NNEKA NWOGU
The Wife of the Imo Governor, Her Excellency, Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, has reiterated her determination to alleviate the sufferings of women, children and the vulnerable in the State through continuous empowerment programmes.
Barr. Uzodimma stated this during empowerment programme for widows in the State in commemoration of the 2022 International Widows Day Celebration tagged “Sustainable solution towards financial independence“, held at Government House Owerri.
Uzodimma described women as the bedrock of the society as they play vital roles in politics, religion and economy as well as in the home front and therefore called on women to show love and support to one another. Handing over the grinders, cash and bags of food items from Covid 19 emergency support 2022, to the recipients, the Governor’s wife told them to never relent in their efforts towards catering for their families, while assuring them that the 3R Administration of Governor Hope Uzodimma will always reach out to them. She also extended her generosity to Imo Angels Football team and the rehabilitation centre at Umuneke.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Group, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu noted that this year’s celebration was unique as the Imo First Lady interacted with the widows and delivered the gifts by herself. Lady Ugwu thanked everyone who came and pledged that her ministry will continue to extend helping hands to widows especially those going through inhumane treatment because of certain unorthodox traditional practices.
Also present at the event were Mrs. Uche Kennedy Ibeh, wife of the Speaker, Imo House of Assembly and other wives of Imo House of assembly members, SA to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Very Rev C.N. Nwanebu, SA to Her Excellency on Special Duties, Hon Humphrey Ikeaka, Wife of APC State Chairman, Mrs Chioma Mcdonald Ebere, Lady Ngozi Oche, Chairwoman ISAMATA Imo State, Jennifer Anusiem, CEO Imo Angels, APC LGA Woman Leaders, Directors in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Group and others.
In their votes of thanks, Mrs. Justina Peter and Mrs. Onyinyechi Akoro thanked the Imo First Lady for putting smiles on their faces and prayed God to continue sustaining her and the State government at large. They promised to put the gift items to maximum use. Highlights of the event were dancing and praising God by the widows and the presentation of empowerment items by the Governor’s wife.