Young people in Cross River State may soon have a fresh opportunity to build successful careers as the state government launches a new vocational and entrepreneurship training programme. The initiative, known as the Vocational Skills Entrepreneurship Programme (VOSEP), was unveiled by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content. The programme…
By Christian Njoku The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has disclosed that technology alone cannot transform the nations public service. The assertion Was made by the CIPM President Mr Ahmed Gobir on Wednesday in Calabar during the Fifth Annual Branch Conference and 44th Branch Anniversary of the Cross River branch of the…
By Odey Ojeka Leaders of the Ugep and Idomi communities have agreed to bury their differences and work together to restore peace, following a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Mr Yibala Igri Inyang. The peace and security dialogue, held yesterday at the Council Hall in Biase Local Government…
By Frank Ulom What began as a solemn gathering of mourning in Bukumanya-Bisu, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, transformed into a grand celebration of culture, legacy and patriotic service as the Ogogo Dynasty laid to rest late Warrant Officer Joseph Echine Ogogo amid full military honours and colourful cultural displays. The weekend-long…
By Joe Udo Beneficiaries of the DAKKADA Skills Acquisition Centre in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the state government and relevant stakeholders to fulfil promises allegedly made to them after completing their training programme. The trainees said they participated in the six-month skills acquisition initiative with the hope of becoming self-reliant and contributing meaningfully…
