As part of the celebrations marking the second anniversary of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration, his wife, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, empowered 100 women with POS machines and startup funds of N20,000 each. The recipients, members of the Team Mma-Adiaha support group, were recognized for their grassroots mobilization efforts during the 2023 elections.
The empowerment event took place at the Governor’s wife’s office on Moore Road, Calabar, and also included the distribution of food items, wrappers, and transport fare to attendees.
Addressing the group, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu called the women “the foundation upon which the journey of service is built.” She acknowledged their crucial role in rallying women, youths, and elders behind her husband’s victory. She said, “Two years ago, we believed that united women could rewrite Cross River’s political narrative. My husband’s emergence as governor was by God’s grace and your unwavering support.”
She also highlighted key achievements in health, education, livelihood, and social welfare across the state’s three senatorial districts, assuring the public that more empowerment programs were in progress.
Bishop Margaret Ene Ita, Director-General of Team Mma-Adiaha and Commissioner for Social Welfare, praised the First Lady for her compassion and impactful initiatives, including healthcare drives, skill acquisition programs, and educational support.
Representatives from the Southern, Central, and Northern senatorial districts also commended her agricultural empowerment schemes and the fair distribution of welfare packages. They pledged their full support for Governor Otu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The event featured performances by the Kiddies Music Festival and a solidarity song by the women’s group.
