Women Affairs Minister Praises Permanent Secretary on Birthday

By Ignatius Ushie

The Hon. Minister of Women Affairs. H E Dame Pauline Tallen has eulogised the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Anthonia Ekpa PhD on the occasion of her birthday held at the Conference room in the Ministry.

According to Tallen, the coming of Ambassador Ekpa as PS to Women Affairs was a blessing adding that Ekpa’s passion for women and gender issues worthy of note, adding that her wealth of experience and expertise in gender issues is commendable. The Minister prayed for Ekpa to grow more in wisdom and good health and understanding.

Meanwhile, Ekpa thanked all staff of the Ministry and called for more synergy adding that with collaboration and togetherness, they will achieve more.

Present at the event were Barr Akpabio, husband of Permanent Secretary, Directors and other heads of departments in the Ministry. The highpoint of the ceremony was the cutting of birthday cake by the PS and group photograph with the PS.