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Our History

History of CRSMWA

Most Memorable Moments

1987
June 13, 1987

new era for women development

On June 13, 1987 the Nigerian government signed and rectified the convention thus signifying a new era for women development which lead to the creation of women affairs ministry.

1989
1989

national and state commission for women were created

By 1989, the national and state commission for women were created to act as administrative organ for the better life programme which grew in leaps and bounds.

1997
4th June 1997

Ministry was created

4th June 1997 the cross river state ministry of women affairs and social development was created.

2007
former Governor Liyel Imoke

Separation of the Ministry

The Ministry of Women Affair’s was separated from the Ministry of Social Development by former Governor Liyel Imoke on July 2007