{"id":2468,"date":"2024-06-18T12:48:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/?p=2468"},"modified":"2024-06-18T12:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:48:56","slug":"cross-rivers-change-maker-blessing-alims-leads-unical-as-first-female-sug-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/cross-rivers-change-maker-blessing-alims-leads-unical-as-first-female-sug-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross River&#8217;s Change maker: Blessing Alims Leads UNICAL as First Female SUG President."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"section-g8bc69a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g8bc69a gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blessing.jpg\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is rewriting its story, and at the helm is a history-maker, Blessing Alims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;After 49 years, UNICAL finally has its first female Students&#8217; Union Government (SUG) President. Blessing, a brilliant mind studying Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, isn&#8217;t just breaking barriers , she&#8217;s doing it with an outstanding CGPA of 4.75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blessing isn&#8217;t new to leadership. This powerhouse is a serial volunteer, having worked with organizations like the Girl&#8217;s Power Initiative and the Bridge Leadership Foundation. From tackling social issues with NGOs to advocating for youth with UNFPA Nigeria, Blessing has a heart for service. Her passion extends to her peers , she&#8217;s a founding member of UNICAL&#8217;s Youth Friendly Hub, empowering students with skills for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Blessing isn&#8217;t just about talk; she&#8217;s a doer. Remember that Youngers Foundation competition across Africa? Blessing was the only winner from Cross River State, earning her a life-changing trip to Rwanda. Recently, she honed her leadership skills further at the Young Women Leadership Training Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then came the ultimate test \u2013 the SUG presidential debate. Blessing didn&#8217;t just participate; she dominated the competition, leaving four male contenders in the dust with a score of 87 points. Her victory wasn&#8217;t a fluke; it was a testament to her intelligence, dedication, and unwavering commitment to positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blessing Alims&#8217; story is more than just a win for UNICAL; it&#8217;s a win for women everywhere. It&#8217;s a powerful reminder that women are ready, capable, and deserving of leadership roles. As Blessing takes the reins, it&#8217;s a call to action \u2013 let&#8217;s open more doors for women in politics, decision-making spaces, and leadership positions. The future is bright, and women like Blessing are leading the charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is rewriting its story, and at the helm is a history-maker, Blessing Alims. &nbsp;After 49 years, UNICAL finally has its first female Students&#8217; Union Government (SUG) President. 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