In a powerful demonstration of service-driven leadership, humanitarian commitment, and people-centred governance, Elizabeth Awatt, Special Assistant to the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State on Political Matters, has once again reinforced the ideals of inclusive empowerment and grassroots engagement. Her hosting of the Calabar Municipality End-of-Year Empowerment Get-Together stands as a clear reflection of leadership that listens, serves, and delivers meaningful impact to the people.
Held on Saturday, 20th of December, 2025 at St. Jude Anglican Church, Ikot Ishie, the empowerment programme organized through the Ndito Odudu Political Support Group and witnessed by Calabar Municipality stakeholders brought together party faithful, women, youths, and grassroots supporters from Ward 7. The gathering was more than a festive end-of-year event; it was a purposeful convergence of unity, gratitude, and tangible support for the community.
In her opening remarks, Elizabeth Awatt emphasized that the initiative was designed to appreciate loyalty, strengthen communal bonds, and provide practical empowerment to residents. She underscored that true political service finds its meaning in uplifting lives, particularly at the grassroots, where the impact of governance must be felt most. Her words and actions reflected a deep understanding of leadership as service, anchored on compassion, inclusion, and shared progress.
Central to the success and philosophy of the programme is the humanitarian vision of Her Excellency, Bishop Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, Wife of the Governor of Cross River State. Through her unwavering support to her husband, His Excellency Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, and her consistent advocacy for people-focused interventions, the First Lady continues to inspire initiatives that directly touch the lives of Cross Riverians. Elizabeth Awatt acknowledged that the empowerment programme mirrors this vision: one rooted in love for humanity, dignity for women and youths, and sustainable community development.
Commending the initiative, the Mayor of Calabar Municipality, Apostle James Anam, praised Awatt’s commitment and pledged the Council’s support in ensuring that the “season of sweetness” is experienced across all ten wards of the municipality. He further called on party faithful and residents to sustain their support for Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration, noting that continuity in leadership is essential for the steady flow of development and good governance in Cross River State.
Adding her voice, Mrs. Diana Nsemo, wife of the member representing Calabar Municipality, lauded Elizabeth Awatt for her doggedness and unwavering loyalty to the administration of Prince Bassey Otu. She reaffirmed her support for future initiatives, recognizing Awatt as a dependable bridge between leadership and the grassroots. The beneficiaries of the empowerment programme expressed heartfelt appreciation, describing the intervention as timely, impactful, and deeply encouraging. Their collective call for the sustenance and expansion of similar programmes across Calabar Municipality and beyond in the coming year echoes a shared hope for continued people-oriented governance.
Indeed, the Calabar Municipality End-of-Year Empowerment Get-Together stands as a shining example of purposeful leadership in action; where commitment meets compassion, service translates into empowerment, and governance delivers sweetness to the people. Through the synergy of the Governor’s compassionate vision, the First Lady’s humanitarian drive, and Elizabeth Awatt’s grassroots dedication, the promise of a better, more inclusive Cross River State continues to unfold.
