The Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation (MASLAG) on Saturday, June 27, marked its third anniversary with another remarkable demonstration of compassion, empowerment and hope, extending support to multiple-birth parents and children, students, widows and other vulnerable members of the society.
The colourful anniversary celebration, held at the Foundation’s office, Plot 131, F-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, brought together beneficiaries, stakeholders and well-wishers to celebrate three years of impactful humanitarian service.
Speaking at the event, the President and Founder of MASLAG, Dr. Glory Edet, an Associate Professor, expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the Foundation since its official launch three years ago.
“Today, we are officially marking our third anniversary. God has been faithful throughout these years. Whatever we give here is a seed that must germinate and transform lives,” she said.
Dr. Edet paid glowing tribute to the late Scottish Missionary, Mary Slessor, whose courageous campaign against the killing of twins and the banishment of their mothers inspired the establishment of the Foundation.
Highlighting MASLAG’s achievements over the past three years, she disclosed that the Foundation has supported over 300 students with school fees, while 20 students are currently on full scholarship. She added that numerous multiple-birth parents and other beneficiaries have been trained in vocational skills such as tailoring, hairdressing and catering, and empowered with start-up equipment and financial support. Thousands of widows and multiple-birth families have also benefited from food items, financial assistant and business support.
She also appreciated The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria for preserving and promoting the enduring legacy of Mary Slessor.
Earlier, the Coordinator of Programmes, Mrs. Jane Essien, said the Foundation has remained steadfast in improving the lives of the less privileged through scholarships, skills acquisition programmes, business empowerment and other humanitarian interventions. She commended Dr. Edet for her unwavering passion for humanity and prayed for greater grace and strength for her.
Also speaking, Obonganwan Ofonmbuk Inyang, wife of the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom, congratulated MASLAG on its third anniversary, describing Dr. Glory Edet as “the Mary Slessor of this generation” for her selfless service to the vulnerable. She prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health and greater resources to sustain the Foundation’s humanitarian mission.
A member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Mrs. Eme Esiere, applauded Dr. Edet’s exceptional generosity, noting that her kindness has restored hope to countless students, widows, multiple-birth families and other indigent persons across Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Monica Edem and Master Kufre expressed profound appreciation to the Foundation for its life-changing interventions, saying MASLAG has brought hope and relief to many families. They prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the Founder and the entire MASLAG family.
The anniversary celebration featured the presentation of school fees support to students, financial support to widows and multiple-birth parents, as well as the distribution of relief items, reaffirming MASLAG’s unwavering commitment to transforming lives, restoring dignity and giving hope to the less privileged.
To God be the glory…