cross River State Ministry of Works has successfully defended its performance and ongoing projects before the Cross River State House of Assembly during the state's Midterm Projects Review Exercise . The Honourable Commissioner for Works, Hon. Pius Edet Ankpo , appeared before lawmakers at the Assembly Complex, where he presented the Ministry's achievements, ongoing infrastructure projects, and implementation strategies in line with the development agenda of Governor Bassey Otu 's administration. In his presentation, the Commissioner highlighted major road and infrastructure projects being executed across the state, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to delivering durable, high-quality, and people-centred infrastructure that enhances connectivity, drives economic growth, and improves the quality of life for Cross Riverians . The successful presentation underscored the Ministry's commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent project implementati...

  Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu , on Monday inspected ongoing road infrastructure projects along the Calabar corridor , with particular focus on the failed sections of the Calabar–Odukpani Road . Accompanied by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Pius Edet Ankpo , the Governor assessed the deteriorated portions of the road firsthand and received briefings from project officials on the proposed rehabilitation strategy. Governor Otu reaffirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to improving road infrastructure across the state, describing the restoration of critical road networks as a key priority for enhancing transportation, boosting economic activities, and ensuring the safety and convenience of motorists and other road users. He noted that the inspection forms part of the government's routine monitoring of infrastructure projects aimed at ensuring quality execution, timely completion, and prompt intervention where urgent repairs are required. Speaking t...

  On Tuesday the 7th of July, I sponsored a motion on the urgent need for the South African authorities to intervene and halt the recurring xenophobic attacks, intimidation and unlawful profiling of Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. It is sad that inspite of the fact that Nigeria stood firmly with South Africa during its darkest years of apartheid, these attacks continue to persist.  Our government, workers, students and citizens gave diplomatic, financial and moral support to the liberation struggle. We campaigned for the release of Nelson Mandela and took bold economic steps in solidarity with the South African people. It is therefore deeply disappointing that Nigerians, including those with valid residence and work permits, continue to face threats, eviction, violence and destruction of their businesses, while South African-origin businesses continue to operate freely and lawfully in Nigeria. The Nigerian Senate unanimously agreed to call on the Federal...

  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...