Faithplant offers N5m reward
Faithplant Global Services Limited in Cross River State has announced a reward of N5,000,000 for information leading to the recovery of stolen construction equipment. The public service announcement identifies CAT 330GC excavator parts stolen from the National Park area in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The firm urges anyone with credible information to contact 08069373315, promising confidentiality. The move aims to restore affected operations and deter theft within Cross River’s construction sector.
Otu appoints Obudu ruler
Governor Otu has appointed HRM Ukudare, the Paramount Ruler of Obudu, as the new Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers Council. The appointment, communicated on June 18 by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs, signals an orderly transition as the current chair prepares handover notes. Swearing-in is expected soon, with arrangements to formalize the leadership of the apex traditional body in the state. The move aims to strengthen coordination among Cross River’s traditional institutions.
Cross River seeks local content
The Cross River State Government has urged HBM Nigeria Plc, rebranded from Lafarge Africa, to deepen local content participation, boost employment for Cross Riverians, and expand corporate social responsibility in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, through his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, spoke at the unveiling of the new Lafarge identity in Lagos on June 21, 2026. The government emphasizes local sourcing, indigenous contractor involvement, and community-focused programs to stimulate education, health, and infrastructure in Cross River communities.
FG targets economic gains 2026
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, is prioritising economic diversification, trade expansion, and investment mobilisation in 2026. At a management retreat in Abuja, the minister outlined plans to translate policy into results, strengthen implementation, and monitor performance. For Cross River residents, this means sustained support for local exporters, investment in manufacturing, and better access to finance and markets. The focus includes expanding non-oil exports, improving MSME access to grants, loans, and trade finance, and aligning sector programmes for tangible local benefits.
Odey tasks new UNHCR head
The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, addresses the incoming UNHCR Ogoja Sub-Office Head, Alpha Oumar Barry, in Calabar to build on the predecessor’s legacy and expand humanitarian work across the state. The briefing, held at Government House on June 23, 2026, also lauded outgoing head Irene Omondi for refugee welfare efforts, including healthcare and education upgrades in refugee settlements and host communities, with continued government support for local development.
Etung LGA Empowers 100 Beneficiaries
Hon. ThankGod Ekpunse Ojong, legislative leader of Etung Local Government Area in Cross River State, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, led a landmark outreach that empowered over 100 beneficiaries. The programme distributed cocoa spraying pumps, gas cylinders, and wrappers for women, while paying school fees for students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. The initiative supports livelihoods and education under Governor Otu’s development agenda, with officials signaling ongoing efforts to sustain gains for Etung residents.
IPMAN seeks petroleum reform
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is calling for Federal Government reforms to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, with emphasis on Cross River State implications. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on June 23, 2026, IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary Chinedu Ukadike urged urgent rehabilitation of the nation’s pipeline network and refurbishing existing pipelines to improve fuel transportation. He also asked that state-owned refineries be prioritized and that Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna facilities be made fully operational to boost domestic supply, benefiting Cross River residents and businesses as Nigeria presses for sustained growth and reductions in import dependence.