In a stirring celebration of courage, compassion, and humanitarian legacy, the Mary Slessor–Akan Glo Foundation (MASLAG) on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, convened with multiple-birth parents and their children from the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom State at Ibom Hall, Uyo for the empowerment of multiple birth parents and the posthumous birth anniversary of Mary Mitchell Slessor, the fearless Scottish Missionary whose devotion to protecting vulnerable children forever changed history and continues to inspire generations. Addressing the excited gathering, Dr. Glory Edet, an Associate Professor and Founder of MASLAG paid glowing tribute to

…As Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation Empowers Akwa Ibom Widows In a remarkable display of compassion and social responsibility, the Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation has empowered widows across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State with financial support to start up Small Businesses, food items, etc. The programme, themed “Empowering Widows: From Resilience to Leadership,” held on Wednesday, April 22 at the Governor’s Office Annex, went beyond outreach, serving as a beacon of hope, dignity, and inclusion for vulnerable women. Speaking at the event, the Special Guest of Honour and Coordinator,

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

“We are here to return all glory to God because without Him, there would be no Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation.” These were the heartfelt words of the President and Founder of the Mary Slessor-Akan Glo Foundation (MASLAG), Dr. Glory Edet as the Foundation celebrated its Third Anniversary with a special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Four Towns Parish, Uyo. The service was a moment of gratitude, reflection and renewed commitment as Board of Trustees, Staff and well-wishers gathered to thank God for three years