Author: Anietie Akpan
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The Hullabaloo About The Monolith Versus Good Shepherd Design In Calabar Zone Six Roundabout
OPINION By Effiong Bassey Permit me to have a say, hoping and praying that I can convince my few friends and Colleagues (names withheld) who are fixed on one viewpoint against the decision of Governor Bassey Otu to redesign the Zone Six roundabout with a different sculpture. The new design is that of a Good…
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Otu Flags-Off 12,000 Hectares Land Development Project For Arable Crops Cultivation
By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has flagged off land clearing and developing of 12,000 hectares of farmland for on boarding out-growers. The out-growers are expected to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, wheat, coffee and cowpea. Speaking at the flagging off event held at Efeidem community in Odukpani Local Government Area at…
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Maiden Calabar To Uyo Water Transportation Service Launched
Chairman of Abitto Global Service, Chief Akinaka Richard By Ita Williams, Calabar In a grand ceremony held in Calabar at weekend, a maiden Calabar To Uyo water transportation service courtesy, Abitto Ferry Service has been launched. This launch, marks a historic milestone in the advancement of water transportation between Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.…
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Why We Should Protect The Independence Of The Central Bank
OPINION By Etim Etim The Senate is currently undertaking a comprehensive amendment of the Central Bank Act of 2007, but the exercise is generating mixed reactions in the banking industry. Operators are worried that some of the new clauses being proposed by the lawmakers are capable of eroding the autonomy and independence of the apex…
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Otu Declares War On Illegal Loggers, Laws On Climate Change Action Coming
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has commenced the process of rescuing and protecting her pristine vast rain forest to end the nefarious activities of illegal loggers in the state. Accordingly, bills on climate change action that may become laws if passed, are before the State House of Assembly. Findings by…
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Umo Eno Presents First Year Scorecard, Outlines Future Plans
Governor Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has attributed the successes recorded in his first year in office to God’s grace and the massive support of Akwa Ibom people. He outlined plans to increase the tempo of governance in the following years of his administration. Governor Eno made this known…
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Umo Eno’s First Anniversary And Matters Arising
OPINION By Etim Etim Congratulations to Gov. Umo Eno on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. I have just read the speech the governor gave this afternoon at the anniversary celebrations at Uyo township stadium. It contains a long list of things he has done and those he plans to do in the…
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Cross River Regains Oil Producing State Status
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has struck oil, launching herself back to the league of oil producing states in Nigeria. Thus to fully regain her membership in the exclusive club of oil producing States within the first term of his administration, the Governor Bassey Otu in his “State of the…
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Africa Day 2024: Celebrating Africa With Pomp And Pageantry
OPINION By Gabriel Njoku A citadel of learning and a leading African financial institution rolled out the drums Saturday in separate celebrations to mark this year’s International Africa Day. At the University of Uyo, the celebrations were full of pomp and pageantry. There were speeches, songs, dances and theatre. The colourful event was attended by…
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Gov. Otu Declares Priority On Children
Governor Bassey Otu celebrating with the children. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has declared total priority on the welfare and development of children in the state as the world marks the international children’s day celebration. He assured children in the state of his administration’s commitment to develop and drive…
