It was such a delightful evening joining other Imo sons and daughters with my husband, Hope Uzodimma on December 30, 2022, at the residence of the Former Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Dr. Ikedi Ohakim for a remarkable dinner. We had such a wonderful experience reminiscing about the good times together and also…
My husband and I joined the Muruako family on December 28, 2022, in Ihiagwa Autonomous Community, Owerri West LGA of Imo State, for the yearly memorial ceremony of their late father and mother, HRH Eze James O. Muruako and Ugoeze Rejina N. Muruako. The family inaugurated the Rejames Muruako Foundation this year, built and named…
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of December 10th being named International Human Rights Day, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) undertakes a year-long campaign to highlight the legacy, relevance, and activism of the organization. The goal is to encourage individuals, organizations, and Government at all levels globally to continue the conversation about the importance…
November 25, 2022, marks a significant turning point in Imo State’s campaign against the heinous issue of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the State as I formally launched the Imo State Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – The Deborah House. The establishment is located at the Imo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ISPHCDA),…
Yesterday, November 11, 2022, I was represented by the Imo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu @hon_nkechinyereugwu at the commissioning of “The Deborah Project” in Umukalu Village, Nkwerre L.G.A. of Imo State. The Deborah project is a three-bedroom bungalow built by the collaborative efforts of the Oyi Foundation founded by Sir…
As the world continues to evolve tremendously with creative and innovative solutions for our society, there’s a need to ensure every established solution is inclusive for everyone, especially for people living with disabilities. The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons With Disabilities “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling…
The untrue report spreading on social media about the demise of baby Miracle, whose father caused his hand amputation by repeatedly hitting him with a hanger, has been debunked. On November 1, 2022, the Imo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu @hon_nkechinyereugwu visited the Federal Medical Center Owerri and has confirmed…
On October 24, 2022, distressing images of a two-month old infant boy named Miracle, who had been brutally beaten by his father till his right hand became gravely injured went viral. Miraculously, the infant is still alive and undergoing care at the pediatric ward of Federal Medical Center, Owerri. On my behalf, the Head of…
Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, 2021. The International Day of the Girl Child has always been about expanding awareness of the rights of girl-children. These rights include education, medical care, legal protections, and protection from all forms of abuse or violence. However, as a result of the pandemic, a new…
As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the increased attention that has been given to the issues that most matter to our girls and women. While we celebrate progress this year, we do that with the theme, “Our Time Is Now – Our Rights, Our Future.”…