Mrs Helen Obareki, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Golden Initiative For All (GIFA) says the initiative has supported no fewer than 53,987 persons across Akwa Ibom within two years.
Obareki, also the Coordinator, Office of Akwa Ibom First Lady, made the statement at the second anniversary celebration of the initiative in Uyo on Friday.
She stated that GIFA would sustain the legacy of her mother, the late Patience Eno, who founded the initiative.
“I bear this responsibility with strong determination. I am inspired by the grace of God and the tenacity that I won’t let down my parents and Akwa Ibom people,” she said.
The chairman said that 9,776 persons have benefitted from maternal and child healthcare, 19,587 in literacy and learning, while 5,064 women benefited from empowerment programmmes.
She said that 4,900 rural women and children benefitted from the Wheels of Hope Medical Outreach while 1,020 gender violence survivors got rehabilitated by the initiative.
“Under our environmental health programmes, a total of 13 water projects were completed in 13 local government areas,” she said.
Obareki said that although the impact of GIFA had been felt across the state, much work was still required to support the welfare needs of Akwa Ibom people.
In his remarks, Gov Umo Eno said that although he would continue to miss his late wife, he hanked God that she lived an impactful life.
“I take solace in the number of lives her initiative has touched. I appreciate the coordinator of the first lady’s office for this remarkable achievements in two years.
