The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Moses Osogi has presented the 2026 Budget Estimates of the Ministry of Environment to the Cross River State House of Assembly, marking a major step in the state’s preparations for the 2026 fiscal year.
In his presentation, Chief Osogi outlined the Ministry’s vision for a more sustainable, resilient and environmentally-oriented State.
He explained that the 2026 budget was carefully designed to align with the priorities of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration, particularly in the areas of environmental protection, climate resilience and improved sanitation in both rural and urban communities.
According to him, the 2026 budget is anchored on five key pillars which are: Reforming Waste Management Systems; Scaling Up Sanitation and Public Hygiene Campaign; Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation; Environmental Restoration and Expansion of Green Initiatives as well as Strengthening Enforcement and Environmental Compliance.
The Commissioner also highlighted the Ministry’s achievements in the current year, including improved waste evacuation and successful environmental awareness campaigns.
He noted that the 2026 budget is designed to consolidate and scale up these gains.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem commended the Commissioner for his detailed presentation and proactive approach to environmental management.
He praised the Ministry’s renewed direction and assured him of the Assembly’s support in ensuring that the sector receives the attention it deserves.
Other lawmakers, in their separate contributions, reiterated the House’s commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Environment to promote policies that would guarantee cleaner cities, safer communities and a sustainable future for all residents of Cross River State.
The budget defence which took place at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, had in attendance, members of the Environment cluster as well as the management team of the Ministry.
The budget presentation ended with a call for collective responsibility, as the Commissioner urged citizens, corporate bodies and community leaders to cooperate with government in the protection and preservation of the environment.
With the 2026 budget now before the House, the Ministry of Environment moves a step closer to implementing its comprehensive environmental agenda for the year ahead.
