Cross River Govt Warns Against Fake Local Government Job Promises

Cross River Govt Warns Against Fake Local Government Job Promises

By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government has warned members of the public against individuals allegedly making false promises of job placements following the ongoing investigation into the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Local Government Service Commission. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the panel investigating the recruitment exercise said its attention…

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NEMA Urges Tougher State Sanctions to Prevent Disasters

NEMA Urges Tougher State Sanctions to Prevent Disasters

By Christian Njoku The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stricter sanctions against individuals and organisations violating safety regulations to reduce recurring disasters across the country. This was disclosed by Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director General of NEMA on Tuesday in Calabar during relief distribution to victims of the recent gas explosion at Edibe…

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C’River Launches VOSEP Programme to Equip Youths with Entrepreneurial Skills

C’River Launches VOSEP Programme to Equip Youths with Entrepreneurial Skills

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…

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HR Day: Tech Alone Can’t Transform Nigeria’s Public Service – Chartered Institute

HR Day: Tech Alone Can’t Transform Nigeria’s Public Service – Chartered Institute

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…

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Ugep, Idomi Leaders Resolve to End Feud as Yakurr Council Boss Brokers Peace Deal

Ugep, Idomi Leaders Resolve to End Feud as Yakurr Council Boss Brokers Peace Deal

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…

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