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Governor Otu’s People-First Vision: Dr. Kijuo and Mr. Great Ogban Forge Strategic Alliance for Youth Empowerment Dr. Julius Kijuo, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Youth Development and Empowerment to the Governor of Cross River State, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Great Ogban, the Director General of the Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA). The meeting, which took place at Prof. Eyo Ita House in Calabar, 13th January 2025 marked a pivotal moment for youth development initiatives in the state. The primary objective of Dr. Kijuo’s visit was to establish a strong collaboration between the office of the SSA and MEDA to support the youth of Cross River State. As part of the Governor Otu’s mantra of "People’s First," the focus of the collaboration will be on providing youth with various skill acquisition opportunities and creating pathways to economic empowerment. The partnership aims to address critical youth unemployment challenges by promoting sustain...

BOKI:- CRO Boki II Pays Registration Fees To Candidates For Jamb In Boki Constituency II. Not fewer than 18 indigenes from Boki Constituency II of Cross River State are to benefit from the education programmes of the community relations officer to the Executive Governor of Cross River in constituency II, Rev. (Dr) PJ Ochang. The programme is in a bit to encourage students to further their studies in the Boki especially constituency II that he represents as the CRO to the Cross River State Government. The philanthropist is set to pay the JAMB registration fees for the selected students across the constituency . In an interview with him, Central Reports blog correspondence Ms Promise Etta who doubled as SA media to the CRO gathered that, this is not the first time that he is registering jamb sessions for free and this would not be the last as more developments and opportunities arise. Rev. (Dr). PJ Ochang promised to bring democracy dividends closer and nearer to the grassroots in...

The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency RT Hon. Peter Agbe Odey (Ph.D.), has urged the people of the Northern Senatorial District to remain steadfast in their support for Governor Otu's administration. He assured them that the government has laid a strong foundation for the realization of the true dividends of democracy and encouraged the people to continue rallying behind the government and remain responsive to the call to service. RT Hon. Odey, who was represented by the Head of Personal Staff to the Deputy Governor, Dr. Chris Ojikpong, emphasized that concerted efforts are underway to bring relief to the doorsteps of Cross Riverians. He added that the People's First mantra will significantly impact the provision of basic amenities for the people. Dr. Ojikpong explained that the gift items being distributed were meant to celebrate Christmas and the New Year, urging beneficiaries to use them to improve their livelihoods. He also assured the people ...