Cross River First Lady celebrates Calabar street cleaners
… Says government recognizes their sacrifices
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar
The First Lady of Cross River State Bishop Eyoanwan Otu says the state government appreciates the sacrifices of street cleaners in the state.
Bishop Otu also disclosed they are important in the scheme of things and government thinks highly of them.
She disclosed this in her office during a “Meet and Greet” with about 500 sweepers in the state working under the Calabar Urban Development Authority, CUDA.
In her words, “We are here to celebrate you because you deserve to be celebrated. Year in and out, you are on the streets, sweeping in and out, in season and out of season, even during bad weather and at odd hours.
“Your sacrifices are not unrecognized. We have seen your efforts and that is why we are here to say we love you and there is dignity in labour.
“Everybody is important and what they do is also relevant. You are recognized and I also want to let you know the governor thinks highly of you”, she said.
As part of the event, the governor’s wife also presented bags of rice to all the women as well as cash to them.
30 diligent women were also specially empowered with Point of Sales Machines and an additional cash as startup to enable them augment their income.
Ayi Etim, Executive Secretary of CUDA, described the reception as a major morale booster for the workforce saying the recognition will lift the spirit of the women.
As part of the event, Mikki Odionka, a talented artist who recently made it to the finals of the Nigerian Idol competition received a brand new car and a cash gift from the First Lady.
