Cross River Government Releases First Batch of UN Jubilee Fellowship Interns


CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT


MINISTRY OF YOUTHS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

UN JUBILEE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME


 





Calabar, Cross River State

3rd December 2025


FIRST BATCH OF STATE-LEVEL UN JUBILEE FELLOWSHIP INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME RELEASED


The Ministry of Youths and Skills Development, in collaboration with the United Nations Jubilee Project, has officially released the list of successful applicants for the Batch (A) Set One of the State-Level UN Jubilee Fellowship Programme in Cross River State.


According to the Programme Consultant, Dr. MacFarlane Ejah, the Ministry received a total of 307 applications, out of which 56 outstanding candidates were selected after a rigorous, merit-based evaluation process.


The UN Jubilee Fellowship Programme, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is a national youth employment and skills development initiative designed to empower young graduates through:


Structured 12-month paid internship placements in public and private sector organizations.


Industry-based mentorship and professional coaching.


Monthly stipends of ₦100,000.00 to support learning and productivity.


Career development opportunities aimed at enhancing employability and workplace readiness.


Dr. Ejah noted that the selection reflects the Programme’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and the advancement of youth capacity in Cross River State.


He further requested the approval of the Honourable Commissioner for the following:


Publication of the list of successful applicants and invitation for documentation.


Authorization to commence onboarding into relevant Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs) and partner private organizations.


A scheduled briefing meeting to hold at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on Friday, 5th December 2025 as follows:


Interns: 2:00 p.m.


Desk Officers: 10:00 a.m.


The Ministry congratulates all successful candidates and reaffirms its commitment to creating more opportunities for youth empowerment and economic growth across the state.


LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS (BATCH A – SET ONE)


All candidates listed below have been selected for internship placement:


Comfort Isreal Akor


Gift Daniel


Ayang Daniel Ayong


Abang Micheal Edore


Janet Ukeh Ebajo


Iyamba James Ugobo


Maureen Etete Ekpeyong


Ita Laura Oku


Ene Esther Bassey


Ogbe Rapheal Lomba


Ugar Rita Andokie


Elvis Okim Attah


Orim Henry Besong


Eyong Benjamin Eyong


Christopher Asuquo Okon


Saviour Eyong Okon


Enun Ekpu Ogholo


Ukam Igbor Etan


Ekpenyong Okon


Gabriel Owali


Ida Inyang O.


Onete Ogbor


Elot Aja Onughu


Sunday Gabriel Bassey


Umera Ebtroti Kanu


Nyok Bassey Edet


Lawrence Effito-Ita Effiom


Ikwa Micheal Obongha


Eqwu Inamang


Odey Romanus Olah


Ofem Samuel


Ezikiel Effiom Etim


Goodness Eyare Osang


Victoria Effiom Ironbar


Emem Edet


Jenigift Uke Egbaji


Abang Micheal Edore


Igung Jeoseph Igung


Ogar Elyn Etonke


Eyong Ukpo


Edom John Usang


Ekpenyong Ekpeyong


Ilok Onette Ilok


Christiana Archibong Edet


James Eku


Helen Eja


Anita Michael Edem


Andem-Ewa Henry Effiom


Ejah Grace


Ofegobi Balinwo Ofem


Aka Lucia Iquo-Basse


Abang Ogon


Sunday Egor


Akan Stephen Onabe


Signed:


Dr. MacFarlane Ejah

Programme Consultant

UN Jubilee Project – Graduate Internship Programme

In collaboration with the Ministry of Youths Development and Skills Acquisition, Cross River State

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