Gov Otu Celebrates Women, Reaffirms Commitment to Economic Empowerment at International Women’s Day

Governor Bassey Edet Otu The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Edet Otu, has paid glowing tribute to the women of the state as the world commemorates International Women’s Day, applauding their resilience, enterprise and invaluable contributions to the state’s social and economic development. In a message issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special…

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Utibe Abasi Duke commended on Women’s Day

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, tributes have been paid to Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke, Special Assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on Gender Mainstreaming, for her contributions to women’s empowerment, youth mobilisation, and social advocacy in Cross River State. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate…

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A’Ibom Breaks 35 Percent 1995 Beijing Conference Benchmark on Women Political Inclusion

…Hits 40 Percent By Ima-Obong Akpantuen The administration of Governor Umo Eno has allocated 40 per cent of political appointments and positions to women, describing the move as unprecedented in the political history of the Akwa Ibom State. This record has surpassed the 35 percent benchmark propounded by the 1995 Beijing Conference. The Deputy Governor…

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Ndoma-Egba is a Patriot and Statesman, President Tinubu Felicitates Ex-Senate Leader at 70

Former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN By Anietie Akpan President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, on his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2026. In statement dated March 8, by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu, (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Ndoma-Egba as “a patriot and statesman who…

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International Women’s Day: Akpabio Celebrates Nigerian Women, Hails Their Resilience, Sacrifices

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. By Anietie Akpan As the World celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated women, particularly Nigerian women on their resilience and sacrifices. In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the…

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Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba at 70: A Life of Law, Leadership and Legislative Influence

By Rasheed Olanrewaju ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – In the evolution of Nigeria’s democratic experience, certain public figures stand out not merely for the offices they have occupied, but for the institutional value they have added and the leadership stability they have provided across changing political eras. One of such figures is Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN,…

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