Agency Reporter

The Cross River School of Nursing and Midwifery has received a new look after many years.

This new look was facilitated by the Ayade-led administration, the state health commissioner Dr Betta Edu in collaboration with UNFPA.

The school which is now well furnished with a demonstration room, also have some other facilities including state of art equipment, upgraded classrooms, learning resources, books, digital equipment, etc.

At the commissioning, the State Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu reiterated the commitment of Ayade-led administration to bring about a revolution in the health sector, beginning from the Health facilities to Health institutions.

She emphasised on the importance of improving the quality of learning for health workers which is the foundation for quality performance in practice, this will address the fundamental needs towards achieving universal health coverage.

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“Let me use this opportunity to thank His Excellency Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for always putting the Health Sector first as this has given Cross Riverians the required confidence to utilize the health system to meet their Health needs. The revolution in the health sector is on with daily breakthroughs.

“Let me specially thank the UNCHR for their support so far to CRS and to the School, the entire Ministry of Health. I want to also charge the Students to work hard so this investment can be reflected in their next result!

“Let your studies be your priority as the best student for this school calendar year will go home with a 50,000 price.”

Edu encouraged teachers to invest on the students for they are the future of Cross River State health sector and the world at large.

Similarly, Dr Janet Ekpeyong commended the work done at the school of Midwifery noting that she is glad to be part of the revolution in the health sector.

She advised the students to take advantage of the rebranded school and study properly. She promised to absorb the health workers as soon as they are out.

On her part, the Principal of the School thanked the Governor for appointing a very pragmatic Health Commissioner who is so dedicated and committed as well as result oriented.

Dr Comfort Ekanem and the Representative of the Director of Nursing Mr. Emmanuel Egwu also thanked the Health Commissioner for her support to the Nursing Community.