We are Committed to Improve Nutrition Status in Cross River State - HoS

By Iloke, Egbe 

The Head of Service of Cross River State Dr. Innocent Eteng has asserted that the State is ready to support improve Nutrition and to complete the weeks to Make 6 months Status for the State maternity leave programme.  He stated this when he granted audience to the state steering committee advocacy meeting to his office, new Secretariat Complex Calabar.

The Head of Service said the six months maternity leave is already concluded left with legislation to give it the legal framework to sustain it implementation while assuring that the House Committee on health is to handle that aspect.  According to the Head of Service, his office is open, accessable and ready to support the course of nutrition programmes which he described as multisectoral adding that the inherite benefits has made it an area you cannot ignore.

Speaking further the Head of Service affirmed that the Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu is strongly committed to the welfare of Cross Riverians including the vulnerable groups in the State.That the State has taken measures to ensure that the Civil Service rule is revived with special attention given to food and nutrition and rendered his appreciation for the visit. 

Earlier, the Executive secretary of Civil Society scaling up nutrition in Nigeria CS-SUNN Nigeria Mr. Okoronkwo Sunday said out of every 100 children 22 of them will not get the proper development due to the drop in breastfeeding. That proactive measures should be taken as parents to revert to status. He called on the Head of Service to champion the cause of    6 months exclusive breast feeding and maternity leave with pay for nursing mothers. Mr Okonkwo expressed excitement on the work already done by the State on maternal leave and nutrition with many MDAs now having nutrition budget in their departments. 

He said Cross River State has made them proud with the support they have given to nutrition programmes. The visit featured interactions and a vote of thanks by the Permanent Secretary State Planning Commission Mrs. Mbong Atu Ausaji and group photograph. Dignitaries that graced the visit includes SA to the Governor on Gender Mainstreaming, Dr Mrs. Inyang Asibong, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator Mrs. Nkem Eyong Ubana

 We are Committed to Improve Nutrition Status in Cross River State - HoS

By Iloke, Egbe

The Head of Service of Cross River State Dr. Innocent Eteng has asserted that the State is ready to support improve Nutrition and to complete the weeks to Make 6 months Status for the State maternity leave programme. He stated this when he granted audience to the state steering committee advocacy meeting to his office, new Secretariat Complex Calabar.

The Head of Service said the six months maternity leave is already concluded left with legislation to give it the legal framework to sustain it implementation while assuring that the House Committee on health is to handle that aspect.  According to the Head of Service, his office is open, accessible and ready to support the course of nutrition programmes which he described as multi-sectoral adding that the inherite benefits has made it an area you cannot ignore.

Speaking further the Head of Service affirmed that the Governor, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu is strongly committed to the welfare of Cross Riverians including the vulnerable groups in the State. That the State has taken measures to ensure that the Civil Service rule is revived with special attention given to food and nutrition and rendered his appreciation for the visit. 

Earlier, the Executive secretary of Civil Society scaling up nutrition in Nigeria CS-SUNN Nigeria Mr. Okoronkwo Sunday said out of every 100 children 22 of them will not get the proper development due to the drop in breastfeeding. That proactive measures should be taken as parents to revert to status. He called on the Head of Service to champion the cause of    6 months exclusive breast feeding and maternity leave with pay for nursing mothers. Mr Okonkwo expressed excitement on the work already done by the State on maternal leave and nutrition with many MDAs now having nutrition budget in their departments. 

He said Cross River State has made them proud with the support they have given to nutrition programmes. The visit featured interactions and a vote of thanks by the Permanent Secretary State Planning Commission Mrs. Mbong Atu Ausaji and group photograph. Dignitaries that graced the visit includes SA to the Governor on Gender Mainstreaming, Dr Mrs. Inyang Asibong, the CS-SUNN State Coordinator Mrs. Nkem Eyong Ubana

 Cross River State, a Pace Setter in Laws and Regulations

- Justice Commissioner

Produce by:     Iloke, Egbe

The Cross River State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ededem Ani has affirmed that the State is noted as a pacesetter as it relates to laws and regulations to guide the operation and performance of it activities to the society. 

He stated this when he granted  audience to members of the CS-SUNN/SCFN who were on advocacy visit to his office, Ministry of Justice, new secretariat Complex Calabar. 

Speaking on the challenges that confront the implementation of nutritional activities in some Ministries, the Commissioner pledge his commitment and the readiness of his office to give 100% efforts in the advancement of nutrition programmes and up scaling of it support. In his words, he said I am committed 100% to improve  and also in like manner support extension of maternity leave for nursing mothers to enhance effective bonding between mother and child. Adding that, the visit was very timely given that the Civil Service rule is undergoing review to incorporate indices that will make it more contemporary.

Earlier, in her presentation, the policy advocacy lead in the commission and Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender mainstreaming Dr. Inyang Asibong intimated the Justice commissioner of the challenges hindering the desired progress in exclusive breast feeding and solicited support for improved funding for nutrition including speedy release of nutrition budget to enhance effective implementation according to plans.

Adding her voice, Mrs. Nkem Eyong Ubana the CS-SUNN STATE COORDINATOR informed that the policy made provisions for establishment of creches in strategic locations as part of the strategies to support breastfeeding after the first 6months and appeal to the commissioner to learned his voice amongst his colleagues in the State Executive Council to support the extension of maternity leave to 6 months with pay as it formed part of the foundational pillars required for a healthy and peaceful family.

Highlights of the visit was questions and answers and group photograph. Across section of stakeholders  in attendance include CS-SUNN Members led by the coordinator, representatives of the state committee on food and Nutrition ,the Special Adviser to the Governor on Gender mainstreaming and the special Adviser to the Governor on women mobilization

Governor Bassey Otu is Investing in the People

The State Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CRS Planning Commission Dr. Bong Duke has affirmed that His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu is the people's Governor and is investing in the people through policies and programmes to avoid wastage of scarce resources. He stated this when he received the team lead, Guru Innovation Hup an ICT Consult in his office SPC, New Secretariat Complex Calabar on a courtesy visit. 

Dr. Duke said SPC has the mandate to initiate innovations in the State Development plans, while informing that the State has proposed the preparation of 12 thousand hecters of land across the 3 Senatorial District for mechanize agriculture. He further informed that the State received one of the least allocation from the FG but due to proper planning the State is always getting good results.

According to Duke, the State is going to give land titles to rural farmers as away of empowering them to have value for their lands, adding that, Tinapa will be back to live in a few months as the Government of His Excellency Prince Bassey Otu is not ready to take up new projects for now.

That the administration is ready to revive the system including the State Civil Service to enable Civil Servants enjoy dignitary of labour and further informed that the Government is also considering the construction of new housing scheme for Civil Servants.

The vice chairman also revealed that the future of the Civil Service will witness the deployment of time management system to address lateness to work by some Civil Servants and address other challenges that confront the service.

He affirmed that there are many areas to invest including the digital space which will enhance a lot of collaborations within and outside the State and nation. 

Earlier, the leader of the team Mr. Oyo Effiom said they feel excited with the appointment of Pastor Dr. Bong Duke as the State Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CRS Planning Commission with his experiences Cross Riverians will derive value in his services to the State

According to Mr. Effiom, his organization Guru Innovation Hup feel the Government Should not be drivers of industries but the private sectors while Government concentrate on creating conducive environment for investors and collect taxes as they regulate companies operations.

He expressed dismay that at this age and time Government is still considering deploying heavy duty machines instead of modern ones that are small in terms of cost and sizes to enable private individuals buy them and operate it with ease.

He further said his organization offers multiple services including training of youths in ICT and engage in research on innovations and new ideas or ways of resolving problems for individuals and corporate bodies.

Highlights of the visit was questions and answers, group photograph, while Onenson Nkanu, Theresa Eja from Guru Innovation Hup were in attendances of industries but the private sectors while Government concentrate on creating conducive environment for investors and collect taxes as they regulate companies operations.