𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗙𝗖 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡, 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗪𝗗𝘀, 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦

𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗙𝗖 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡, 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗪𝗗𝘀, 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗦

…𝘈𝘴 𝘌𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘬s 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺

The Circle of Trust Association, an organisation founded on the ideals of genuine friendship, love and mutual support, has empowered women with disabilities and business owners in Eket Federal Constituency through the distribution of equipment and cash grants.

The empowerment, which is one of the ideals of the organization to explore opportunities for mutual support and strengthen networks that promote women’s development and economic advancement. held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Ibeno.

The empowerment items distributed included sewing machines, hairdryers, hair-washing basins, coolers, wheelchairs and crutches. In addition, over 100 participants received cash grants ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 each to support their businesses and enhance their economic independence.

Addressing the participants, Dr. Eunice Thomas, a patron of the organization and APC House of Representatives candidate for Eket/Esit Eket/ONNA/Ibeno Federal Constituency, assured them that her representation at the National Assembly would prioritise legislation capable of dismantling barriers that have hindered women’s progress, particularly those affecting vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities.

She declared that the time had come for a new approach to representation, one that would translate promises into practical interventions and create opportunities for all segments of society.

“Things are going to be different. All the legislation that has kept you in one place will be reviewed. We will enact legislation that will bring about the needed change. I will not just talk; I will do,” she assured.

Emphasising the need for unity and peaceful coexistence, Thomas challenged women to abandon divisive tendencies and embrace a common purpose, insisting that development should not be a competition in which some advance at the expense of others.

“For how long will we fight and kill ourselves? Let us not fight anymore. We will all run the race together; none among us will perish. We will be sitting like this to merry together,” she said, expressing optimism about a future of shared prosperity and stronger communal bonds.

Earlier, the President of Circle of Trust Association, Magdalene Leo, explained that the organisation was founded on the ideals of genuine friendship, love and mutual support, with a vision to sensitise, mentor and inspire women towards greater social responsibility and community impact.

She described the interactive session as an opportunity to reflect on the association’s values, priorities and the importance of building a supportive network through which women can collectively advance their interests.

Also speaking, the resource person, Hon. Ekemini Cletus, described Dr. Eunice Thomas as a woman whose understanding of humanity is reflected in her sensitivity to the challenges and aspirations of others.

She noted that the association’s ideology was firmly rooted in humanity and the responsibility to improve the lives of others, adding that women must be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to rise above limitations, work productively and make meaningful contributions to society.

Also speaking, another resource person, Uduak Illaumoh, enlightened the women on the importance of personal health and hygiene, stressing the need to adopt healthy practices, maintain proper sanitation and prioritise preventive healthcare. She emphasised that good health and hygiene are essential to women’s well-being, productivity and their capacity to contribute meaningfully to family and community development.

Through the engagement and empowerment support, the Circle of Trust Association reaffirmed its commitment to building a network of women united by friendship, strengthened by mutual support and inspired by a common aspiration for a more inclusive and prosperous Eket Federal Constituency and beyond.