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Commissioner Patrick Egbede Sympathizes with SPAR Mall Fire Victims, Reassures Investors

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The Cross River State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Patrick Egbede, has expressed sympathy to victims and businesses affected by the fire incident at SPAR Mall in Calabar. The fire, which caused concern among residents, customers, workers and business operators, has raised fresh concerns about the safety and protection of investments within the state. Reacting to the incident, Commissioner Egbede extended his sympathy to those who suffered losses and expressed concern over the impact of the incident on affected businesses, workers and investors. The Commissioner also reassured investors that the Cross River State Government remains committed to creating an environment where businesses can operate, grow and contribute to employment and economic development. He emphasized the importance of supporting affected businesses and maintaining investor confidence in Cross River State, particularly at a time when the state is working to expand opportunities for...
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐄𝐒 (𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑) 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐀 𝐋𝐆𝐂 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐬 (𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑) 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐍𝐇𝐂𝐑 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐬...
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OGOJA VICE CHAIRMAN RECEIVES OGOJA APC WARD CHAIRMEN FORUM, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT

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Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu earlier today received the Ogoja APC Ward Chairmen Forum in his office, where they engaged in constructive discussions about the welfare of the people of Ogoja and the need for the APC-led government at all levels to intensify efforts in delivering good governance. During the meeting, The Chairman of all Ward Chairmen Hon. Ngbantul Greg emphasized the importance of implementing policies and projects that will not only improve the standard of living for the people but also strengthen the APC’s presence and popularity in Ogoja.  The meeting reaffirms the commitment of the Hon. Chris Agbeh-led government to inclusive governance, grassroots development, and the overall progress of Ogoja. #OgojaBreakingNews!
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Civic Reception in Honour of Hon. Christopher Agbeh – You’re Invited!

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The people of Ogoja Local Government are set to honour one of their own, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, the Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, in a grand Civil Reception. This special event recognizes his dedication, leadership, and commitment to community development. The event will take place as follows: 📅 Date: 8th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM prompt 📍 Venue: Egbe Ultra Modern Town Hall This is a momentous occasion to celebrate leadership and service. Your presence will make it even more special! For RSVP and inquiries, kindly contact: 08038158395 | 08032792542 Join us as we honour a true leader!
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NORTHERN CROSS RIVER COALITION (NORTHCCO) PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, SEN. PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR, RT. HON. PETER ODEY

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.. DECLARES SUPPORT FOR THE AGITATION FOR THE CREATION OF OGOJA STATE The Northern Cross River Coalition NORTHCCO on Sunday 2nd March, 2025 held an interactive meeting of it's Central Working Committee at Landmark Hotel, Ogoja.  The Coalition as part of its communique passed a vote of confidence on Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu and Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odinga.  It also expressed its support for the agitation by the people of the region for the creation of Ogoja State, saying it will bring development to the region. Speaking, the Chairman of the Central Working Committee, Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo clarified that the Northern Cross River Coalition (NORTHCCO) is not a platform for anybody's personal political aspirations.  The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo while speaking said NORTHCCO was conceived to promote love among stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Northern Cross River. Hon Martin Orim, t...
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Hon. Paddy Egbede, declared his total support and commitment to NORTHCCO

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The Northern Cross River Coalition (NORTHCCO) convened an interactive meeting of its Central Working Committee (CWC) on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Landmark Hotel, Ogoja. The high-level engagement brought together key stakeholders, opinion leaders, and advocates for the creation of Ogoja State, reaffirming their commitment to this long-standing aspiration. The Honorable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Cross River State, Hon. Paddy Egbede, declared his total support and commitment to NORTHCCO and its agitation for the realization of Ogoja State.
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MBUBE EAST WARD 1 COUNCILOR AND DEPUTY LEADER OF THE HOUSE MARKS 100 DAYS IN OFFICE WITH REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

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The Councilor representing Mbube East Ward 1 and Deputy Leader of the Legislative House of Ogoja Local Government has marked a significant milestone, celebrating 100 days in office with notable legislative achievements aimed at improving the welfare of the people of Ogoja. Within this short period, the Councilor has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing key issues affecting the community by sponsoring and co-sponsoring motions that promote security, safety, health, and infrastructure development. As part of his legislative efforts, he sponsored: 1. A Motion Calling on Ogoja Local Government to Stop the Operation of Cybercrime (Yahoo) in Ogoja – A decisive step towards curbing internet fraud and restoring moral values among the youth. 2. A Motion for the Provision of Fire Fighting Equipment in Ogoja – A crucial move to enhance emergency response and prevent fire-related disasters in the region. In addition, he co-sponsored the following motions: 1. Urgent Interventi...
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𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐝𝐢 𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐋𝐆 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐈𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐎𝐠𝐨𝐣𝐚. 𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞. "𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐨𝐝," 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝. "𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐉 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐨. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬." 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐚...
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Cross River State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Patrick Egbede, Attends the Funeral of Late Mrs. Brigid Egede

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The Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Cross River State, Hon. Paddy Egbede, on Saturday, attended the funeral of Late Mrs. Brigid Egede, who passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 82. The solemn event took place in Nwang Ogoja, where family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to pay their last respects. Late Mrs. Brigid Egede was the beloved mother of Barr. Leonard Egede, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government Affairs and currently the Legal Adviser of Ogoja Local Government Area. Hon. Egbede, a close associate and bosom friend of Barr. Egede, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, describing the late matriarch as a woman of virtue who raised a distinguished son dedicated to public service. The funeral was graced by top government functionaries, including the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Peter Odey; the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs; and the Member represent...
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Hon. Sunny Achang moves motion for Provision of Firefighting Equipment in Ogoja

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In response to the increasing incidents of devastating fire outbreaks in Ogoja Local Government Area, the Member representing Mbube East Ward 1, Hon. Sunny Achang, have Moved a motion for the provision of modern firefighting equipment to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives and property. The Motion was co-sponsored by The Leader of Council Hon. Elizabeth Nkagafel Mbim The proposed bill seeks to equip Ogoja with state-of-the-art firefighting tools, fire trucks, and emergency response units, ensuring that fire outbreaks are promptly managed to minimize damage. This initiative comes as a proactive measure to curb the losses experienced by residents and businesses due to recurrent fires. Speaking on the importance of the bill, Hon. Achang emphasized the urgent need for improved fire safety infrastructure in Ogoja, citing the recent outbreaks that have led to loss of homes, businesses, and critical assets. He assured his constituents that he remains committed to priori...
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The Vice Chairman of Ogoja LGA, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, representing the Executive Chairman, Hon. Chris Agbeh, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an access road from Adagom III to Ndok.

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In Ogoja Local Government Area, a major step toward agricultural development and community integration was taken yesterday. The Vice Chairman of Ogoja LGA, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, representing the Executive Chairman, Hon. Chris Agbeh, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an access road from Adagom III to Ndok. The project, sponsored by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), aims to enhance farming activities among refugees as they integrate into the local community. Leaders at the event emphasized that the road will not only benefit the refugee population but also boost agricultural productivity for the entire Ogoja region. Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu acknowledged the UNHCR's ongoing commitment to initiatives with long-term impact, expressing gratitude for their continued support. He also assured that the local government will provide all necessary assistance to ensure the project's success. Residents and stakeholders are o...
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President John Dramani Mahama appoints John Dumelo, Deputy Minister for Agriculture.

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President John Dramani Mahama has announced a series of key deputy ministerial appointments as part of his administration’s effort to strengthen governance. The newly appointed officials will assist in various ministries, covering infrastructure, agriculture, trade, and health. Among the notable appointees is actor and politician John Dumelo, who has been named Deputy Minister for Agriculture. Suhini Alhassan has been assigned to the Roads Ministry, while Yusif JaJah will serve as Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. Other appointees include Docars Toffee as Deputy Minister for Communications, Hajia Afra Nasira for Transport, and Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu for Health. Additionally, Thomas Ampem has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance, Clement Apark for Education, and Emmanuel Bedzra for Works and Housing. Yusif Sulemana will take on the role of Deputy Minister for Trade, Agriculture Business, and Industry, while Mohammed A. Sukparu has been assigned to...
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Breaking News; Reps committee proposes Ogoja State, Lagoon, Ijebu, New Kaduna, and 28 other new states.

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The House of Representatives committee on constitutional review said it has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states in the federation. Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, who presided over Thursday’s plenary session read the letter of the committee containing the proposed states. The states of the federation will increase from 36 to 67 if the proposal is approved. The proposed states include: NORTH-CENTRAL 1. BENUE ALA STATE from the present Benue State. 2. OKUN STATE from the present Kogi State 3. OKURA STATE from the present Kogi State 4. CONFLUENCE STATE from the present Kogi State 5. APA-AGBA STATE from Benue South Senatorial District 6. APA STATE from the present Benue State. 7. A 37th state, namely FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA NORTH-EAST 8. AMANA STATE from the present Adamawa State. 9. KATAGUM STATE from the present Bauchi State. 10. SAVANNAH STATE from the present Borno State. 11.MURI STATE from the present Taraba State. NORTH-WEST 12.NEW KADUNA STATE an...
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CROSS RIVER STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR WITH THE PEOPLE OF THE NORTHERN SENATORIAL ZONE

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The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency RT Hon. Peter Agbe Odey (Ph.D.), has urged the people of the Northern Senatorial District to remain steadfast in their support for Governor Otu's administration. He assured them that the government has laid a strong foundation for the realization of the true dividends of democracy and encouraged the people to continue rallying behind the government and remain responsive to the call to service. RT Hon. Odey, who was represented by the Head of Personal Staff to the Deputy Governor, Dr. Chris Ojikpong, emphasized that concerted efforts are underway to bring relief to the doorsteps of Cross Riverians. He added that the People's First mantra will significantly impact the provision of basic amenities for the people. Dr. Ojikpong explained that the gift items being distributed were meant to celebrate Christmas and the New Year, urging beneficiaries to use them to improve their livelihoods. He also assured the people ...
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OGOJA COUNCIL CHAIRMAN LEADS OGOJA CONTINGENT AT CULTURAL CARNIVAL, CALABAR.

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Sonnie Okem (CPS) The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, led a vibrant contingent of participants at the cultural carnival event held in Calabar. He described the showcase of Ogoja culture as a unique and admirable tradition. Hon. Agbeh emphasized that the large turnout symbolized unity, aiming not only to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ogoja but also to foster love and understanding, despite differences in language and background. He explained that the event reflected Ogoja's diverse culture, including its costumes, farm produce, and traditional dances. The event, which was filled with fun and excitement, drew admiration from spectators at various points of adjudication. Among the notable members of the Ogoja contingent were the First Lady of Ogoja, Mrs. Christy Agbeh; the Ogoja State House of Assembly Representative, Hon. Thomas Aruku; the Commissioner for Wealth Creation, Hon. Patrick Egbede; the Chairman of the College of Nursing Scienc...
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