By Christopher Tom
UYO – The President of Uplife Women Charity Foundation, Pastor Laquisha Eschor, has called on women to take full advantage of the foundation’s programmes designed to promote economic empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and health, in order to improve their lives and secure a brighter future.
Pastor Eschor made the appeal during the official inauguration of the foundation in Uyo. She explained that beyond development initiatives, the foundation is committed to mentorship, support, and amplifying the voices of women in communities. According to her, the vision is to help women break free from poverty and unlock their full potential without compromise.
“Women are disproportionately affected by poverty due to limited access to education, employment opportunities, and essential resources. This cycle makes it difficult for them to break free, but through empowerment and entrepreneurship, we can rewrite that story,” she said.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Uwemedimoh, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Rt. Hon. Christina Bassey Essien, commended the foundation for the initiative. She noted that despite the economic situation, the foundation’s efforts to train women in entrepreneurship and empower them to start their own businesses will put food on many tables and reduce poverty to the barest minimum.
She urged the beneficiaries to take their training seriously and remain committed to their businesses despite challenges, assuring them that success was achievable through resilience and focus.
“The local government is impressed with the foundation’s work. We strongly believe that in the near future,