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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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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Cross River Assembly passes Diaspora Commission Bill 2025, confirms nominees for CRIDCOM

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law, the Cross River State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The bill is to establish the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) as well as provide for the engagement of Cross Riverians in the Diaspora towards the overall socio-economic, cultural and political development…

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