DR. GLORY EDET CHARGES WOMEN ON UNITY
…harps on continued support for Governor Udom Emmanuel
The women of Ikono Local Government Area have been charged to continue living in unity with one another and keep supporting Governor Udom Emmanuel . The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet, gave the charge when she met with women and mothers under the aegis of Mbong Iban (Female Chiefs), Ikono Chapter today Thursday, November 4, 2021.
The meeting which took place at the Ikono Council Headquarters, Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, had in attendance the wife of the Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, female supervisors, female appointees, the wife of the Immediate past Chairman of Ikono LGC, royal mothers, widows and the less-privileged from across the 12 wards of Ikono.
Addressing the women, Dr. Glory Edet thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for being gender-sensitive in running the affairs of the state which reawoken a sense of commitment among the women of the state. She said through the passion and commitment of the wife of the Governor, the current state administration has taken bold steps to promote the wellbeing of women in the state, hence the need to continue supporting Governor Udom Emmanuel even beyond 2023.
While congratulating again, the wife of the newly appointed Paramount Ruler of Ikono, Obonganwan Blessing Etim Nnanna, she added that the meeting was to foster unity and togetherness among the royal mothers.
Dr. Edet further implored the attendees to be proactive in farming , adding that the Ministry of Agriculture will continue to support them with farm inputs and technical advice aimed at improving their productivity levels.
Earlier in her remarks, the wife of the Ikono council boss, Mrs. Otobong Okoibu appreciated the Commissioner for her visit to ‘Ntippe Ibibio”, to support the women and also assured the mothers of the protection of their welfare during the local administration of her husband.
Goodwill Messages were received from the wife of the immediate-past Chairman of Ikono LGC, Mrs. Ekaette Columba, Obonganwan Lovina Umoefa, Member, Akwa Ibom College of Arts and Science Governing Council and others.
Highpoint of the day was the distribution of edibles, wrappers and financial support to royal mothers, widows and the less privileged .
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