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  • Andrew Burnap Age, Wikipedia, Biography, Girlfriend, Instagram, Height

    Andrew Bernaf is an American actor best known for his films “Chapteron (2018)” and “Spare Room (2018), and he is a talented actor who can shine in the industry if given the opportunity.

    He is a well trained actor, and has been in movies since he was very young. He can perform any role in front of the camera.

    Andrew Burnap Wiki

    Name Andrew Burnap
    Birthday 1991
    Age 29
    Gender Male
    Height 5 feet 9 inches
    Nationality American
    Ethnicity White
    Profession Actor
    Married/Single Single
    Twitter @McDrewBur

     

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  • Michelle Hayden Wikipedia, Age, Biography, Height, Instagram, Boyfriend, Net Worth

    Michelle Hayden is a talented and beautiful American actress. She is best known for her work in Hollywood movies and TV series.

    As we all know, her footsteps started thousands of miles and likewise, her acting career began in modest roles.

    Michelle Hayden Wiki

    Name Michelle Hayden
    Birthday September 22, 1989
    Age 30
    Gender Female
    Height 5 feet 5 inches
    Nationality American
    Profession Actress
    Instagram chelle_hayden
    Twitter chelle_hayden

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  • Kareem Grimes Wikipedia, Age, Biography, Height, Instagram, Girlfriend, Net Worth

    Karim Grimes is a very talented actress. He is known for his Hollywood films and TV productions.

    He loves watching TV and movies from a young age. The results of his development helped him to stand out in films and dramas.

    Kareem Grimes Wiki

    Name Kareem Grimes
    Age 32
    Gender Male
    Height 5 feet 8 inches
    Nationality American
    Profession Actor
    Instagram kareemgrimes
    Twitter bkareemsfq
    Facebook KareemTheActor

     

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  • Biography of Obong of Calabar Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V

    By Frank Ulom

    The current Efik monarch, Obong of Calabar is Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V.

    Birth and parentage

    He was born on the morning of the 20th day of November 1949 and is reputed to be initiated into the Ekpe Efik Iboku confraternity on the day of his birth. His parents were Etubom Okon Abasi Otu Ukpong Mbo Otu and Madam Ikwo Okokon Ansa of Adiabo Ikot Mbo Otu. The current Efik Monarch, therefore, descends from the Adiabo clan of the Eburutu tribe and is traceable to the founding ancestor of the Efik kingdom with the genealogical name Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu Ukpong Mbo Otu Meseme Ukpong Ukpong Atai Ema Atai Iboku.

    Education and training

    The young Prince Ekpo Okon attended St. Patrick’s Convent and St. Mary’s Schools for his primary education and received his first school leaving certificate from the later in 1963. In 1968, he obtained his West African School Certificate from the famous West African Peoples Institute (WAPI) established by the first Nigerian professor, the late Professor Eyo Ita. At the age of 24 years, he obtained a diploma certificate in Telecommunications Engineering where he bagged the International Telecommunication Union best student award. The award conferment was made by the late Nigerian Military Head of State; General Murtala Muhammed who was then Minister of Communications.

    Married life and nuclear family

    The present Obong of Calabar (Efik Monarch) is married to Princess Ansa Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu nee Edet Ukpong Okon Otu Ekpenyong Efa of Adiabo. The marriage is blessed with seven children namely Arit, Abia, Ukpa, Ekpo, Otu, Asa and Ukpong.

    Work experience

    The current Monarch first worked as an assistant technical officer-in training at the then Post and Telecommunications (P&T) department of the Federal Ministry of Communications and became an outstanding trainee officer who rose to the position of Operations and Maintenance Manager in the Domestic Satellite Division of P&T. Following the deregulation of the telecommunications sector by the Federal Government, the young Prince got employed at the Telnet Nigeria Limited whose major client was Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. Here he rose to the position of Divisional Manager on merit from where he was called to serve on the throne of his ancestors.

    Journey to the throne

    Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu’s journey to the throne started when he was made a chief by his family and community in 1976. He became head of the Ukpong Mbo Otu family and consequently the village head of Adiabọ Ikọt Mbọ Otu in 1999. In 2003 he became the clan head-elect of Adiabọ Ikọt Mbọ Otu and was capped Etubom obio by His Eminence the late Edidem Nta Elijah Henshaw VI, the immediate past Obong of Calabar, in 2004. He was made the Iyamba Ekpe Efik Iboku (President of the Ekpe conclave) of Otu Meseme Lodge at Adiabọ.

    The installation, recognition and coronation

    Following the demise of the immediate past Obong, His Eminence, the late Edidem (Prof.) Nta Elijah Henshaw VI on the 16th day of February 2008, a suitable successor was found in Etubom Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu from the Western Calabar geographical bloc of the Kingdom, who was traditionally crowned at Efe Asabọ (shrine of the cobra) on the 3rd day of May 2008. He thenceforth became His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, Obong of Calabar, Natural ruler, Treaty King and Grand Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom.

    On the 11th of July, 2008, the new king was officially recognized by the Government of Cross River State of Nigeria and was presented with a staff of office as Obong of Calabar, in a public ceremony at the State Cultural Centre Complex, by the then State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke. Finally, the current Monarch was presented before God in keeping with the tradition of Church Coronation suggested by the late Queen Victoria of Great Britain in 1878, at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Duke Town Parish in December 2008. He was crowned by the late legendary Pastor Eyo Edet Okon of The Apostolic Church of Nigeria and admitted into the comity of world Christian Kings as the 78th recognized Monarch of the Efik Eburutu people.

    Life as an Obong and achievements so far

    The year 2008 in Calabar was filled with royal events primarily the traditional installation of the Obong, his presentation to the state government for recognition and finally the church coronation in December. The Efik Monarch; a member of the comity of world Christian kings and Knight of Saint Molumba of the Catholic faith, began his life as an Obong with a thanksgiving service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Mission on the 25th of January, 2009.

    His ascension to the throne, it will be recalled, was plagued with court cases where a number of people came up with claims of better qualification to the revered Efik throne. The Obong identified the absence of a written constitution as a guide to the selection of Obong of Calabar as a major reason for the spurious claims by some segments in the kingdom. He, therefore, set up a select constitution drafting committee to come up with a working document for the Efik Kingdom. The constitution was proclaimed in 2010 but was followed with heavy criticisms from sectors that felt left out in the general scheme of things. At the moment, the constitution is undergoing review and will be ready soon.

    Following the emergence of Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V as Obong of Calabar and Grand Patriarch of the Efik people, a number of dissenting groups took the Palace of the Obong of Calabar to court challenging the fairness of the selection process. One of such claimants was Chief Anthony Ani, a former Minister of the Federal Republic. On Monday, January 30, 2012, the Federal High Court ruled the case in his favour, claiming that he was the rightful candidate for the Efik throne. But the Obong’s Palace headed for a higher court (the Court of Appeal) to seek redress and on July 4, 2013, the Appeal Court ruled that Chief Anthony Ani was not qualified to vote and be voted for as an Obong of Calabar. At the same time, the court ordered that the selection process be repeated with the Obong of Calabar as contestant if he so desired as he was fully qualified to do so. The Etuboms’ Conclave, as a law-abiding group, obliged the court and His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V was returned as the Obong of Calabar, Natural Ruler, Treaty King and Grand Patriarch of the Efik people.

    The Obong noted that the dwindling fortunes of the Efik kingdom in recent times are traceable to the tribal fragmentations and unfair discriminations, borne out of a poor understanding of who the Efik people are. He, therefore, initiated steps to bring together all the descendants of Iboku who founded the twelve ancestral clans of the Iboku people to establish a cohesive and more robust kingdom that will shoulder all challenges responsibly. This, he says, will be done by reviewing the family trees of all Efik Houses and families which will surely help the people to make a more purposeful thrust into the future.

    A very significant achievement of the current Monarch is his vision to set up an advisory and executive body in his royal court. The body is called Obong of Calabar Executive Forum (OCEF) and is made of Efik gentlemen and ladies who have excelled in their different fields of training/or endeavours; in Academia, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Security, Commerce, Industry and Politics pooled from all twelve ancestral clans. A brief on the organization and functions of this forum follows under discussions on the Palace of the Obong of Calabar.

    On Tuesday 7 November 2023, Governor Bassey Otu recognised Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V as the authentic Obong of Calabar.

  • Flog It: Michael Baggott Wife Name And Weight Loss Journey Revealed

    Flog It: Michael Baggott Wife Name And Weight Loss Journey Revealed

    Who is Flog It Michael Baggott wife? Find out more about his weight loss journey.

    Baggott is an antique expert who first came into the public eyes when he appeared on the BBC series “Flog It”.

    The long-time BBC series is has been running since 27 May 2002 and is presented by Paul Martin.

    The antique expert is one of the most recognizable faces of the series and has been popular for his expertise.

    Who is Michael Baggott’s Wife?

    Micheal Baggot’s wife name has not been unveiled yet.

    He seems to be unmarried and is likely not in a relationship with anyone at the moment.

    However, the said man is secretive about his married life, hence, may have been keeping his relationship a secret.

    The only thing he ever shared about his personal life was a picture of him and his sister on his Twitter @baggottsilver.

    Sadly trawling through old family photos for Mum’s Funeral and then I come across one of me and my sister I can’t ever recall seeing (or being taken).

    From the post, we gather that his mother had passed away.

    Michael Baggott Weight Loss Journey Revealed

    Baggott is a healthy man with a muscular frame.

    Micheal Baggott has a weight being approx. 88kg and height 6 feet 1 inch tall.

    The antique collector is a foodie and he often shares his favorite recipes with his followers.

    His weight loss journey has been the focus of many of his followers these days, as he seems to have lost some weight.

    Over the years people are used to looking at the bulky antique expert and they have noticed some changes in him lately.

    However, Micheal Baggott himself has not revealed anything on his weight loss journey yet.

    What is Micheal Baggot’s Net Worth?

    Micheal  Baggot’s net worth is said to be between $2 million – $5 million dollars.

    The antique expert and collecter come from a humble beginning as he grew up roughest, poorest council estate in Birmingham, England.

    His first antique purchase was the Chester silver Vesta case – for £22.00 which he bought with the money he saved.

    Now, the antiques he has collected can be viewed on his Instagram @baggotsilver and on a site he created.

     

     

  • Challex D Boss Biography, Family, Net Worth And Age

    By Prince Ansa

    Ofem Okpososo Eno popularly known as Challex D Boss was born on the 8th of May 1992 in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. His father Mr Okpososo Eno was a policeman and his mother Mrs Okama Ofem is a Civil Servant. According to Challex, his Mother is his ROLE MODEL. She has been a great inspiration for his musical career and his success story. Challex D Boss is the last born of 3 children.

    He attended Police Primary School, Akim Police Barracks, Calabar. He later gained admission into West Africa People’s Institute (WAPI), Calabar. He is a graduate of English/Literature, College of Education Akamkpa, Cross River State.

    Challex D Boss is multiple awards winning musician from the southern part of Nigeria. Cross River State Precisely.

    MUSIC CAREER

    Challex D Boss Started his musical journey about 7 years ago in Calabar, and since then he has been a role model to many upcoming artists and also an Icon in the Entertainment sector in Cross River State and South-South Nigeria as a whole.

    He attained the spotlight after he dropped his hit single “WE SEE NO CHANGES” – which has a lot to say about the maltreatment of Nigerian citizens by their own Government and mismanagement of Public funds – leaving the country stagnant. WE SEE NO CHANGES got its acceptance and a Remix featured by Eedris Adbukareem took it to another level. A video was made for it featuring Gaius Chibueze (Bitcoin Chief), who was his manager and friend.

    Challex D Boss has put out a lot of singles and Projects after that and notably, his 2019 heavyweight project “THE PREACHER MAN ALBUM” which was decorated with an Event “CHALLEX D BOSS UNLEASH CONCERT” featuring Nigerian superstars including Youngbone, Kaypluz, Samuelito and a guest heavyweight artist Fireboy DML from YBNL and Empire music. The concert was a huge success as he (Challex) was decorated as the International Artists of the Year by “THE CROSS RIVER STATE WATCH AWARDS,” Artist of the Year by “THE PARADISE MUSIC AWARDS” and a host of other awards since then.

    Challex D Boss also made the popular single titled “Aproko” featuring Erigga and “Confidence” featuring Iyanya and International Boy Silva.

    Challex D Boss currently is decorated as the face of Cross River State Music to the World and it’s very deserving. Amidst the turbid of 2020, Challex D Boss has and is still on the right path as the Afro Cautious musician is an ambassador to many brands and companies including The Emmpozi Water Company, Posh Empire fashion clothing and Green Valley Hotel and Bar.

    FAMILY

    On the 24th of May 2019, Challex D Boss took his heartthrob down the aisle. He is married to Lorraine Nyack, who hails from Brooklyn, New York City, United States of America (USA).

    CHALLEX D BOSS NET WORTH

    Challex D Boss owns an Exotic car and a house in Calabar. His estimated net worth is around 10 million naira. (N10,000,000)

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/challexdeboss
    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Challexdeboss
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/challex.ofem

  • Profile of George Ekpungu, EFCC’s Secretary

    By Frank Ulom

    George Ekpungu, born George Abang Ekpungu is a native of Kakwagom in Boki Local Government Area in Central Senatorial District of Cross River State.

    He is a Nigerian politician and Lawyer. He was appointed the Secretary of the Board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2021.

    Educational Background of George Ekpungu

    George Ekpungu attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained a degree in Law [LLB (HONS)] in 1997. He was called to Nigerian Bar in 1999 after graduating from the Nigerian Law School with a Bachelor of Law (BL) degree.

    George Ekpungu obtained a Masters (LLM) and Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Capital Market Fraud/Commercial Dispute Resolution Strategy from Ahmadu Bello University in 2008 and 2018 respectively.

    Summary of Qualifications:
    LL.B Hons, BL, LL.M, PhD

    Career

    George Ekpungu was a Group Compliance Officer for BGL Plc and Principal consultant at George Kennedy Consultant from 2014.

    He is an experienced Enforcement/Compliance Manager with a demonstrated history of working in Regulatory/Anti-Corruption Institutions.

    George Ekpungu is skilled in Equities, Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Fraud Investigation, Money Laundering, Corruption Risk Assessment, Asset Tracing, Asset Recoveries, Due Diligence Investigation/Intels gathering, Shrewd Negotiator, Great Team Player with Strong legal professional skills.

    He was a Staff, Facilitators/Project Supervisors at the NOUN Facilitation and Project Supervision Management System.

    George Ekpungu was appointed the commissioner for New Cities Development in 2016 by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in his first term.

    In 2019, George Ekpungu picked a nomination form to represent Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but did not scale through as the party offered automatic tickets to the seating National Assembly Members (NASS).

    On June 21, 2021, President Muhammad Buhari appointed George Abang Ekpungu as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for a tenure of five years.

    The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation announced the appointment of Ekpungu as the new Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

    According to a statement by the Spokesman for the AGF, Umar Gwandu, on Monday titled, ‘Buhari Appoints Ekpungu EFCC Secretary, Names Board Members’, that four others were appointed as board members, the appointment is in line with Section 2 (1) and Section 4 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, 2004.

    Research Work

    (1). Legal Framework For Dispute Resolution In The Capiatal Market Viz: Investments And Securities Act And The Sec Rules And Regulations Made Thereto, Company And Allied Matters Act, Chartered Institute Of Stockbrokers Act, Arbitration And Conciliation Act, Etcetera.

    (2). Institutional Framework Viz: Securities And Exchange Commission, Nigerian Stock Exchange, CSCS, CIS, ASHON, NASD, IST, FHC, CA AND THE SC.

    Activities and Societies

    NBA, ACAMS, NIM, IBB GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB

    George Ekpungu, a Christian and he is married with children.

    Profile compiled by Solomon Ogar and edited by Frank Ulom for THE PARADISE NEWS.

  • Essien Ayi: Date of Birth, Education and Full Biography

    Essien Ayi: Date of Birth, Education and Full Biography

    Rt. Hon. Essien Ayi was born on October 14, 1956, in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria.

    Rt. Hon. Essien Ayi is the Member Representing the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. He is currently occupying the seat for the 5th time in a row (20 years by 2023).
    Background

    Rt. Hon. Essien Ayi was born Essien Ekpenyong Ayi on October 14, 1956, in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. He is a politician who currently serves as a member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Constituency, popularly called ABC Constituency. He is popularly called Isantim translated as an “Hippopotamus” in Efik Language. His Legislative Interests border on making better legislation for the general improvement of the lives of Nigerians

    Personal Life

    Essien Ayi is a Christian and a known Apostle in his home Church, Peniel Church of God, Calabar. He is a Senior Pastor in the Church. In June 2018, he donated one million Naira (N1,000,000) for the building of a Mosque at Bogobiri, Calabar, Cross River State capital.

    In December 2015, Essien Ayi was caught on camera sleeping and snoring during a joint Assembly session in which President Muhammadu Buhari was delivering the Budget to the National Assembly.

    Education

    Essien Ayi possesses First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), West African School Certificate (WASC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) and B.Edu in Education.

    Early Career

    Essien Ayi began his career as a Team Manager with Rovers Football Club in Calabar, Cross River State. He also served as the Secretary of the Cross River South Development Authority. He was subsequently appointed the Chairman of the Cross River State Football Association and Cross River State Sports Commission from September 2002 – March 2003. He was a Member of, Cross River State Local Government Pension Board from July 2000 – May 2002 and the Cross River Primary Education Board from July 2001 – May 2002.

    Political Career

    Essien Ayi served as Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area from 1995 to 2002. In 2003, he was elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to represent Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives. He was reelected in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 in the same position.

    In the Federal House of Representatives, Essien Ayi has been a member as well as chaired several Committees. The Committees are as follows;

    Committee Member at Customs and Excise Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Chairman at Labour, Employment and Productivity Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Committee Member at Solid Minerals Committee (Senate) until May 2015
    Committee Member at Petroleum Resources (Up Stream) Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Committee Member at Electoral Matters & Political Party Matters Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Committee Member at FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Committee Member at Sports Committee (Reps) until May 2015
    Chairman at Niger Delta Affairs Committee (Reps) until May 2023
    Awards.

    Essien Ayi has received several awards, including the Utuen Ikang Eneyo title given to him by the Eneyo Community in Cross River State.

    Projects and Other Achievements

    In August 2018, Essien Ayi donated a 300KVA Power Transformer with about 33KV to Esuk Ekpo Eyo Community of Akpabuyo Local Government of Cross River State. In March 2021, he organised a 10-day Agricultural value chain training for the people of Bakassi. He also donated N1 million for the construction of a Mosque in Calabar in 2018.

    Rt. Hon. Essien Ayi, Member Representing Akpabuyo, Bakassi and Calabar South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, performing the commissioning of 300KVA electricity substation at Esuk Ekpo Eyo Community in  Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State.
    Contact

    Essien Ayi can be contacted as follows;

    Postal Address: 5b/9 Fenton Street, Calabar South, Cross River State
    E-Mail: essienayi@yahoo.co.uk
    Phone: 08033486856
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essien.e.ayi

  • Profile of Eteng Jonah Williams

    By Frank Ulom

    Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams was the Speaker of the 9th Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) and the Member Representing Yakurr II State Constituency from May 29, 2019, to May 29, 2023. He is a seasoned and experienced legislator who has held the following legislative offices; Deputy Leader of the House, Adviser to the immediate past Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Vice Chairman House Committee on Business and Rules, Member House Committee on Public Account, member House Committee on Health Service, Women Affairs, Social Welfare and Gender Development All in the 7th and 8th Assembly.

    Williams won the 2023 Cross River Central Senatorial District election under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Eteng holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, with over 25 years of working experience in Administration before delving into politics. He was the Head of Administration of Jones-Tech International Limited prior to his election to represent Yakurr II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. Eteng supervised the daily activities of Jones-Tech International Limited Projects in Nigeria, as Head of Administration.

    Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams also worked with the office of the Organisation for African Unity, OAU Chairman (documentation Unit), at the Presidency where he was in charge of the compilation and writing of the research project entitled “OAU Abuja 91 Commemorative Handbook”.

    This handbook which contains the activities and speeches of various Heads of State and Presidents Members countries during the OAU Summit, in Abuja in 1991 saw the programme as a success, largely due to the energy and drive injected into it by Eteng and his editorial team.

    Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has attended many seminars/conferences in Nigeria and the United States of America. He is a member of the Nigeria America Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was on the Board of Jones-Tech International Limited and Enonye Ventures Limited. Eteng has been a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP since 1999. A grassroots mobilizer and team player whose cardinal political philosophy is: Total efficiency, responsive representation and Human Capital Development. Eteng as a legislator in the 7th and 8th Assembly in Cross River State, has shown some laudable and erudite skills in Legislative activities.

    Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams is married to Imaobong and the marriage is blessed with three (3) children.

    Eteng Jonah Williams had sponsored and co-sponsored motions/bills. Among these are;

    1. A law to ensure the commencement and completion of projects proposed in the capital estimates of any given financial year in Cross River State, and for matters connected therewith.

    2. Cross River State Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2015

    3. Great Calabar City Development Authority Bill, 2015

    4. Cross River State Tax Exemption (Low Income Earners) Bill, 2015 5. Cross River Revenue Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2015

    6. Cross River State Portside Development Agency Bill, 2016

    7. Cross River State Homeland Safety and Security Agency Bill, 2016

    8. A bill for a law to ensure Fiscal Discipline in the Generation and Utilization of State Revenue, Secure Long-Term Macro-Economic Stability of the State Economy and establishment of the Economic and Finance Intelligence Commission to promote and enforce the State’s economic objective; and related matters.

    9. Cross River State Gubernatorial Pension (Amended) Bill 2018

    CO-SPONSORED BILLS by Eteng Jonah Williams

    1. A bill to make provision for the establishment of the Cross River State neighboring security watch and for matters connected.

    2. A bill for a law to establish the Cross State counterpart fund account and other connected matters.

    3. A bill for a law to establish the Cross River State schools of Nursing, Midwifery and post-basic midwifery and for matters connected therewith.

    4. A bill for a law to establish the Cross River State multi-door courthouse and for others connected therewith.

    5. Cross River State Local Government Harmonized Levies, Fees and Charger Bill, 2014

    6. Cross River State Local Government Harmonized Levies, Fees and Charger Bill, 2015

    7. A law to amend the Cross River University of Technology Law, 2008.

    8. Cross River State Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Board to regulate the activities of Private Schools.

    9. A law to amend the Cross River State Road Infrastructure maintenance levy and related matters.

    10. A law to prohibit the act of kidnapping in Cross River and the committing of any act as an explicit or implicit condition for the release of a kidnapped.

    11. A law to make provision for the Cross River State Sustainable Development Goals Agency.

    12. A law to make provision for the Cross River State Domestication of Corporate Social Responsibility.

    13. A law to make provision for the establishment of the Cross River State infrastructural fund.

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    14. A law to establish the Cross River State Environment and Carbon Emission Board.

    15. A law establishing the consumer protection agency, provides for the protection of the interest of consumers and the settlement of consumer disputes.

    16. A law to provide for the establishment of a commercial Agricultural Agency

    17. A law to make provision for the establishment of the Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission

    18. A law to establish the Cross River State Safety Commission

    19. A law to provide protection against domestic violence and for connected purposes.

    20. A law to provide for the establishment of a child protection commission in Cross River State.

    21. A law to amend the Cross River State Corporate Social.

    22. A law to provide for the Cross River State preservation of Public Peace and for other matters connected therewith.

    23. A law to prohibit legal relationships between persons of the same sex in Cross River State and for other matters connected therewith

    24. A law to amend the Cross River State Urban Development Authority Law (as 2000 amended) and for other matters connected therewith.

    25. A law to amend the Cross River State Corporate Social Responsibility Agency Law No.11 of 2015 and for other matters connected therewith.

    Rt Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, Member representing Yakurr II State constituency and Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly

    MOTIONS BY RT. HON. ETENG JONES WILLIAMS

    1. Motion calling on the Federal Government to urgently appeal to the International Court of Justice (I.C.J) judgement on the ceding of Bakassi Peninsular to the Republic of Cameroon.

    2. Motion calling on the State Government to urgently intervene in the lnyima and Onyeadama crisis which led to the destruction of lives, and properties and rendered the people of Inyima homeless.

    3. Motion calling on the State Government to urgently intervene in the crisis between lnyima and Onyeadama cum Nko and Mkpani communities.

    CO-SPONSORED MOTION by Eteng Jonah Williams

    1. Motion calling on the State Government to urgently institute an Internal Staff Personnel Audit in the State Public Service

    2. Motion calling on the State and Local Government to institutionalize, adopt, implement and apply project management framework and strategy in the initiation, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of all government protects in Cross River State

    3. Motion requesting for a sustainable implementation strategy to ensure a high-level performance of the Federal budget extract of Cross River State in the 2012 Federal Budget.

    4. A motion calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international donor agencies to support the State Government objectives to attain the MDGs in the Health sector by 2015

    5. Motion calling on the State Government to embark on an aggressive establishment of cottage industries across the State.

    6. Motion calling on Cross River State Government MDAs and the Local Government Area to come up with the post-2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) alternative plan to sustain the development agenda of the State beyond the MDG’s target.

    7. Motion advocating for the development of a State Wide Technical Reference Framework (TRF) template for MDAs in Cross River State.

    8. Motion calling on the Statewide engagement strategy for NGOs and CSOs in the Public Sector in Cross River State.

    9. Motion calling on the Cross River State Government to urgently rehabilitate/renovate the Special Education Centre Secondary School, Ikom Layout, Calabar.

    10. Motion calling on mining companies’ operation in the State to comply with provisions of the Mining act relating to Environment Impact Assessment and EIA Community Development Agreement (CDA)

    11. A Motion calling on the relevant agencies of Government to protect online services in the state for cybercrime.

    12. A motion calling on the Cross River State Government to list the Akachak Cultural Festival on the State Annual Event Calendar.

    13. Motion calling on the Cross River State Government to urgently intervene in the construction and rehabilitation of the Yache/Wonokom/Wanikade/Benue border road, and the Alifokpa/Yache Bridge, Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State.

    14. Motion calling on the Cross River State Forestry Commission and its agents to allow private organizations to import partly processed wood from neighboring States and countries into Cross River State.

    COMMITTEE REPORT by Eteng Jonah Williams

    1. Report of joint Committee on Security, Conflicts and Disaster Management/NDDC and Environmental Matters/Agricultural and Natural Resources on the windstorm and wanton destruction of properties experienced in some parts of Cross River State between 30th April, 2012-2nd May 2012.

    2. Report of the Joint Committee on Security, Conflicts and Disaster Management/State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on the flood disaster at Nassarawa, 8 Miles, Calabar.

    3. Report of the Special Committee on Oversight functions in the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State.

    4. Contact Report of Joint Committee of Security, Conflict and Disaster Management State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on familiarisation visit to SEMA.

    5. Atim Ekpenyong Report of the Joint Committee on Security, Conflict and Disaster Management, Environment and Agriculture on the windstorm and wanton destruction of properly experienced in some parts of the State between 30th April 2012 and 2nd May 2012.

    6. Report of the Joint, Committee on Finance and Appropriation/Due Process, Donor Support and Intergovernmental Affairs on the Cross River State counterpart fund bill, 2014

    7. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on the request for house approval to enable the State Government to secure and obtain a N1.5 billion term loan facility from Fidelity Bank PLC for RUDA Capital Project.

    8. Report of the Joint Committee on Environmental NDDC works, Lands/Housing and Security, Conflicts and Disaster Management on the Flood Disaster Management on the flood disaster in Ijiman-Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area.

    9. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on the Cross River State Infrastructure fund bill.

    10. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on the Cross River State Environment and carbon emission bill, 2016

    11. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on the Cross River State tax exemption (Low income earners) bills, 2015

    12. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on a bill for on how to make provision for the establishment of the Cross River State Infrastructure Fund and for matters connected therewith

    13. Report of the Finance and Appropriation Committee on the Cross River Revenue Administration (Amendment) bill, 2015

    14. Report of the Finance and Appropriate Committee on the Cross River State Administration (Amendment)bill,2015 15. Report of the Finance and Appropriate Committee on the Cross River State Appropriation (Amendment) Bill 2015

    16. Report of the Committee on Finance and Appropriation on a request for a house resolution in support of bailout loans to the State.

    17. Report of the Committee on Finance and Appropriation on a request for approval of Regulations to the Cross River State Wharf Landing Fees Law 2015

    18. Report of the committee on Finance and Appropriation on the Cross River State Gubernatorial pensions (Amendment) Bill-2018

    19. Report of the committee on Finance and Appropriation on the screening of Nominee (Akpanke Ogan) for appointment as Chairman IRS

    20. Report of the committee on Finance and Appropriation on the Cross River State Appropriation Bill-2019-Wed 29th March 2019

    21. Report of the Committee on Finance and Appropriation on a request for House of Assembly approval to withdraw N2 billion from the state NESEROR funding.

  • The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR (Full Biography)

    The Man Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR (Full Biography)

    By Ifere Paul

    Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, is an author, bureaucrat, a politician, a philanthropist, and a farmer.

    Goddy Jedy-Agba was born on the 20th of August, 1958 in Obudu, Cross River State. He obtained his first Degree in International Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria in 1983. He holds a Master’s Degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, Akoka in 1989.

    In his novel, “Stepping Forward with Uti J.D Agba” published by Bookman publishers, Goddy Jedy-Agba captures his story while growing up while looking up to his father in shaping his life. Who and what he has become today is a product of a very long plan.

    As a bureaucrat, Goddy started his federal civil service work as Assistant Secretary II with the office of the head of service, federal secretariat Ikoyi in September 1984. By October 1984, he was posted to the department of health services, federal capital territory, Garki, Abuja, as assistance secretary II. In October 1985, he was reposted back to Lagos as a senior assistant secretary to the federal development authority, Lagos Liaison Office where he worked for two years. By the end of October 1987, Goddy Jedy-Agba was promoted as the deputy liaison officer, federal capital development authority, Lagos Liaison Office, Lagos State. He worked under this capacity till April, 1989, when he was carefully selected as the personal assistant to the honorable minister of special duties under the presidency, state house-Lagos. He was later selected, in December, 1990 to serve as the personal assistant to the honorable minister of state for foreign affairs, ministry of foreign affairs, Abuja. A position he occupied until January, 1993, when he was again, selected to serve as the personal assistant, honorable secretary of state, ministry of petroleum mineral resources, federal secretariat, Ikoyi. In November 1993, he became the head market research, crude oil marketing department, NNPC. He remained at that position until in 1995 when he was appointed the head gas/gas liquids/condensate sales, GGLU Crude Oil Marketing Department, NNPC.

    Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba retired voluntarily from the NNPC to pursue a career in the murky waters of politics. He attained the position of Group General Manager (GGM), Crude Oil Marketing Division (OMD), NNPC. He is the first from South-South to attain the position of GGM, Crude Oil Marketing in the NNPC.

    In September 2012, he was awarded and decorated with a National Honor in the rank of OFFICER OF THE ORDER OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC, (OFR).

    Jedy-Agba retired from active service at the NNPC to join the governorship race in 2014. When it was obviously the turn of Cross River North to lead the state. But his ambition would be truncated by some powerful forces in government under the PDP in the guise that the north had no suitable candidate to present as governor. Goddy Jedy-Agba retired even though he had 3 more years in service, and offered himself as a sacrificial lamb to serve his people.

    By the time he decided to contest the election, the political calculations to deny the north the chance of governing Cross River State was abandoned. Instead, the powers that be, started scheming to bring someone else from the same north. Be that as it was, Goddy Jedy-Agba was caught with what he referred to as a health scare. This made him stepped aside from one of the most pronounced campaigns in the history of Cross River State.  He eventually issued a press release withdrawing from the elections against the wishes of his teeming supporters.

    The fact remained that without the entrance of Goddy Jedy-Agba in the governorship race, perhaps, those who have laid siege on the progress of Cross River State would have taken the governorship to southern Cross River. Even though he almost lost his life in the process, he is however fulfilled that the north got a chance to lead the State.

    It is a miracle that Goddy Jedy-Agba came out from the cold to tell his story in the book “Stepping Forward with Uti J.D.Agba”, coauthored with Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo.

    Goddy Jedy-Agba is a philanthropist of the highest order. He has touched so many lives. It is uncharacteristic of him to tell others of what he has done for humanity. There is always a cluster of helpless people trooping to his office for one kind of help or another. He derives pleasure in solving people’s problems. Goddy Jedy-Agba has provided scholarship to so many Cross Riverians in different institutions in Nigeria and abroad. He has trained people in different spheres of endeavors, and has placed a lot of young talents in different jobs in Nigeria.

    He is one of the prosperous business magnets from Cross River State who doesn’t depend on government money to survive. He does not joke with his businesses. He loves farming and produces everything he eats, and owns one of the largest farms in Cross River State.

    Jedy-Agba is one of the major employers of labor in Cross River State, especially through his Godilogo Farms Limited which was incorporated on the 19th July, 2004, but which commenced commercial operations in early 2005.

    The farm at onset was established as an integrated commercial farm with a medium-term plan of setting up facilities for the processing of cassava roots into industrial intermediates like High Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF), industrial grade starch, and other derivatives such as glucose, fructose syrups, etc. However, it diversified into rice cultivation and processing to take advantage of the very large market for edible rice south and east of the River Niger.

    The Gogilogo Farm employs over 6000 local farmers in its out growers program alone. This helps to put food on the table of local farmers and their households. The farm also distributes free medicines and other provisions to raise the standard of living among farmers, while ensuring that living quarters of these critical employees are kept clean and hygienic.

    Apart from keeping a farm for the production of cassava, rice, yam flour, garri, starch, etc, Jedy-Agba also rears cattle. He refers to himself as a herdsman. His cattle farm produces fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, butter and other dairy products.

    His book has received so many accolades. The following are excerpts:

    “Stepping Forward with Uti J. D. Agba is the autobiography of Cross River State born administrator, farmer and politician, Goddy Jedy Agba. It is written in collaboration with Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo. Goddy Jedy Agba is the son of Uti J. D. Agba, Paramount Ruler of Obudu.

    The nine-chapter book is a well researched, brilliantly written and inspiring story. It is a gaze into Goddy Jedy Agba’s past history, background and antecedent. It is also an anthropological expose of the Utugwang ethnic group and its monarchy; as well as the politics of the First Republic, especially in the Eastern Region. Uti J. D. Agba, Goddy Jedy Agba’s father, then Chief the hon. J. D. Agba was a member representing Obudu Division in the Eastern Region House of Chiefs. Of all the members of the House of Chiefs in that era: Northern, Western and Eastern, Uti J. D. Agba is the only surviving member.

    “Good people of Sankwala, with love and gratitude”, Stepping Forward with Uti J. D. Agba is a journey into the life and philosophy of Goddy Jedy Agba. A life filled with gratitude to God and to men; a life embedded in realism; a life that have faced life-threatening vicissitudes and challenges that have all helped in defining and shaping his humanity” …….as published in TheMetro Lawyer by Sebastine Eko.

    “A researched, brilliantly written and inspiring story.” …Nigeria Chronicle

    “Stepping Forward with Uti J.D.Agba is an autobiography of high order, intended to sustain the reader’s interest, remain true to the historical evidence, and deliver a message, all at the same time… The of the book to be too rich, too sensitive, and too warmly nostalgic, is offset by the unrelenting accuracy of its language. Goddy Jedy-Agba and Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo have written one of the finest portraits of the politician as a biographer that the English language has ever known.” …The Authority

    “It’s not a simple story of the like ‘father, like son’, but a filtered narration of progenies powered by predecessors and ascending to the heights of challenges’ and endeavours.” …Professor Kalu Uka

    “Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba is an autobiography, rich in history, culture and good diction.’ …… Leadership

    At 60, Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba has accomplished many of his heart’s desire. He is an “Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”. He is happily married to Beatrice Jedy-Agba, OON, with several children.

    As 2019 approaches, the people of Cross River State are looking keenly at Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, whether or not he will declare any intents in once again, to contest the Cross River State governorship seat.

    Until then, I want to use this medium to send sixty hearty cheers to Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, on his Sixtieth Birthday Celebration.