By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar
Cross River State governor Sen.Bassey Edet Otu has approved the composition of an 11-man membership of the Pre-Cocoa Allocation Committee with immediate effect.
A statement issued and signed by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.Emmanuel Ogbeche said the Committee has its Terms of Reference: to determine the total hectrage of acquired cocoa plots; to determine the total hectrage planted; to determine the total number of hectrage that are viable; and to determine the total hectrage that are non-viable.
Others include, to determine the total hectrage that have been encroached; to ascertain the total scope of new farms over the past 4 (four) years as well as to determine the total indebtedness to landlord communities.
Similarly, the statement added, “the governor approved the membership of the Committee to be headed by Dr. Assam Assam – Chairman, Mr. Collins Atu Ogar – Member, Mr. Mbek Tangban – Member, Mr. Augustine Ayuk – Member and Mr. Ebuta Akor Member.
Other members are, Mr. Anari Emeng Anari – Member, Manager, Ikom Cocoa Estate – Member, Manager, Abia/Bendeghe Cocoa Estate – Member, Manager, Abonita Cocoa Estate – Member, Manager, Cross River Forest Estate – Member and Barr. Daniel Mgbe –to serve as Secretary.
The Committee is expected to submit its report on or before July 30th, 2023.
“The governor urged members to serve with diligence and in the best interest of the state”.
