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   High Chief Peters Higgins, Amb. Soni Abang others Endorse "People's First" Initiative   The "People's First" Youth Development Free Skills Training Summit and Empowerment Program* initiated by His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has continued to receive massive support from Cross Riverians and key leaders. This follows a courtesy visit by Dr. Julius Kijuo, KSJI, SSA Youth Development to the Governor and Dr. Paula Ochichie to:   His Excellency Amb. Soni Abang, Executive Director of Finance, South-South Development Commission     *High Chief Peter Higgins Prominent Leader and Business Mogul   Speaking during the visit, *High Chief Peters Higgins described the Governor’s decision to train 4,500 youths in various skills across the state, and subsequently empower them, as "historic."  He noted that the program will create economic stability for young people and aligns perfectly with the administration’s "People's First" mantr...

PRESS RELEASE BOKI MEDIA FORUM WHEN FARMS BECOME FIELDS OF FEAR Once upon a time, our fathers feared wild animals in the forest. Today, it appears the greatest fear is meeting fellow human beings. In a sad twist of our collective reality, a man who simply went to his farm in Boje Ward in search of his daily bread has instead become another painful reminder that life has become frighteningly cheap. What a tragic achievement for a society that ought to be known for its rich culture, peaceful coexistence, and communal brotherhood. Have we now reached the point where farms - symbols of life, hard work, and sustenance - are transformed into scenes of bloodshed? If this is the direction we are headed, then every hoe, cutlass, and basket carried to the farm may soon be mistaken for a farewell message. Boki Media Forum strongly condemns this senseless and unfortunate murder. No grievance, misunderstanding, or communal disagreement can ever justify the taking of human life. Violence only deepen...