In today’s article, we will be discussing the most favourable place of primary assignment (PPA) in Cross River State and why they are considered the best. This article will serve as a guide to Corp Members who will be serving in the state.
Cross River State is one of the most beautiful and unique states in Nigeria. The state is located in the South-South zone of Nigeria, which was formed on the 27th of May, 1967. One beautiful thing about the state is that it is blessed with friendly and harmonious indigenous people.
It has some fun and natural sites, such as the Obudu mountains, and it is popularly known for its beautiful carnival called the Calabar carnival. Cross River State is ranked as one of the most peaceful places to live in.
Cross River State has 18 local government areas, with the state’s slogan being “the people’s paradise”. The 18 LGAs include Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakurr, and Yala, with Calabar as its capital city.
The state is known for agriculture, of which it depends solely on. They are known for producing crops such as yam, rubber, cocoyam, plantain, and palm oil, alongside fishing.
Corp members who have been posted to serve in Cross River State should be somewhat considered lucky. Cross River State has a high level of security to some extent, and the cost of living there is low compared to other states like Lagos and more.
Cross River State is considered to have welcoming natives, who respect and adore the National Youth Service Corps program. Due to the availability of agricultural produce, food and other consumable items are cheaper here, as compared to other states across Nigeria, which further reduced the cost of living.
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This section will highlight the best PPA located in Cross Rivers state that has a welcoming environment and other benefits. But before we proceed, please take note that the state government, unlike other states, does not pay corp members serving there.
However, some PPAs tend to provide some means of payment to the corp members, serving in their organisation, and with accommodations inclusive.
Below are some of the selected PPAs, who tend to pay their Corp members and accommodate them as well:
- The Government Secondary School – Cross River State.
This school is known to be one of the most accommodating schools in Cross River State when it comes to treating Corp members well. The school is located in the Odukpani Local Government area, Cross River State, with a stress-free learning and teaching environment.
- Pinn Margaret Secondary School – Calabar.
The Pinn Margaret Secondary School is located in Idim Ita, Calabar, Cross River State. Corp members serving in this school are considered lucky as the school provides accommodation for them. Aside from the wonderful facilities for teaching, they also provide active Corp members with some stipend of around ₦5,000 (the amount varies).
- Qua Town Comprehensive Secondary School – Cross Rivers State.
The Qua Town Comprehensive Secondary School is located in the Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. The school is blessed with obedient and friendly students and teachers, thereby making the Corp members feel safe and welcomed. Accommodation in this school varies, but however, Corp members posted to this school will enjoy its facilities.
- The Nigerian Port Authority – Calabar.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Calabar is currently located in Cross River State, at the Calabar Port Complex, Calabar South LGA. Serving here as a Corp member is one of the best decisions any Corp member can make. However, according to research, there are limited slots for this particular organization. It provides social exposure to the serving corp member.
- Scheffield School – Calabar
The Scheffield school is a privately owned institution. This particular school is located in Cross River State, Calabar, at Spring Road. This school does not offer any accommodation to Corp members; however, they usually make it up to them by paying a monthly fee of nothing less than ₦20,000. Most Corp members usually tend to prefer serving here, due to its quiet and peaceful learning environment.
- Salem Victory Academy International—Calabar.
Finally, we have the Salem Victory Academy International School, which is a privately owned institution located in Calabar South, Cross River State. This school is a prestigious institution with a conducive environment, which makes teaching easier. They have a set of welcoming staff with obedient students. The school ensures that the serving Corp members here are well catered for and free from any external harm, just as their permanent staff.
However, there are some organisations and institutions that have some benefits for Corp members while executing their duties in Cross River State. These sets of organisations and institutions will be listed below, alongside their locations for easy identification. Most of them tend to provide an accommodation and stipend for their corp members. They include:
- University of Calabar (UNICAL)—Located in Calabar, Cross River State.
- Cross River State College of Education – Located in Akamkpa, a town near the centre of the state.
- Cross River State Health Centres – Located across rural areas of Cross River State.
- Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC) – Located in Calabar.
- Cross River Agricultural Development Agency – Statewide, with offices in rural areas.
- Cross River State Water Board – Located in Calabar.
- Cross River State Ministry of Works – Located in Calabar.
- Cross River State Ministry of Finance – Located in Calabar.
All said and done, these are considered the best places to serve as a Corp member, posted to Cross River State. However, it is advisable for the Corp member, intending to serve in the state, to visit the organisation and institutions listed above before signing the acceptance letter.
Even after selecting any PPA listed in this article, never forget to serve diligently, do what is assigned to you as a Corp member, and obey the rules and regulations of the state and organisations at large. Thanks for reading this article.