Cross River Urges Staff Excellence
The Cross River State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs reports that the Commissioner, Dr. Helen Isamoh Egodo, led a mid-year meeting in Calabar on July 7, 2026, urging staff to pursue excellence and continuous learning. Attendees included the Permanent Secretary, the Director of Administration, and ministry directors. The gathering reviewed budgeting and operations and praised staff for prior successes, including hosting the National Humanitarian Council Meeting in Calabar in January 2026. The Commissioner emphasized ongoing professional growth and open communication to boost second-half performance.
Cross River Deploys Ultrasound Machines
The Cross River State Government has deployed 18 ultrasound machines and trained 54 health workers to tackle preventable maternal deaths across the state. The initiative aims to boost prenatal care, enable earlier detection of pregnancy complications, and strengthen primary health facilities in all 18 Local Government Areas. Health officials say the equipment and skills transfer will improve diagnostic capacity, reduce referral delays, and support safer deliveries for pregnant women in Cross River, with ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained service delivery and impact.
CR-SEMA, NEMA Partnership Strengthened
The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) Director General, Mr. Efa Nyong, visits the NEMA Operations Office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, to reinforce collaboration with the national agency. The meeting, hosted by NEMA Akwa Ibom/Cross River Office Head Mrs. Mmandu Aisueni, aims to improve disaster preparedness through data sharing, capacity development, and coordinated responses across Cross River. The discussion covers planning reforms, field data, and regular joint exercises to boost resilience for Cross River residents.
Coffee Revolution Opens Frontier
Cross River State announces a broad Coffee Revolution to open a new export frontier for Cross River, with a seven-year plan from 2024 to 2032. The government will distribute 30 million subsidised coffee seedlings to about 27,000 hectares of farmland, aiming to diversify the economy, boost jobs, and connect farmers to global markets through a Coffee Commodity Exchange. The initiative includes communal washing and drying facilities, with a focus on sustainability and land use outside forest reserves.
UNICROSS at IATATA Cape Verde
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, leads a delegation of staff to the 4th Annual International Conference of the Department of Psychology, University of Cape Verde, in Cape Verde. The July 6–9, 2026 event, organized with the International Association of Technology and Arts Teachers (IATATA), focuses on sustainability, green innovation, and education. UNICROSS aims to strengthen staff capacity, expand research, and build international partnerships with support from TETFund.
FG moves to register students
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), will integrate records of about 80 million learners into the national identity database. In Abuja, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the collaboration during a courtesy visit with NIMC’s director-general, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote. The move aims to improve planning, data accuracy, and access to government programmes, scholarships, and exams, with Cross River schools, colleges, and learners set to benefit from verified identities and streamlined services.
SUBEB Distribution to 1,084 Schools
Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) flags off the distribution of revised curriculum, instructional materials, sports equipment and sanitation facilities to 1,084 public primary schools across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas. At the flag-off on July 9, 2026, Executive Chairman Mrs. Fedelia Okpo Ene announced the package includes revised curricula, textbooks, teachers’ guides, ICT resources, and assistive devices for special education. UBEC representatives described the exercise as strengthening teaching, learning and healthy school environments.
Boundary Dispute: Community sues Cross River govt over buffer zone
Traditional rulers from Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State have filed a suit against the Cross River State Government over its proposed buffer zone and land-sharing formula with Idomi. The action, filed on July 9, 2026, seeks injunctions, declarations, and ₦500 million in damages, arguing the plan is unconstitutional and would affect land rights and community boundaries. The case centers on how the buffer zone will be drawn and implemented.
Gov Otu approves NYSC doctors
Cross River State Governor Senator Prince Bassey Otu has approved automatic employment for two NYSC doctors who completed service in the state. The beneficiaries, Dr. Prince Chinonyerem and Dr. Kingsley Udochukwu, served at General Hospital, Calabar, and were recognised at the 2025 Batch B Stream I Passing-Out Parade in Calabar. The move, announced by the Health Commissioner, reinforces Cross River’s commitment to healthcare delivery and retaining young medical professionals in the state.
Imoke at 65: Reformer Mentor
Senator Liyel Imoke is celebrated in Calabar as a reformer, nation-builder, and mentor on his 65th birthday. The Cross River State figure’s milestone is marked with tributes from local leaders and supporters who describe his leadership as steady and outcome-focused, spanning public service and development initiatives that touched Calabar and beyond. The event highlights Imoke’s role in shaping governance, mentoring young professionals, and advancing Cross River’s public institutions, with communities in Calabar observing the occasion and reflecting on his enduring contributions to the state’s growth.
Gas prices stay high
Cross River residents continue to feel the impact of rising cooking gas prices even after a government intervention. The Federal Government convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on June 22 to address supply disruptions and stabilise LPG availability. Despite improved supply, Nigerian retailers still charge between ₦1,300 and ₦1,650 per kilogram, due to higher distribution costs and forex pressures. Regulators say prices should ease as supply stabilises, with Cross River households watching market trends and planning purchases accordingly.
Ogoja kidney centre funded
The Cross River State Government confirms that Governor Otu has approved funds to establish a kidney dialysis centre in Ogoja. The project will deliver affordable dialysis services to residents, reducing the need for travel to distant facilities. Construction starts this quarter with completion expected next year, and the centre will feature modern equipment and trained medical staff under local hospital management. The initiative aims to improve treatment access for patients and support ongoing healthcare delivery in Cross River.
Cross River Denies Cult Payments
Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, in Calabar, says the state government does not pay between N10 million and N15 million monthly to cult groups to maintain peace. The denial follows widespread rumours, with the government emphasising it remains focused on governance and delivering services. Ekpang warned against unfounded claims and urged residents to rely on verifiable facts while the administration continues to implement policies to improve residents’ welfare.