Two women organizations in the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) - the Universal Women’s Fellowship (UWF) and the Mansion of Blessedness (MOB) - have granted one-year scholarships to 250 nursery, primary and secondary school pupils.
By Akpan David, Calabar
The groups also empowered 37 women with skills training and financial support to boost their economic status.
The interventions were unveiled during a weeklong triple celebration organized by UWF International President, Matriarch Christ Shepherd Mmama Obele, and MOB head, Matriarch Christ Shepherd Glory Oho.
The event, which held from September 28 to October 3, 2026, marked the Holy Mother’s Glorification, its 25th anniversary and the consecration of new female priests known as Eminences.
Chairman of the International Organising Committee, MCS Rita Godwin Ibanga, disclosed that 13 women were trained in tailoring, poultry farming and hairdressing, and given starter packs to start their businesses.
She added that 10 elderly women received cash welfare support, while another 10 women engaged in the sale of fried wheat and soya bean snacks, popularly called “chunks,” were assisted with funds to grow their businesses.
Ibanga further revealed that two members, Adaku Eminike and Oluchi Nwachukwu, donated N100,000 and a furnished apartment to an elderly homeless woman who had been living on the streets of Calabar.
According to her, the outreach was part of the groups’ commitment to support vulnerable women and children and improve their welfare.
Other highlights included a craft competition won by Victoria Enang, Josephine Frank, Emem Uzoka and Unwana Sunday.
In addition, a cosmetic scientist and Principal of Imani Aesthetic and Laser Institute, Dr. Imani Silas, offered free training in beauty therapy and skincare to five girls.
Silas said the training would equip the beneficiaries with basic skills to build careers in the beauty and aesthetics sector and earn a living with minimal capital.
She noted that the programme was aimed at empowering the girls to become self-reliant and financially independent.
Coordinator of the celebration, MCS Winifred Okafor, said the empowerment drive was in continuation of the legacy of Holy Mother Elizabeth Esu Olumba Obu, who pioneered most humanitarian and infrastructural projects within the BCS and surrounding communities.
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