Golden Innitiative For All - GIFA
Established in December 2022, "Golden Initiative For All" is to complement the efforts of government by undertaking various programs and projects in supporting and promoting initiatives that improve:
Environmental health, the economic status of women, enhancing literacy and learning skills in children, improving sanitation by greening public spaces, focus on child and maternal health and home for the elderly.
As part of her efforts to support His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno the Governor of Akwa Ibom State’s quest to grow the economy and develop the people, the First Lady, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, intends to build on the successes of her predecessor and focus on areas that will improve the lives of women, children and the vulnerable in the state. Her commitment to maternal and child health, literacy and learning, environmental health, women’s economic empowerment, disease prevention, and support for physically challenged persons is commendable.
More AboutMaternal and Child Health
The first lady plans to focus on improving maternal and child health in the state. The goal is to reduce the infant and maternal mortality rate of the state. Under this priority, there are two vital areas of focus namely support for pregnant women as well as selected new born AkwaIbomites.Enhancing Literacy and Learning
Pastor Patience Umo Eno aims to improve literacy and learning outcomes in the state. This would involve supporting programs that provide access to education, promoting adult education, and advocating for policies that enhance the quality of education in the state.Improving Environmental Health
The First Lady recognizes the importance of a clean and healthy environment in promoting good health outcomes. She intends to support programs that promote environmental health, such as waste management and sanitation.Women Empowerment
Women make up a significant proportion of the workforce in the state, with many engaged in trading and farming activities. However, women face several challenges in accessing financial resources and market opportunities, which limits their ability to grow their businesses and increase their revenue. To address these challenges, the First Lady will implement programs that provide women with the opportunity to increase their revenue and grow their businesses.Fight Against Diseases
The First Lady recognizes the threat of communicable diseases to public health in the state. She intends to support programs that promote disease prevention and control, such as vaccination program and health education campaigns.Care for the Elderly
To promote healthy ageing among the elderly population. To improve access to age-friendly Primary Health Care Services. To promote activities that stimulate the abilities of the elderly. To reduce the social isolation of the elderly.Care for People Living with Disabilities (PLWD)
To foster rights, inclusivity, and prevent poor socio-economic outcomes among PLWD. To improve mobility and accessibility for PLWD. To increase access to income and employment opportunities. To increase advocacy efforts to promote the rights and wellbeing of PLWD.Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response
To prevent and respond to the high prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV). To facilitate increased access to resources for GBV-response services. To ramp up institutional capacity for gender-based violence response. Scale up public sensitization and awareness campaigns against GBV.
Pst. (Mrs.) Patience Eno
Wife of the Governor, Akwa Ibom State
Latest News
Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Disburses 50 Million Naira to 250 Elderly Citizens in Akwa Ibom State.
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), led by Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has given ₦200,000 each to 250 elderly citizens in Akwa Ibom State as part of the second edition of the RHI Elderly Support Scheme. This program provides financial assistance and medical checks to elderly citizens annually across the country. The event, held on December 17, 2024, at Ibom Hall, also featured an increase in the grant from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000 to support the elderly during the festive season. Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, representing the First Lady, encouraged beneficiaries to prioritize their health and well-being. The program also highlighted the "Arise Home Farms" initiative, offering a chance to win ₦500,000 for elderly citizens who submit a video of their home farms.
Day of the Girl-Child: GIFA Celebrates with the Akwa Ibom Girl-Child
Mrs. Helen Obareki Eno, Coordinator of GIFA, marked the International Day of the Girl Child 2024 with a visit to Itak People's High School in Ikono Local Government Area. During the event, she presented gifts to the female students and delivered a keynote centered on the theme, "Girls' Vision for the Future." In her speech, she emphasized the strength and potential of girls, urging parents and community leaders to invest in their growth through formal and skills-based education. “When we educate and support girls, we nurture them into women of character, poise, and confidence,” she remarked. After that, Mrs. Eno joined the ARISE initiative for the elderly, held at the Government House banquet hall in Uyo.
Akwa Ibom First Lady Calls on Traditional Institution, Stakeholders to Join in the Fight Against Drug Abuse
The Wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, has called on the Traditional Institution and stakeholders at the grassroots to join hands in the fight against drug abuse to rid the state of the negative effects of substance addiction. The Governor's Wife made the call Tuesday, during a Town hall meeting to sensitise stakeholders and community leaders of Etinan Federal Constituency on the menace of drug abuse, held at the Council Hall of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
A New Dawn for Education: Empowering Akwa Ibom's Future
The joy evident on the faces of the students as they don their new uniforms is deeply gratifying. Pastor Patience Umo Eno's initiative of providing uniforms to students in Public Primary Schools across the three Senatorial Districts of Akwa Ibom State aligns with Governor Umo Eno's policy agenda, which prioritizes enhancing public school infrastructure and ensuring children have the necessary resources for learning. Her upcoming project, centered on enhancing the welfare of families in Akwa Ibom State, will complement the ARISE Agenda of the Akwa Ibom State Government.
Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme Celebrates 250 Senior Citizens in Akwa Ibom State
The Renewed Hope Initiative Senior Support Scheme (RHIESS), under the leadership of Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the Nigerian president, graciously hosted a reception for 250 senior citizens in Akwa Ibom State at the Banquet Hall of Government House Uyo. Launched in 2023 by the First Lady, this initiative, supported by the wives of Governors from all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, provides financial assistance of one hundred thousand Naira to each beneficiary aged 65 and above, representing all Local Government Areas across the states.
Girl Child: A Visit to Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Oku Ikono Uyo
During an unannounced visit to Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Oku Ikono Uyo, Pastor Patience Umo Eno commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child alongside a diverse group of female students. Addressing the enthusiastic girls, she delivered a heartfelt message urging them to honor their bodies and steer clear of immoral behavior that could derail their ambitions.
A Journey into the Rural Culture of Mkpat Enin at Ibom Christmas Village
In a captivating journey into the heart of Mkpat Enin's rural culture, the Village Square of the Ibom Christmas Village underwent a magical transformation. The once-familiar surroundings were now reminiscent of a rural community in Mkpat Enin, complete with a rich array of long-forgotten traditions, delectable cuisine, and the vibrant culture of the Mkpat Enin people.
An Initiative Towards Maternal Health in Akwa Ibom State
Mrs Patience Umo Eno, wife to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State embarked on a visit to ONNA Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, bearing gifts for mothers of multiple birth children. She brought along not only presents for the children but also cash assistance aimed at alleviating the challenges associated with raising multiple offspring.