Yala Chairman Swears In Asset Recovery Committee, Frowns At Moribund Council Headquarters

Yala, Cross River – The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Elder (Dr) Fred Okem, has restated his determination to ensure the local government area moves forward to benefit all indigenes and residents. Dr Okem restated his commitment while swearing in a 13-member Asset Recovery Committee on Monday in his office at Okpoma, the Council…

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Brussels approves €200 million German aid for climate-adapted forests

Brussels, EU – The European Commission on Tuesday approved a German state aid scheme worth €200 million ($211 million) to adapt forest management to climate change. The scheme aims to strengthen the resilience of German forests, increase their biodiversity and preserve them as natural carbon sinks that can absorb and store CO2 emissions from the…

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Yakurr Council Inaugurates Committees to Drive Development

Ugep, Cross River – The Executive Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Hon. Yibala Inyang, has inaugurated four committees to tackle key challenges and drive development in the area. The committees include those focused on illegal mining and timber logging, revenue collection, sports development, and women’s empowerment. Chairman Inyang charged the committees to work with…

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