…Call for Support in Empowering Women
From Mba Nnenna -Abakaliki
The Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah has commended wife of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Mrs Uzoamaka Mary Maudelin Ogbonnaya Nwifuru on her Pet Project, Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO).
Ogah gave the commendation Wednesday, during the official launch of Mrs Maudlin Uzoamaka Ogbonnia Nwifuru’s pet project, BERWO, at Christian Ecumenical Center Abakaliki.
The Rep member, who is also Chairman House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, during the launching of the Pet Project stated that the wife of the governor is committed and dedicated to the progress and success of Governor Nwifuru’s administration.
Ogah, who was accompanied by members of the National Assembly to the event, called for a rally, in support of women and the program of Her Excellency, the wife of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, adding that women are backbone towards the success of every leader.
“She deserves every support and solidarity in all aspects, considering her activities in supporting the administration of the governor. This is the reason we honoured her program targeted at empowering women, touching the lives of the less privileged, human rights act, rural health improvement and fighting against Gender-Based violence in the state”, Ogah added.
The event had in attendance dignitaries; including the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, the Minister for Works, Sen. Engr David Nweze Umahi, Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Gov. Martin Nwanchor Elechi, National Assembly Members, past and present, wives of Southeast Governors, Traditional leaders, Elder statesmen, Political Appointees, amongst others.
Highlights of the event were a display of cultural dance, few minutes show of live video against Gender-based violence, as well as donations for the Pet Project.
