The Special Assistant to the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State on Political Matters, Elizabeth Awatt, has hosted an End-of-Year Get-Together of Ndito Odudu political support group and Calabar Municipality Empowerment programme.
Awatt who founded the Nditọ Odudu Political Support Group in Calabar held the empowerment programme in collaboration with the support group, on Saturday, December 21, 2025, at St. Jude Anglican Church, Ikot Ishie, brought together party stakeholders, women, youths and grassroots supporters from Ward 7, Calabar Municipality.
In her opening remarks, Awatt described the gathering as a people-centred initiative aimed at strengthening unity, appreciating grassroots loyalty and providing practical empowerment to residents in the unit.
She noted that the programme reflects the vision of the Governor’s Wife, Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, whose love for humanity helps to uplift Cross Riverians through targeted interventions that directly touch the lives of ordinary citizens, especially women and youths.
On his part, the Mayor of Calabar, Apostle James Anam commended Awatt for the initiative, pledging the Council’s commitment to ensuring that party faithful across the ten wards of Calabar Municipality experience the season of sweetness. He further appealed for continued support for Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration to ensure that “good things continue to happen in Cross River State”.
Similarly, Mrs Diana Nsemo wife of the member representing Calabar Municipality lauded Awatt for her “doggedness” and “unwavering support” for Prince Bassey Otu’s administration, pledging the continued support to all the future initiatives by the Special Assistant.
Beneficiaries expressed unreserved appreciation for the empowerment, describing it as timely and impactful, and called for the sustenance of similar empowerment programmes across Calabar Municipality and beyond in the coming year.
