Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Inyang Asibong has challenged the contestants and the winner of miss VIP Cross River 2016 at Transcorps hotel in Calabar to inspire the future of health care. The theme for the Miss VIP Cross River 2016 is ‘Hope for Health’.
The 14 contestants represent Cross River and its endowment. The contestants were miss Beverly heels, Miss Garment factory, Miss deep sea, Miss Jasper BI, Miss Obudu cattle Ranch, Miss Mary Slessor, Miss chilli’s cafe, Miss oban Hill, Miss millennium Park, Miss Calabar Museum, Miss Margaret International Airport, Miss Super Highway, Miss International Conference Centre and Miss Dekka Hotel.
After weeks of showcasing exceptional skills and talent as instructed in Miss VIP Cross River Guidelines and Rules, Miss Blessing Arthur representing Miss Dekka Hotel emerged the winner, and was given the title ‘Miss VIP Cross River.
The Commissioner while interacting with the contestants said, “I salute the contestants and the winner, you have shown courage through out the contests, It is our responsibility in the health sector to engage you to inspire the future of health care, the state Health sector have joint initiative with some ministries, Departments and agencies to implement a sustained social mobilisation and community campaign to create value for the girl child and promote health education.
“You must take advantage of the state delivery structures, schemes and programmes sufficiently responsive to address child’s trafficking, children’s rights, gender inequality, female genital mutilation, reproductive health, violence against women and children, youth unemployment among others.
“His Excellency, Senator Prof Benedict Ayade is working towards a mandate that women and children live free from violence in safe environment.” She added.
By Coco-bassey Esu