Calabar Chamber of Commerce

15/03/2026

Birthday Message to Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo

On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of the Calabar Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CALCCIMA), we warmly celebrate Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, Vice President, Intergovernmental Affairs, on the occasion of his birthday.

Today, we recognize and appreciate your outstanding service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening partnerships between government and the private sector. Your contributions continue to advance the mission of CALCCIMA in promoting enterprise development, economic growth, and sustainable opportunities for businesses across our region.

Your wisdom, experience, and dedication to public service remain a valuable asset to the Chamber and to the wider business community.

As you mark another year, we wish you good health, renewed strength, and many more years of impactful leadership and service.

Happy Birthday, Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo. May the year ahead bring greater accomplishments and fulfillment.

Signed
Calabar Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CALCCIMA)Following@top fansKen Asim-IttahLiyel ImoukhuedeKelly AyambaPatrick M. Ndifon IICrsmeda

08/03/2026

The entire members of the Calabar Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture Ltd/GTE wishes our Past President the Distinguished Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN a very happy birthday filled with Grace and God's abundant blessings!
Dear PP, your impact speaks volumes and may you continue to impact for many more years to come! 🎂🥂🎁

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Still celebrating our Deputy President, Patrick Ugbe, CEO of Hit FM, for an outstanding decade of dominating the airwaves with the very best in music and talk.

Your passion, consistency, and leadership have kept listeners informed, inspired, and entertained.

Here’s to many more years of excellence and impact!


Following@top fansLiyel ImoukhuedeKen Asim-IttahTamunosikie WaribokoSenator John Owan Enoh-JOE

30/01/2026

Hit FM marks 10 incredible years on air
A decade of best music, best talk, and unforgettable moments
As the first private radio station in the state, Hit FM has remained informative, friendly, and people centered.

Here’s to the journey so far and the future ahead.
Following@top fans

21/01/2026

Odey: No State Can Be Economically Viable Without an Enabling Environment for the Private Sector

The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, has emphasized that no state can attain sustainable economic growth without deliberately creating an enabling environment for private sector participation.

Odey made this statement on Wednesday while receiving the National President of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. Jani Ibrahim, OON, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Calabar.

According to the Deputy Governor, government alone cannot drive economic prosperity, stressing that policies, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks must be intentionally designed to attract and protect private investments. “No state can be economically viable without creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive. When businesses succeed, jobs are created, revenues increase, and development becomes sustainable,” Odey said.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to reforms that promote ease of doing business, support small and medium-scale enterprises, and strengthen partnerships with organized private sector groups. He highlighted ongoing initiatives such as the revamping of the Obudu Ranch Resort, the successful reclamation and ongoing restoration of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort, the partnership with Afreximbank for the $3.5 billion Bakassi Deep Seaport Project, and African Development Bank (AfDB) support for the construction of a Special Agro-Processing Zone in the state, among others.

Odey further noted that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu remains focused on leveraging private sector expertise and capital to unlock the state’s economic potential.

Earlier, the NACCIMA President, Engr. Jani Ibrahim, commended the administration of Governor Bassey Otu for its urban renewal initiatives, infrastructure development, and improved security across the state. He described Cross River State as highly rated among sub-national governments in terms of tourism potential and economic drive, applauded its openness to private sector engagement, and called for sustained collaboration to enhance industrialization, trade, and investment.

Assuring the Deputy Governor of NACCIMA’s readiness to work closely with the state government to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, Ibrahim appealed for government support for the Renewed Hope NACCIMA Economic Village and the One Billion Palm Tree Planting Project, which he said would create jobs and boost the national economy, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The highlight of the event was the formal conferment of Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey as a NACCIMA Ambassador, which was attended by former National President of NACCIMA, High Chief Bassey Edem, President of the Calabar Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CALCCIMA), Mr. Kelly Ayamba, members of his executive council, and other stakeholders.

Deputy Governor's Press Unit, Government House, Calabar
January 21, 2026