NIGERIA, CALABAR – Cross River Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu has approved fresh appointments into the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority to strengthen infrastructure delivery and meet World Bank RAAMP conditions.
Linus Obogo, the Chief Press Secretary, confirmed the appointments in a statement issued on November 19, saying the nominees were drawn from engineering, agriculture, finance, civil society and traditional institutions.
Obogo said the Governor’s action aims to improve rural road access and enhance agricultural markets, stressing that “the administration is committed to transformative infrastructure and transparent institutional management.”
The State Road Fund board includes Mr. Kelly Ayamba of CALCCIMA as chairman, alongside representatives from Transport, Finance, Works, Internal Revenue, ALGON, AFAN, the Bar Association and civil society groups.
The Rural Access Road Authority list names Engr. Felix Archibong of the Nigerian Society of Engineers as chairman, with members from Works, International Donor Coordination, the State Planning Commission and the Traditional Rulers Council.
Obogo said the appointments reflect “the Governor’s insistence on professionalism and accountability,” adding that the inclusion of diverse sectors would support responsible use of public resources.
He noted that the Director-General of RAAMP, Dr. Henry Igelle Onwe, and the Director-General of the State Road Fund, Engr. Okon Edem Inyang, would serve as secretaries to their respective boards.
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Meanwhile, the Cross River Government has announced a free medical outreach scheduled for November 24 to 28 at the Calabar Women and Children Hospital, Murtala Mohammed Highway.
A public notice from the organisers shows that the programme will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, providing medical consultations, general and specialised surgeries, ophthalmology, dental services and medications.
The outreach also includes health education, obstetrics and gynaecology services and laboratory investigations, offered through partnerships involving the Renewed Hope Initiative and other health organisations.
A coordinator involved in the planning said the initiative targets underserved communities. He explained that “the outreach is part of a wider commitment to reduce preventable illnesses and expand access to quality healthcare.”
Officials emphasised that the exercise prioritises vulnerable groups and aligns with ethical responsibilities of the state to bridge healthcare gaps, especially in low-income communities.
Stakeholders believe the outreach will complement ongoing reforms in service delivery, noting that improved health outcomes support productivity and social development across the state.
The state government urged residents to take advantage of the free services, assuring that qualified professionals will handle all procedures under strict public-health and safety protocols.
