Reps resolve indigenous contract crisis, payments to commence next week

Reps resolve indigenous contract crisis, payments to commence next week

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal House of Representatives has resolved the indigenous contractors crisis. Payments to indigenous contractors being owed by the Federal Government for projects executed are expected to commence from Monday next week. Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement, says this followed a resolution reached by…

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Cross River Partners NIDCOM, Hosts National Diaspora Focal Persons Summit in October

Cross River Partners NIDCOM, Hosts National Diaspora Focal Persons Summit in October

Gov. Bassey Otu (middle), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM (6th right), Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, Chief of Staff to the Governor (5th right), Prince Otu Okor, Chairman, CRIDCOM (3rd right), Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, Commissioner for Health (1st left) and others during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan Cross River is partnering the Nigerians in…

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Cross River youths hail Otu, Odey on developmental projects

Cross River youths hail Otu, Odey on developmental projects

By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State youths have commended Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, for what they described as people-centred developmental projects being implemented across the state, particularly in the northern senatorial district. The commendation came during an enlarged interactive session held with the Deputy Governor in…

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Cross River Forestry Commission orders withdrawal of unauthorised passes

Cross River Forestry Commission orders withdrawal of unauthorised passes

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all unauthorised evacuation passes in line with a directive from Governor Bassey Otu to restore order in the sector. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Bassey Onoyom Bassey, on Tuesday, 2nd…

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Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned over 300 motorbikes for security agencies operating across the state. The motorcycles, which will be deployed across the three senatorial districts, are expected to enhance security patrols and help operatives access remote and forest areas where criminals often take refuge. The…

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