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C’ River Set For Sugar Cane Production

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Independent National Electoral Commission official accrediting Hon (Dr) Farah Dagogo, Candidate PDP, Representing Degema Constituency 1 in Rivers State House of Assembly, during the re-run election at Ward 7 Unit

Independent National Electoral Commission official accrediting Hon (Dr) Farah Dagogo, Candidate PDP, Representing Degema Constituency 1 in Rivers State House of Assembly, during the re-run election at Ward 7 Unit

The Cross River State
Government is to partner the Trans-Sahara Group of Companies in making the state a major production of sugar cane in the country.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prof. Anthony Eneji stated this, when a delegation of the National Sugar Development Council paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Calabar.
The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Administration in the Ministry, Dr. Francis Adie, commended the vision of the company towards making Cross River one of the Sugar Cane producing states in Nigeria.
Prof. Eneji dismissed the notion that, sugar cane could only be planted in the North and expressed optimism that with the coming of the Trans-Sahara Consortium to the state to invest in sugar development, it would benefit tremendously.
He called on the delegation to see the state as capable of providing not only land for the cultivation of sugar cane, but also human and material resources to sustain the project, when fully operational.
Earlier in his speech, the leader of the National Sugar Development Council, Dr. Lawan A. Sani, stated, that the consortium had signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with the state government last year, for the acquisition of land for sugar cane production.
Dr. Sani informed the commissioner that, their mission in the state was to inspect the sites for the sugar cane production, to enable them carry out the feasibility studies.
He maintained that, with the dwindling federal revenue allocation, there was need to diversify to agriculture, adding that sugar cane was one of the major cash crops that could increase the revenue profile of the state.
In his remarks, the Director of Agric. Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Anari E. Anari, informed the commissioner that the project would cover both length of the 260 thousand Super High way, spanning from Bakassi to Obanliku, thus, making the state, one of the major sugar cane producing states in the country.
Mr. Anari maintained that the company would be  capable of employing more than five hundred Cross Riverians, mostly youths and women as well as reducing the level of over dependency on the Federal Government by the state for revenue allocation.

 

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Otu Recommits To Support For Navy 

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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with the navy for effective protection of the waterways.
Otu stated this when the Commandant, Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Commodore Shuaib Ahmed, visited him in Calabar.
The Governor described the visit as critical to consolidating the partnership between Cross River State and the navy.
“Peace and stability remain non-negotiable prerequisites for the progress of the state.
“So, this visit reaffirms our shared resolve to keep the state safe and secured through sustained collaboration,” he said.
Otu stated that security remained the foundation for meaningful development in every society.
“No society prospers in the midst of insecurity. As a state, our development vision depends on peace, order and collective vigilance,” he said.
The Governor commended the Navy for the level of professionalism being exuded by its personnel in the discharge of their duties.
He said the Navy’s efforts had hugely boosted investor confidence and strengthened the state’s economic environment.
The Governor assured the Navy of the state government’s continued support towards enhanced operation.
Earlier, Ahmed explained that the visit followed the military tradition of familiarizing with authorities upon assumption of duties.
He stated that it was crucial to align naval operations with the strategic priorities of the state government.
The naval chief thanked the state government for its support to the force, saying, “your support has helped us immensely in achieving targets”
The Commandant further said there was need to strengthen infrastructure and communication systems in order to address evolving security challenges.
“Operationalising key naval facilities will improve our capacity to tackle maritime crimes.
“The Navy is committed to supporting the state in ensuring the safety and security of the waterways.
“We shall continue to promote peace while enabling the residents to carry out their lawful activities without fear,” he said.
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Community Praises Diri, Ogbuku On Projects Execution … Prioritises Security, Dev 

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The Agbura Community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has again lauded the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing-Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, over infrastructure projects executed in the community.
Speaking with newsmen midweek in Yenagoa, its Chairman, Community Development Committee, Mr. Tribunal Egba, hailed the Governor for the successful completion of the abandoned Oxbow lake-Agbura Road project and others within the Community.
He also eulogized the NDDC MD for the construction of new lodge in the community for serving Corps members as well as plans to execute other projects.
Mr. Egba added that the completion of the Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road has given the community facelift, while also pleading with the government and the interventionist agency to award shore protection contract in the community to save it from the perennial floodings experienced in the fast urbanizing town.
Similarly, the community’s leadership has given assurances that it will continue to give priority to development and security of lives and property.
The CDC helmsman promised to strengthen the existing community vigilante group, while also stressing that the age-long synergy between the community and security agencies would be improved upon to get rid of crime and criminalities in the area.
“As a community, we’re so thankful to Governor Diri for constructing the abandoned Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road project. We’re also glad with the level of infrastructural development ongoing in other parts of the state, courtesy of the Diri-led administration.
“We also like to laud the MD/CEO, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for the construction of a befitting Corpers lodge for Corps members serving in this community.
“Our priority as a community now is to protect these infrastructure projects. We’ll continue to work in synergy with all security agencies to make sure there’s peace and development”, the CDC leadership said.
By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa
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Delta Shocked Over Death Of Chief Protocol Officer

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Delta State Government has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the State Government.
Kotor, a renowned Master of Ceremony at state functions, reportedly slumped and passed away last Friday.
In a statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in Warri on Saturday, his passing was described as “a profound loss; not only to his family, but to the Government and people of Delta State who benefited immensely from his professionalism, composure, and unmistakable presence at official engagements.
“He brought dignity, structure, and excellence to every function he handled, leaving behind a standard that will be difficult to forget,” the statement added.
The Commissioner noted that “every passing is indeed a sobering reminder of how fragile and fleeting life can be,” extending heartfelt condolences to Kotor’s family, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with him.
The statement prayed that God would grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
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