By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Senator John Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme has shortlisted over 400 beneficiaries for phase 1. The beneficiaries cut across the three senatorial districts of Cross River State. Northern Senatorial District has 135, Central 161 and South 176. According to the programme manager, Agba Jalingo, compulsory entrepreneurship training for the…
By Agba Jalingo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Entries for the Senator John Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme have swelled over 12,000. This demonstrates not just acceptance but also exposes the yawning desire for a helping hand by Cross Riverians. I am also sure that many Cross Riverians are already wondering how the beneficiaries will be selected from…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme (grant) is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria by improving access to finance, business development services, and market opportunities. The grassroots programme launched on Thursday, 29th August 2025, supports entrepreneurs with funds, capacity building, and formalisation support….
ABUJA – In a landmark event in Abuja, on Thursday, the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan-Enoh, inaugurated the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG), declaring, “The Industrial Revolution Work Group is not the conclusion of a conversation—it is the commencement of a transformation.” This initiative is poised to transform Nigeria’s industrial landscape…
IKOM – Senator John Owan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, announced on Monday that the federal government has signed over 100 Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDECs) in the past three months. The revelation came during a facility tour of the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory, followed by a roundtable…
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh has apologised to Nigeria and Nigerians over the poor performance of Team Nigeria at the just concluded 2024 Paris Olympics Games. In a statement personally signed by the Minister, he called for patience with ongoing reforms which are imminent and ongoing in the Ministry since he assumed…
…summons NFF, convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following…
By Inyali Peter Three UKALU communities in Obudu local government area of Cross River State, comprising of Ukpe, Alege and Ubang hosted the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh and his Special Assistant on Administration, Dr Richard Orim on Saturday, 13th April 2024, in grand style. The event which held at the Government…
About eight months ago, when President Bola Tinubu assigned portfolios to members of his cabinet, a few surprises sprung up. One such surprise was the deployment of Sen. John Owan-Enoh, JOE, an experienced lawmaker to head the newly created Ministry of Sports Development. In his twenty years sojourn in the legislative arm of government, which…
By Michael Ogar Patrick Egba has secured the prestigious title of being the sole FIFA-Badge referee hailing from Cross River State. A native of Ikom local government area of the state, Egba’s dedication to the sport has earned him this remarkable recognition. Expressing his gratitude, Mr Egba extended heartfelt thanks to the Minister of Sports…
