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US Spends N2.3bn On Campaign Against Malaria In C’River

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In a bid to intensify the fight against the malaria disease, the United States Government through its agency (United State Agency for International Development USAID) has invested the sum of N2.3bn for  procurement of 2,376,400 insecticide bed treated nets to be distributed to residents of Cross River State.
Other areas  that the money is to be  spent by the US Government is for the procurement of insecticide bed treated nets for  residents of the state across the three senatorial districts.
Malaria Logistic Manager, Global Health Supply Chain-procurement Supply Management, Mr. Godwin Aidenagbon, disclosed this last Monday in an interactive session with journalists at the Ernest Etim Basset Press Centre, Calabar.
The programme, funded by USAID and implemented by  Global Health Supply Chain Programme is set to encourage residents of the state to become malaria free, if the insecticide bed treated net is properly used.
Speaking on  the importance of sleeping in insecticides bed treated net, Aidenagbon stated: “insecticides  bed treated nets protect us from mosquitoes that spread the parasites. Net last for three years”.
Aidenagbon advocated for  test of malaria before taking any  drug that would  eliminate  malaria  parasites stressing that any one who takes malaria drugs without visiting an expert to carry out a laboratory test is a sinner.
“Anyone who takes malaria medicine without test is a sinner”.
Other benefits of sleeping on insecticides bed treated nets as enumerated by Aidenagbon include sweet breeze and less mosquitoes bite.
“All we are trying to advocate is to ensure that it becomes a fashion for for every one to sleep inside the net.
“We want to prevent mosquitoes bite and spread of plasmodium, that is if we take preventable measures, you discover that the injected plasmodium won’t have where to spread to”.
Also speaking, NMEP Representative National Malaria Elimination Program, Alhaji Shaibu Abdullahi stated that all what they are trying to do is to reduced the number of vector density so that the number of
death can be reduced.
He urged Crossriverians to form the habit of sleeping in the net so as
not to be infected with mosquito parasites adding that insecticide bed
treated net have been proven world wide of being the best when it
comes to malaria prevention and. Control.
When asked where the insecticide bed treated nets are imported from
the NMEP representative said, “the nets are coming from Pakistan, they
have been in transit in the last 8 months and stressed that with
insecticide bed treat nets mosquitoes bits and malaria disease which
hitherto used be responsible for numerous number of deaths in the
state would become a thing of the past.

 

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar

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Otu Recommits To Support For Navy 

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March 23, 2026

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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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