C’River Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman sues for cooperation and unity among members

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman, Hon. Okon Owuna, has reiterated the need for members of the newly reconstituted committee to work in unity to achieve expected results. Hon. Owuna, who represents Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, was speaking during the maiden meeting of the Commitee held…

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Children’s Day: 10-year-old serves as lawmaker in Cross River

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As part of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, a 10-year-old girl, Treasure Ikpi Eyong, has served as the 24-hour Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. Hon. Eyong, in a heartfelt message, expressed her gratitude for the rare opportunity to experience legislative leadership, noting it…

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Cross River Assembly passes Irrigation and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its efforts towards improving food security, the State House of Assembly recently passed the Cross River State Irrigations and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law. The bill is aimed at conceptualising, designing, procuring, managing and regulating irrigation, dams and reservoirs with a view to ensuring optimal performance and efficient use of…

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Cross River Assembly gets new Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has appointed the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon. Okon Nyong Owuna, as the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. The Speaker, who announced the appointment during plenary, stated that the appointment will further strengthen…

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