The People First: Transforming Potential into Prosperity.
Driven by His Excellency Governor Bassey Otu’s unwavering passion to eradicate unemployment and spark a new era of economic independence, the Cross River Youth Empowerment Scheme (C-RYES) is here to empower your future.
Eradicating Unemployment Across Cross River State
Governor Bassey Edet Otu placing progress directly into the hands of youth.
Grassroots Talent Scouting
Direct pathway to elite European professional leagues.
From Cross River To Europe
A first-of-its-kind initiative in Nigeria, partnering with the Ministry of Sports Development, eliminating traditional barriers to international sporting success. Discovering raw grassroots athletic talents and providing structured sponsorship to elite professional clubs globally.
Talent Scouting
Physical screenings and multi-layered assessments by professional scouts.
Full Sponsorship
Directly sponsoring youth and matching with European academies.
Economic Growth
Stimulating the state's economy with international athletic careers.
Cross River Next Star
A comprehensive, hands-on training initiative designed to discover and empower the creative potential of youth in filmmaking, digital content creation, television, and Nollywood. Transforming passionate dreamers into skilled, working media professionals.
Pre-Production & Development
Professional scriptwriting, digital content making for YouTube/social channels, and logistical production management.
On-Set Production Mastery
Practical hands-on training in Directing, Screen Acting, Cinematography, Mood Lighting, Sound Recording, Costuming, and SFX Makeup.
Digital Post-Production
Non-linear post-editing workflows using industry-standard software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve), color correction, and sound design.
Cinematography & Performance Masterclass
Fostering a vibrant creative economy in Cross River State.
More than training. A complete launchpad.
We are moving beyond theory to provide comprehensive, hands-on, market-driven expertise.
Hands-On Mastery
Learn by doing under the guidance of industry experts in modern vocational workshops. Moving beyond traditional theory to real-world experience.
Start-Up Ready Tools
Every successful graduate receives the vital equipment, machinery, and toolkits required to hit the ground running and start earning an income from day one.
Future-Proof Skills
Our curriculum is highly aligned with global economy demands—training you to transition smoothly from a job seeker to a self-sufficient job creator.
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Your skill. Your tool. Your future.
Don’t wait for opportunity—create it. Join the movement toward economic independence under the transformative leadership of His Excellency Sen. Bassey Otu.