Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Reverend Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has assured the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) of adequate support and partnership of her office, saying the organisation has played a critical role in envisioning a world where women are empowered to be role models in making a positive impact in the society.
The Governor’s wife made this known when she played host to the Muslim Women’s Organization led by Ameerah, Hajia Lateefah, Yahaya Idinye and her team in Governor’s office, Calabar.
Reverend Otu reiterated the commitment of FOMWAN interventions in the areas of health, education and women empowerment, explaining that “propagating both Islamic and Western education as a vanguard of change in the society has singled out FOMWAN as a foremost women Muslim organisation in Nigeria and the impact is felt in Cross River State.
“I am very pleased to receive you today and my office will partner with you as you commence your FOMWAN week.
“Like you know, if a woman is educated, she will know her rights and responsibilities, and everything about her life will go in the right direction and she will be able to play her role effectively in the society”
“On Hajj, I can assure you that Muslim women would be included when the Pilgrim welfare board is constituted as well as Hajj sponsorship”, she said.
Earlier in her remarks, the Cross River State Chairperson/Ameerah of FOMWAN, Hajia Lateefah Yahaya Idinye, said she and her team were in the first lady’s office as part of the activities of FOMWAN week.
The Ameerah said the visit was also to congratulate the Governor’s wife for her motherly role in the state, especially in ensuring that more women have been given opportunities to serve in the State Executive Council as well as other sectors of Government.
“We seeks for partnership between your office and the Muslim Women and inclusion in the state affairs especially the Hajj activities as we are willing to add value to what the state government is doing”, she added.
Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of gifts and FOMWAN annual report to the first lady, while she in return donated foods and non food items for the visiting Muslim Women Organization.
