...distributes financial business support and other items
In tune with its aims and objectives, which include caring for widows and the less-privileged, the Mary Slessor- Akan Glo Foundation (MASLAG) has empowered widows with financial support for small businesses and other items to selected widows across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom state.
Presenting the packages at a colorful empowerment programme for widows, tagged "Care for the Needy", which was held at the Foundation’s office, Plot 131, Unit F, Ewet Housing Estate, the Founder/ President of the Foundation and former Dean of Commissioners/Special Advisers in Akwa Ibom State , Dr. Glory Edet, eulogized the impacts of the legendary Scottish Missionary to Nigeria, extolling how she stopped the killing of twins, alongside her great impacts to humanity and society. Dr. Edet also stated that the aim of the Foundation is to support the less privileged, including multiple birth children and parents, persons with disabilities, students, youths, women, etc., who are in need within the capacity of the foundation. Among other responsibilities are to restore hope to the hopeless and the oppressed through counselling, skills acquisition, etc.
"We have different programmes in our foundation, we've paid school fees for students, empowered young farmers with seedlings and financial support and today we are empowering widows with business grants and other supports to start up small businesses or expand existing ones” she said.
She charged the beneficiaries to make use of the items given to them for the betterment of their lives.
In his welcome remarks, the Chairman of BOT, Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation, Dr. Akaninyene Akankpo noted that the programme was in line with the legacies of Mary Slessor who was not only renowned for the stopping of killing of twins but also for her huge impact on widows, the less-privileged and others in need. He prayed for God to bless the Founder for her initiative and love for widows and the needy. The BOT Chairman assured participants of the Humanitarian services of the Foundation to different category of people , as well as readiness to partner with individuals and agencies to touch lives
In their separate goodwill messages, the President, Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Women Forum, Hon. Inibehe Silas, Dcn. Mercy Okokon, Dr. (Mrs.) Victory Ebon, VP, African Women in Leadership (AWLO) and the Secretary, Eket Senatorial District Women Forum, Dr.(Mrs.) Ita Effiong appreciated Dr. Edet for her good heart and the Foundation team. They encouraged the women to make good use of the financial assistance given to them.
The event also featured a talk on "Start Something " by Mrs. Precious Lazarus. She encouraged the women to invest in what has been given to them.
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