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C’RIVER EDU COMMISSIONER MARKS 2 YEARS IN OFFICE WITH MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

The second anniversary of the Cross River State Chief Education Officer’s tenure is marked today with a press briefing, which showcased the Ministry of Education’s significant reforms and landmark achievements over the past two years. Recall that Senator Professor Stephen Odey, was inaugurated as the Commissioner for Education on August 16, 2023 by His Excellency, […]

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SEN ODEY INTERVENES AND HALTS NON ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF TEACHERS’ CONTINUOUS TRAINING INSTITUTE (TCTI) BRANCH PROPOSED PROTEST AND INDUSTRIAL ACTION AS MANAGEMENT AND UNION LEADERS PAY A COURTESY CALL

The Non Academic Staff Union of Teachers Continuous Training Institute Biase, led by Comrade Egwu Inamang Ukam and his team, had proposed a protest against the Management of TCTI today, July 9, 2025, that they are going to protest the non implementation of their promotion and minimum wage as approved by the Governor, His Excellency, […]

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C’River Education Commissioner Welcomes Akpabuyo – Community Leaders and Management of UBEC Model Vocational School in Calabar

Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey, Cross River State Commissioner for Education, on Thursday June 26, 2025 convened a meeting with the host community leaders and the management of UBEC Model Vocational Secondary School – Akpabuyo, to address concerns regarding the forthcoming PTA elections, specifically the request by community members that the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) […]

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SENATOR ODEY DELIVERS LECTURE ON STAFF WELFARE AS A CATALYST FOR PRODUCTIVITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR NASU WORKSHOP

Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education Cross River State, presented a lecture titled ‘Staff Welfare: A Catalyst for Productivity’ at a one-day workshop organized by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, University of Calabar chapter, earlier today. The Commissioner emphasized the significance of staff welfare in enhancing productivity. Senator Odey […]

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C’RIVER EDUCATION COMMISSIONER HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL MEETING WITH EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT IN CALABAR AS STATE OWN EXAMINATION APPROACHES

Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education Cross River State, on Monday June 23, 2025 convened a high-level meeting with key education stakeholders and Ministry’s management, reaffirming his commitment to transparency, collaboration, and performance in the state’s education sector. The Commissioner further highlighted a notable improvement in WAEC performance, with Cross River State achieving […]

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UNICROSS Governing Council Pays Courtesy Call on Commissioner for Education, Cross River State

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Cross River State, Ntufam Dr. Fidelis Ugbo, led the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, and other members of the Governing Council on a courtesy visit to Senator (Associate Professor) Stephen Odey, Cross River State Commissioner for Education, at the Ministry of Education […]

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C:River Education Commissioner Meets with Defiant School Heads to Address Term Resumption Infractions

Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education, Cross River State, convened a meeting with Mission and private school heads in Calabar on Monday, May 5, 2025, to address their non-compliance with the ministry’s resumption date for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic session. He expressed disappointment with their actions and underscored the importance […]

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