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 All is set for the launch of Abitto Ferry, a transport service company that ferry Passengers through the waterways from Calabar to Uyo and vice versa. The grand launching and unveiling ceremony will hold on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the Marina Resort in Calabar by 10am Special Guest of Honour: Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of NDDC @abittoferry

 South-South Nigeria Technovation Champions Emerge! Brainyhive, Sunshine Girls, and other talented teams emerged victorious at the recently concluded 2024 Technovation Girls Regional Pitch Event for South-South Nigeria. Hosted by iKapture Networks in collaboration with the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRSMEDA), the two-day event empowered young girls to become the future leaders in technology. The event featured a range of inspiring activities, including a panel discussion. Ewono-Abasi Okon, General Manager, Enterprise Development at CRSMEDA, delivered a captivating keynote address titled "Emerging as Female Tech-entrepreneurs in the 21st Century." Ms. Okon emphasized the vast opportunities available for women in the tech industry, declaring, "the future is female, and technology is the pathway."  This event further solidified the State Government's commitment to fostering technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit a...

 *Obudu Mountain Fitness Walk 5.0: Odey Received Organizing Committee In Calabar.* The Deputy Governor of Cross River State,  Rt Hon. Peter Odey, Monday, welcomed Mr. Thomas Ikpeme, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Healthy Billionaires (HB) Fitness Walk 5.0. Mr. Ikpeme, accompanied by other distinguished members of the LOC, paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Calabar.  In his remarks, Odey praised Healthy Billionaires (HB) for their commendable initiative and pledged unwavering support towards the realization of the organization's predetermined goals and objectives, thereby ensuring its success.  While acknowledging the importance of HB and their efforts in promoting tourism and sporting activities in Cross River State and Nigeria, which according to him have earned the admiration of many, he encourage them to continue their good work in showcasing the state's  tourism potentials.  Speaking earlier, Mr. Ikpeme said t...

 *Otu secures $3.5bn Afreximbank funding for Bakassi Deep Seaport*  Cross River State government, has secured a $3.5 billion funding from the Pan-African multilateral financial institution, African Export-importbank (Afreximbank) for some of its key infrastructure projects in the state. Governor Bassey Otu, who was in Egypt, last week for a workshop, also visited the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, to explore partnership in key infrastructure projects to be undertaken in the state.  The workshops held during the visit, which culminated in the signing of a project preparation facility for the development of a deep seaport estimated to cost $3.5 billion. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution with the mandate of financing and promoting intra-and extra-African trade. Securing the funding at a workshop attended by the governor as well as some of the key members of his government, at ...

Cross River Partners with iKapture to Host 2024 Technovation Challenge The Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the iKapture network, is proud to announce their hosting of the South-South regional Technovation Challenge. The event will be held on May 17th and 18th, 2024, at the conference hall of the Prof. Eyo Ita House located along Marian Road, Calabar. This exciting initiative was announced during a courtesy visit by iKapture delegates to the Director General of the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRSMEDA), Great Ogban. Mr. Ogban expressed his strong support for the program. According to Mr. Ogban, the Technovation Challenge aligns perfectly with both the "People First" mandate of the Cross River State Governor and the global movement to increase female participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.  The event will be a gathering of female tech enthusiasts between the ages of 8 and 18. Over...

 "Taking fitness to new heights! Chairman of Healthy Billionaires Obudu Mountain Fitness Walk Thomas Ikpeme and some members of the committee paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Abubakar Ewa, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, to invite him to the Obudu Mountain Fitness Walk 5.0 - the biggest tour yet! Scheduled to hold Friday 14th - Monday 17th June, 2024.(Id el Kabir weekend) #ObuduMountainFitnessWalk #HealthyBillionaires #TourismMeetsFitness"

In a move to propel the state's creative and digital economy, the Cross River State government has partnered with the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative. This collaboration is set to empower Cross River's tech landscape. Great Ogban, Director-General of the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRSMEDA), highlighted a multifaceted support system. This will encompass training programs, infrastructure development, and resource distribution through starter kits to jumpstart tech ventures. "We're establishing a comprehensive database encompassing MSMEs across various sectors, including creative, digital, agricultural, and manufacturing," said Ogban. "By understanding our SMEs, we can effectively empower them." Recognizing the importance of a strong foundation, the initiative will commence by creating a detailed database of tech enthusiasts and existing tech communities within the state. Ogban concluded by inviting the 3M...

Governor Bassey Otu has announced that his administration is ready to meet the counter-funding requirements of the Federal Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to provide mini-grid power supply to rural communities.  This move is aimed at boosting the micro-economies of the state and improving productivity levels, especially in the agricultural and rural communities. Speaking during a courtesy call to him in Calabar, by the REA management team, Governor Otu expressed his administration's willingness to meet the 30 percent counterpart funding, which is necessary for attracting REA's interventions.  He emphasized the importance of power supply in powering the rural economies to achieve energy and food security for the people of Cross River. Governor Otu commended the REA for the 7-megawatt power project that will provide steady power supply for the University of Calabar and the University Teaching Hospital, UCTH.  He also praised the REA team's technical capacity and Presiden...

The Director General of the Cross River State Electrification Agency (SEA), Mr Francis Ekpo welcomed the MD/CEO Rural Electrification Agency Abba Aliyu Aliyu during the weekend in calabar.  This is a follow up on the courtesy visit earlier last month by the DG SEA to the headquarters of the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja where Mr Francis Ekpo extended congratulations from the Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Otu to Aliyu, acknowledging his recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  The Cross River State Government is steadfast in its dedication to establishing and nurturing a lasting partnership with the agency to ensure efficient service delivery to our state," Ekpo emphasized, highlighting the government's determination to foster a productive and enduring collaboration with the REA to fulfil Governor Bassey Otus people first agenda to light up Cross River.  It is indeed the season of sweetness.Stay tuned for more.

Cross River State is poised to benefit from a significant investment in the creative and digital economy. The Federal Government's Investment in Digital and Creative and Enterprises (i-DICE) program is valued at $617 million. This news was announced by Fegho Umunubo, Special Assistant to the President on Creatives and Digital Economy (Office of the Vice President), during a press briefing at the recent World Creative and Innovation Day conference.  The Special Assistant emphasized the presidency's recognition of the creative sector's potential for job creation and economic growth. Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Otu of Cross River expressed his enthusiasm for the i-DICE initiative and pledged continued support for the state's creative sector during a courtesy visit from the delegation. The i-DICE program aims to empower individuals in the digital and creative fields by providing them with skill development, infrastructure, and access to financing. Cross River State, along w...