{"id":458,"date":"2026-03-03T05:23:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gifa.org.ng\/updates\/?p=458"},"modified":"2026-03-03T05:23:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:23:46","slug":"gifa-impacts-53987-lives-in-two-years-unveils-bold-digital-future-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gifa.org.ng\/updates\/gifa-impacts-53987-lives-in-two-years-unveils-bold-digital-future-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifa Impacts 53,987 Lives In Two Years, Unveils Bold Digital Future For Women\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Patience&nbsp;Umo&nbsp;Eno Golden Initiative&nbsp;For&nbsp;All (GIFA) has recorded a remarkable milestone\u2014impacting&nbsp;53,987 lives across Akwa Ibom State in just two years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was announced by the Board of Trustees&nbsp;Chairman&nbsp;and Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno&nbsp;Obareki, during GIFA\u2019s second anniversary celebration held on February 20, 2026, at Ibom Hall,&nbsp;Uyo. The event also marked the posthumous birthday of the initiative\u2019s founder, Pastor Patience&nbsp;Umo&nbsp;Eno.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting&nbsp;steady progress across GIFA\u2019s eight thematic areas, Lady&nbsp;Obareki&nbsp;reaffirmed the&nbsp;organisation\u2019s&nbsp;unwavering commitment to uplifting families and vulnerable populations across the state.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Impact Highlights (2024\u20132026)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9,776 mothers and children reached through maternal and child healthcare interventions\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>19,587 adults and pupils\u00a0impacted\u00a0through literacy and learning\u00a0programmes\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5,064 women economically empowered\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4,900 rural residents treated during Wheels of Hope medical outreaches\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10,800 senior citizens supported\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>160 persons with disabilities\u00a0assisted\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1,020 survivors of gender-based violence rehabilitated\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13 boreholes delivered to rural communities\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Launching the Future: Tech-Empowerment Accelerator<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a bold move toward digital inclusion, GIFA announced plans to launch a year-round Tech-Empowerment Accelerator, designed to equip 500 Akwa Ibom women annually with hands-on&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in Software Development, Data Analytics, and Digital Innovation. The&nbsp;programme&nbsp;will provide mentorship and internship pathways, positioning women as key drivers of the state\u2019s emerging digital economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government Partnership to Expand Water Access<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his remarks, Governor&nbsp;Umo&nbsp;Eno commended Lady Helen&nbsp;Obareki&nbsp;for sustaining and expanding the vision of Pastor Patience&nbsp;Umo&nbsp;Eno. He further announced a strategic partnership between the Akwa Ibom State Government and GIFA to provide water in all 369 wards of the state through the Water-of-Life Project within the next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrating Impact and Community<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anniversary celebration featured goodwill messages, cultural performances,&nbsp;empowerment of&nbsp;item distribution, and cash awards to outstanding beneficiaries and competition winners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two years on, GIFA continues to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;that compassionate leadership, strategic partnerships, and focused intervention can transform lives at scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Patience&nbsp;Umo&nbsp;Eno Golden Initiative&nbsp;For&nbsp;All (GIFA) has recorded a remarkable milestone\u2014impacting&nbsp;53,987 lives across Akwa Ibom State in just two years.&nbsp; This was announced by the Board of Trustees&nbsp;Chairman&nbsp;and Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno&nbsp;Obareki, during GIFA\u2019s second anniversary celebration held on February 20, 2026, at Ibom Hall,&nbsp;Uyo. 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