…Tasks Her on Increase Welfare of Women
By Ada Nkong
Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) FCT Chapter has congratulated the first Lady of the state, Her Excellency Bishop Dr. Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu as she marked her 61st birthday on April 10, 2025.
While acknowledging her efforts in the area of child and maternal health outreaches, the forum said a lot more has to be done to improve the lot of women in the state.
As the mother of our beloved state, who has been a strong pillar and a spiritual strength to her husband, Governor Prince Bassey Otu, coupled with her compassion on the women, youth and children has seen her touching lives across the state.
In a statement by the Interim Chairman of CROSSJOF, Mrs Franscica Ogar which was made available to newsmen on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the association tasked Her Excellency Eyoanwan Bassey Otu on increase welfare for the women, children and youth in the state.
The statement reads in parts, “As we join others in congratulating you, Her Excellency Bishop Dr Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu , the wife of Cross River State Governor, we pray that may the Lord increase, strengthen you as you marked your 61st birthday and give you the grace to continue doing the good work you have started in the state, touching the lives of the vulnerable and your medical outreach across the state
“We, therefore, urged you to work towards increasing the welfare of the women in the state.
“Congratulations on your birthday ma’am, We wish you many fruitful years ahead, and God’s blessings always.
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