Dr. Justin Beshel, the Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology in Cross River State, has promised to collaborate with the Cedar Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Cross River State, to help the disadvantaged population in the region.
Dr. Justin Beshel made this known in a meeting with the Cedar Foundation, at his office, in Calabar, Cross River State.
Dr. Beshel, additionally, notified the Foundation about Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu’s authorization to construct an ICT Hub in Obanliku, aligning with the Cedar Foundation’s goal of creating a platform that enables ICT for underprivileged individuals in rural communities. He also stated that the ICT Hub, once established, would be connected to all secondary schools as part of the organization’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, providing internet access to remote areas.
Hon. Akpi Uwanede, CEO of the Cedar Foundation, originally expressed that the purpose of their visit was to form partnerships with various local, state, and international development partners to further their goals. Uwanede expressed gratitude for the opportunity to exchange ideas and acknowledged the commissioner’s past accomplishments.
Uwanede also took the opportunity to inform Dr. Beshel about how the foundation has helped facilitate over 150 underprivileged individuals in gaining admission to tertiary education institutions and securing decent jobs. However, he also mentioned the foundation’s difficulty in registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), to which the commissioner assured him of assistance in resolving the issue.
