Unveiling of Special Women (Widows) Group

…as Dr. Glory Edet sues for continuous support for Governor Umo

...Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare promises to work with the women

Support group of over 3000 members made up of Widows drawn from the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom state has been unveiled and handed over to the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki and the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Akwa Ibom State.

The unveiling ceremony which was held at the Ibom Hall, Uyo, on Monday, March 31, had in attendance, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, the Commissioner for Agriculture, female government appointees, Wives of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Members, wives of Paramount Rulers, Pastors, women political stakeholders, etc.

In her remarks, the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Inibehe Silas, appreciated Dr. Edet for being of immense support to the ARISE Agenda of the Governor and for the many lives she has touched through Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation. While receiving the women, she charged them on the need to support each other, live aright and be good examples to the society.

In her remarks, Dr. Glory Edet extolled the administration of Governor Umo Eno for the achievements his administration has recorded. She noted that the selection of the women mainly widows was to encourage them and give them a sense of belonging. “We call them special women because widows are very special in the sight of God. These women are committed and loyal to the admisttlration of Governor Umo Eno." She said.

Dr Edet charged the women to “arise and shine”, be engaged in productive activities like farming, trading, etc

Also speaking, the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Offiong Offor thanked Dr. Edet for her large heart and for always giving hope to those in need, while charging the women to continue in their support for the administration of Governor Umo Eno.

The WALGON President, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo and the wife of the Chairman, Uyo Local Government Area as well as the wife of the immediate past President of COSAWA, Lady Blessing Monday Ebong Uko while thanking the Organizers of the event, encouraged the women to be always positive and pray regularly for the Governor and those in authorities.

Goodwill messages were received from the Wife of the Member representing Ini State Constituency, Deaconness Esther Udoide, the Secretary of Paramount Rulers wives’ Association in the State, Obonganwan Ofonmbuk Inyang, HSA to the Governor on Women Mobilization, Dr. Ekemini Umo and others who appreciated the commitment of Dr. Edet in whatever she wants to do and prayed for God to bless her.

The event also featured a talk on "Arise and Shine" by Mrs. Edima Ndaobong, a retired Director for women in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, cultural display, financial support to selected widows across the state by the convener, distribution of uniform to the group and the distribution of maize seeds to the women.

Special Women...

Arise and Shine!