Cross River State News

Hope Waddell Celebrates 130-yrs, Launches N1b Seed Fund

As part of its 130th anniversary celebrations, Hope Waddell Training Institution (HWTI) has launched a ₦1 billion seed fund aimed at infrastructural development and institutional advancement.  In addition, the Old Students’ Association has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre designed to enhance learning opportunities for students and

Gov. Otu Applauds Tinubu’s Commitment to Polytechnic Reforms

Governor Bassey Otu has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s polytechnic education system, emphasizing that the caliber of individuals appointed to lead these institutions reflects the government’s seriousness about meaningful reform. Speaking on Monday while hosting the Senator Barnabas Gemade-led Committee of Chairmen

Cross River Govt commences annual school census

The Cross River State Ministry of Education has officially launched the Annual School Census for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic years. The kickoff event took place on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Calabar, focused on collecting data from public, private, and technical schools across the

Dissolution / Appointment of the Governing Council of the University of Cross River State

The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UniCross). Consequent upon the dissolution, the Governor has also approved the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the new Acting

Gov. Otu Signs Bills Establishing State University of Education and Entrepreneurship, College of Agriculture into Law

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has signed into law two landmark bills establishing the State University of Education and Entrepreneurship in Akamkpa and the State College of Agriculture in Obubra. The two laws, officially titled the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship Law 2024 and the

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