The Cross River State House of Assembly has adopted a motion calling on the State Government to establish timber markets in the three senatorial districts of the State. The House said that the establishment of the timber markets would enhance the State’s revenue as well as create employment opportunities for citizens. The House had deliberated…
The State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to impress on the Nigerian Police Force to increase manpower in the Area Command of old Netim and the two police divisions in Uyanga and Akamkpa towns. The House also wants the State Government to provide operational vehicles as well as arms and ammunition for…
The member representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Mercy Akpama, has empowered two constituents with business grants, including two Point of Service (POS) machines. The empowerment which was held during the Female Legislators Outreach at Nko on 12th October 2024, had Mr Solomon Onen Ofem (from Nko…
Two Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) members, Hon. Martins Achadu and Hon. Brian Odey, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Achadu, who represents Yala I State Constituency, officially defected from PDP to the APC in the Ijiraga ward. Shortly after,…
Governor Bassey Otu has granted assent to the amended Cross River Electoral Law passed by the State House of Assembly, which stipulates a four-year term for election Local Government officials. The amendment by the House of Assembly was necessitated by the Supreme Court’s verdict granting autonomy to local government as well as ensuring that states…
