Students and pupils across Obanliku Local Government Area were filled with excitement last week as Dr. Mrs. Christy Ushie, the Renewed Hope Women Ambassador, embarked on a four-day outreach to schools from March 23 to 26, 2026.
The visit included several primary schools and Bendi Technical College, where hundreds of children received school uniforms, socks, sandals, sanitary pads, and antiperspirants. Many described this initiative as a timely intervention.
This effort aligned with the “People First” mantra of the Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reflecting the humanitarian vision of Bishop Dr. Eyoawan Bassey Otu through her “Humanity Without Borders” program, which ensures that every child in Cross River State is neatly dressed for school.
According to Ambassador Dr. Mrs. Christy Ushie, the outreach aimed to support children from vulnerable households, ensuring that every pupil has the confidence and comfort necessary for effective learning.
Children who arrived in worn-out uniforms were seen leaving school in their new uniforms and sandals, with smiles on their faces. Teachers and parents expressed their gratitude, calling the gesture a relief for many families.
At Bendi Technical College, special attention was given to female students, as sanitary pads and roll-on antiperspirants were distributed during a session called “Aunty Christy Time Out With the Girls.” This session featured discussions on menstrual hygiene and personal care, encouraging the girls to remain confident, focused, and committed to their education.
During the program, Dr. Christy Ushie noted that the outreach provided her, as one of the Renewed Hope Women Ambassadors in Cross River State, an opportunity to interact closely with the girls and share important values of service, self-confidence, and hope. She expressed how moving it was to witness the prayers and heartfelt appreciation from parents whose children received new uniforms and sandals.
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