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Ayade Has Become A Reference Point In Our Agricultural Revolution - Buhari

27th June,  2018| Politics |Emmanuel Ulayi The President Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has rained accolades on the governor of Cross River state,  Senator Ben Ayade and commended him for keying into the federal government's vision of diversifying the economy saying Ayade has become a reference point in his administration's agricultural revolution. The President was speaking at the commissioning of the multi billion Naira Cross River state Rice Seeds and Seedlings factory in Calabar on Tuesday. President Buhari said the factory is a testament of his administrations' giant strides in diversifying the economy and described the factory as "a marvel to behold." You can also  read on... Buhari Commission  Automated Rice Seedlings Factory in Calabar He said: "When we assumed the reins of leadership of our dear country, this administration launched a zero-oil economic roadmap as a way of making ou...

Buhari Commissions Automated Rice Seedling Factory In Calabar - Emmanuel Ulayi

27th June, 2018|Politic|Emmanuel Ulayi President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, commissioned the Cross River State seedlings and seed multiplication factory in Calabar which he described as people-oriented project. The President said the project was in line with his administration's zero oil economic roadmap with Cross River Governor,  Senator Ben Ayade becoming a reference point in that vision. His words: "When we assumed the rein of leadership of our dear country, our administration launched a zero-oil economic roadmap as a way of making our country less dependent on oil, while encouraging investments in other sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture. "I am happy that Governor Ayade keyed into that policy and has today become the reference point in our agricultural revolution effort." While emphasising the significance of the event, President Buhari said: "That we are gathered here today is no doubt a determination woven through to precision an...

Ayade to pay N7,500 to vulnerable youth in the State

7th June, 2018|Politics|ArchMedia Inc Governor Ayade Benedict releases 750Million Naira for the payment of N7,500 monthly to 5,000 C'river youth in a social engagement program. The Governor of Cross River State Senator Prof. Ben Ayade through the office of the Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development Comr Asu Okang release the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N750,000,000) for the payment of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N7,500) to five thousand (5,000) Youths in 6 Local Government Areas across the state. The program which is in partnership with the World Bank - Youth Employment and Social Support Operations (YESSO), is targeted at providing financial succor to the poor and vulnerable living in CRS. While briefing the press men after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Public Workfare Component (PWF) of YESSO domiciled in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) which is to serve...

Vice President Quits Ruling Party

7th June, 2018l Politics| Omori, Omori Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima publicly attacked the corruption of the president’s government on Tuesday and announced his resignation from the ruling party, leaving the door open for a presidential run. Chilima was handpicked by President Peter Mutharika to run alongside him in the 2014 elections on the Democratic People’s Party ticket. His dramatic decision to quit the DPP has exposed a widening rift in the ruling party, which has come under heavy criticism for alleged corruption. “Despite all the sacrifices that our forefathers made, our nation remains one of the poorest. Nepotism, cronyism and corruption are rampant and only those connected continue to benefit,” he said at a media conference in Lilongwe. “We must give this country a new lease of life. We must clean this country. We must drain the swamp.” Chilima’s shock move comes as calls have mounted from within the DPP for him to...

Newly-sworn in APC State Chairmen

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Monday, 4th June, 2018 charged newly-inaugurated APC State Chairmen including FCT on the re-election of the party, particularly President Muhammadu Buhari in the forth coming elections. He expressed gladness over the mix of old and new members, the APC National Chairman equally described the newly-sworn in state executives as a “second generation of a maturing APC.” He added: “The new one will have the benefit of learning from the old and returning state executives. Below are the name and State of the newly inaugurated State Chairmen 1.      Abia                            – Hon. Donatus E. Nwankpa 2.      Adamawa          ...