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BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO RT HON. MIKE ETABA  MEMBER  REPRESENTING ETUNG OBUBRA FEDERAL  CONSTITUENCY His Youthfulness, Engr. Sunnyskipo Nchu Otu has for and on behalf of the youth council in Cross River Central Senatorial District greeted Hon. Etaba  on his special born day. “Throughout this time, you have consistently demonstrated that you are an excellent example of a  modern and consummate statesman who always puts the interests of his people first.  “As you  celebrates your birthday today, I wish you continued wisdom and foresight as you continue to steers the ship of  leadership. I also wish you the best of blessings as we work towards addressing the yearnings of the people and dismantling the contraption that has held us sway. You have always been a  leader whoseworldview has been manifestly liberal, guided by those ideals that promote the development and peace of our people On behalf of the the entire Youths in Cross River...

More VC aspirants congratulates Prof. Florence Banku Obi on her emergence as 11th substantive VC of Unical  Congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for Prof. Florence shortly after she got her appointment letter from the 12th Council of the University of Calabar. The latest congratulatory messages came from Profs. Offiong Offiong, Benedict Ita and Eyong U eyong. They wrote....👇 "Congratulations for your selection and subsequent appointment as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar. I pray that the Good Lord continue to keep you strong and endow with you with Wisdom for effective Management of our University. Please feel free to call on me if you need my support". Prof Offiong Efanga Offiong. "Congratulations my VC. At least we fought a good. We thank God for favouring you. I pray that the Wisdom of God be open to you as you stair the leadership of the University. God Bless you and your family, Amen". Prof. Benedict Iserom Ita. ...

Hon. Tessy Omang The Honorable Councillor of Ekpashi Ward and Deputy Leader of Boki Legislative Council, Hon. Tessy Omang, has applauded the emergence of Professor Florence Banku Obi, as the Vice Chancellor of the prestigious University of Calabar. Hon. Omang, who affirmed that women were gradually taking their pride of place in the comity of modern societies, noted that Prof Obi's gradual and steady elevation was as a result of her penchant zeal for work. She maintained that with the trend of events, women were begining to show capacity even in areas hitherto thought, were the preserve of men only. In a congratulatory message signed and made available to newsmen, the Deputy Leader stated that Prof Obi is an enigma, imbued with  courage and strength. "I humbly Congratulate your, Dear Prof, for maintaining that consistent zeal of hardwok which has greatly paid. You have remain torch-bearer for the women and a Pathfinder for all the girl-child. "Your anteceden...

NEW YAM FESTIVAL:  HON. KINGSLEY EGUMI FELICITATE WITH THE ENTIRE BOKI NATION ON THIS MEMORABLE DAY OF BOKI NEW YAM FESTIVAL. Today, as the sons and daughters of Boki, at home and in diaspora celebrate the long awaited New Yam Festival, the Honourable Chairman of Ikom Local Government Council, Hon. Kingsley Egumi joins other well meaning indigenes of Cross River State to felicitate with the entire Boki nation. I and the entire people of Ikom considers it a great honour to associate with the people of Boki and her leadership. We pray and believe that, as you wrap up the year's farming season with the New Yam Festival, inspite of the catastrophe that shook the world, leading to many setbacks, may God Almighty, who gives seed to the sower and bread  to the eater reward this year with unprecedented harvest. May this day of celebration usher all our brothers and sisters in Boki into another phase of life, where peace, love, development and togetherness is inevitable. O...

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF BOKI ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2020 ANNUAL BOKI NEW YAM FESTIVAL. My dearly beloved people of Boki. Happy 2020 Boki New Yam Festival. As we celebrate yet another Annual Boki New Yam Festival, it is my greatest joy and thanksgiving to God Almighty who has given us His grace, that I, my family, and indeed, the entire people of Boki worldwide, extend our gratitude and felicitations to all our people, at home and in the diaspora, on this occasion of our New Yam Festival. New Yam Festival has been a period of celebrations, merry - making, thanksgiving, love, peace, reconciliation, hospitality, joy, unity, and mutual respect for one another and for our culture and authority, etc. In the light of these and more, I enjoin all of us to celebrate this year’s festival in peace and harmony and free all negative vices. Please joyfully join me to kick start the celebration which, interestingly, precedes other new yam festivals in the entire Cross Rive...

Hon. George Ajangson. A GOOD WILL MESSAGE BY HON. GEORGE AJANGSON,COUNCILLOR REPRESENTING OKU/BORUM/NJUA WARD ON THE OCCASION OF BOKI NEW YAM FESTIVAL. The Hon. Councillor representing the'Peace Loving' People of Oku/Borum/Njua Ward Hon. George Ajangson felicitate his constituents on the occasion of Boki New Yam festival. In his good will message the Hon. Councillor again thanked his constituents for electing him as Councillor. He thanked God Almighty for the good health, strength and great disposition in discharging the onerous legislative responsibility entrusted upon him by his people. He urged  the people of Oku/Borum/Njua ward to thank God for yet another Boki New Yam festival which he said represents the rich cultural heritage of the Boki people. Hon. George Ajangson used the opportunity to assure the people that he will sponsor a Bill for a Bylaw to accord due recognition to the Boki New Yam festival where the State Government and other National and internationa...

My dear Muslim friends and families, On this occasion of the 2020 Eid-il-Kabir, the season of love, giving and great Joy, I extend to you my warmest regards and good wishes of a joyous celebration. The season, as we all know, is symbolic of the Islamic injunction of sacrificial giving and total submission to The Almighty Allah by whose grace we have survived the health challenges to celebrate yet another Eid-il-Kabir in spite of all the tribulations that have besieged the world around us in recent times. It is,therefore, a period to spare a thought about our worldly pursuits and ambitions in relation to our societal values bearing in mind that we are only human and life is all vanity. As we celebrate today,my brothers and sisters in Islam, let us reflect on those societal values that remind us of our common humanity. Let us pray and ask The Almighty Allah to restore to us those values that remind us that we must love our neighbours as ourselves and that our real values are...

As Muslims all over the world gather to mark the Eid al-Adha festival, The Honorable Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon Mrs Stella Odey-Ekpo has felicitated with Muslims faithful. Odey admonished Muslims to emulate the teachings of  Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) who by obedience, fear of Allah (God), respect for God willingly followed Allah's command to sacrifice his son.  "This season calls for sober reflection on our work of obedience, diligent and support for one another as instructed by God. Furthermore, while urging the general public to adhere to all health protocols to avoid getting infected with Covid-19, Odey also encouraged Cross Riverians to be their brothers' keeper by sharing and celebrating the auspicious day with the needy. She pleaded with Cross Riverians to remain supportive of His Excellency, the executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade's developmental drive by maintaining peace and harmony with one another an...

I would like to express my appreciation to family members, friends and colleagues, political associates and well-wishers for the support and sympathy shown to my family following the demise of our beloved mother Mrs Getrude Amokeye Jeddy-Agba (Mama Nurse) It has become necessary to issue this statement in order to address repeated requests by several persons and groups who have indicated interest in attending the burial ceremony. We are all aware of the directives of the Federal Government on Social distancing and restrictions on social gatherings occasioned by the COVID 19 pandemic. In line with the established safety protocols, I am constrained to limit the number of invitees and unable to personally host any social activities during the burial ceremonies. Consequently, I appeal that we respect this protocols and join the family in offering prayers for the repose of her Soul. Thanks for your Understanding and cooperation as we pray for a quick end to this pandemic Goddy ...