Glory Emmanuel Edet ⓘ is a Nigerian princess and women & child-rights activist. She is a two-time Commissioner for Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Akwa Ibom state.[1] She was first appointed in 2013, and re-appointed for the same position in 2015 by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel. In 2015, she started an empowerment scheme for widows which selected participants equally from all 31 local government areas of the State. The scheme provided the widows with stat-up funds to float their businesses. In support of vulnerable children in Akwa-Ibom state, Glory Emmanuel Edet has worked with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH).[2]
Glory Emmanuel Edet | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Title | Commissioner Ministry od Women Affairs |
She is a great mobilizer of women, who has worked passionately on issues of gender, the less privileged and the vulnerable members of the society. She worked as a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Uyo, prior to her appointment as a Commissioner by the State government. Dr Glory Edet is a member of various professional bodies.[3]
Early life and career
editGlory is a Nigerian advocate of women and child's rights.[4] She was appointed twice as commissioner for Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Akwa Ibom State.[5]
Education
editA star in her own right, Dr. Edet was adjudged the Best Graduating Student of the University of Uyo, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, during her first degree program.
After obtaining her first degree in 2003, Edet proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where she obtained her M.Sc in Agricultural Economics and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Resource and Environmental Economics, from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.[3]
References
edit- ^ "We have transformed prostitutes into entrepreneurs". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "Betta Edu commissions University of Calabar Holding Bay/Isolation Center". Vanguard News. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Dr Glory Edet - Akwa Ibom State Government". Akwa Ibom State Government. Archived from the original on 2 July 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "We have transformed prostitutes into entrepreneurs". Guardian. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Her Excellency Martha Emmanuel And Dr Glory Edet: Synergy That Is Changing The Face Of Women And Social Welfare In Akwa Ibom State". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 16 July 2016.