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Augustine Odey

C’RIVER EDUCATION COMMISSIONER ENGAGES PRINCIPALS, HEAD TEACHERS & STAKEHOLDERS IN OGOJA ON EDUCATION REFORMS

In continuation of the statewide review of education policies, the Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Prof. Stephen Odey, on Thursday engaged Principals and Head Teachers of the Northern Educational Zone—comprising Ogoja, Yala, Obudu, Bekwarra, and Obanliku LGAs—on the implementation of reforms for the 2025/2026 academic session. The meeting, held at Government Secondary School, […]

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C’RIVER GOVT ROLLS OUT SWEEPING EDUCATION REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN STANDARDS AND PROTECT PUPILS

The Cross River State Government has unveiled a comprehensive package of education policy reforms designed to standardize practices in public and private schools, safeguard pupils’ welfare, and improve data management across the state. The reforms, approved by His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu, were announced earlier today by the Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, […]

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C’River Education Commissioner Engages Private School Proprietors, Unveils Sweeping Educational Reforms

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. He made the announcements on Thursday, (September 4, 2025), during a meeting with proprietors of private schools at the West African People’s Institute (WAPI), Calabar. The meeting, held in line with Governor Bassey […]

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C’River Education Boss, Holds Management and Stakeholders’ Meeting Ahead of 2025/2026 Academic Session

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, held a management and stakeholders’ meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters in Calabar earlier on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, to introduce a series of initiatives designed to reposition the education sector in preparation for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the meeting, Senator Odey highlighted the […]

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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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