Dear Chairman, Senate House Committee on NDDC, and Cross River State Reps in NDDC, Stakeholders of Cross River State here present, Cross Riverians, Gentlemen of the Press and all other relevant leaders of the State.
This is a Press Statement made by opinion leaders today, Friday, 7th February 2025 here in Calabar.
Last week the social media as well as political spaces were filled with information of the N100,000,000 released by NDDC to Cross Riverians for Christmas celebration. It was revealed that this money was meant for women and youths of Cross River State, but as we speak the disbursement is still uncertain.
During the frenzy, a list of Ten (10) out of Fifty (50) beneficiaries were exposed, and till date, the remaining forty (40) are still kept under the carpet.
We call on our Cross River State NDDC Reps and Our Senator the chairman House Committee on NDDC to give Cross Riverians a detailed information on the whereabout of the 100 million and make publish of the list of beneficiaries most especially registered and established one on or before 14 days. They are representing us, and it is pertinent that the do the needful; which is, transparency and accountability.
Otuekong Commrade Kingsley Ikpeme
For on behalf of Opinion Leaders.
