A year and five months ago, a minor in Umudike Dikenafai in Ideato South LGA, by the name Chidera was involved in a ghastly fire accident that left her with a lot of critical injuries. Chidera who was barely 6 years old when the incident happened during a cooking activity had to be admitted to…
At the Special Needs Department Hall on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, thirty individuals with physical disabilities studying in Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE), Owerri, were kindly rewarded for their participation in the 2022 Digital Skill Empowerment Program. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Group, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, and the Director of Rehabilitation…
Having reliable access to the internet and digital tools is essential for girls and young women aspiring to start a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Therefore, we raise awareness of International Girls on Information Communication Technology Day every April 28 to encourage girls to pursue STEM education, work in STEM careers, engage…
Today is World Malaria Day (WMD), 2022. This day is celebrated annually to highlight the various initiatives individuals and organizations are taking around the world to help reduce malaria-related deaths. The theme for this year is, “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives”. This theme aims to draw attention to the…
In order to extend the message of Christ’s love during this Easter period, my office and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups have spent the last couple of days donating food items, clothes, and other necessaries to residents of the Umuneke Destitute Home, Ngor Okpala LGA, and several Orphanage Homes within the State….
Almost a year ago, my non-profit, the GoodHope Flourish Foundation got a letter regarding Miss Blessing Amarachi Umunnakwe of Ihiagwa, Owerri West L.G.A., Imo State, after an unfortunate ailment befell her. Miss Blessing Amarachi, a sound scholar who won the 2021 MEXT Postgraduate Scholarship organized by the Japanese Embassy in Abuja, would have resumed the…
Every 24th of March we celebrate #WorldTuberculosisDay to dispel myths about tuberculosis (TB), raise awareness of this deadly disease, and work towards ending this global epidemic. Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers which can destroy the lungs, kidneys, spines, and brains if left untreated. However, with early diagnosis, medication, and treatment, it can be…
Today, my office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, fulfilled my pledge to empower several women in marking #InternationalWomensDay2022 in Imo State. One hundred women comprising of ISAMATA Women’s Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria -Imo State Chapter, Catholic Women Organization – Imo State Chapter, and the indigent across the Local…
My deepest gratitude goes to the Founder of Mezie Imo, Bishop Azubuike, for the recognition award he has given me for my role in serving my community through the GoodHope Flourish Foundation. Being a recipient of any award makes you think about all you have accomplished and your intended plans for the future. Reflecting now,…
Our women are constantly challenging the status quo, but why should they keep fighting against limitations based on their gender? How long will it take for equality to become the norm in our civilization? Today, I, as well as individuals and organizations around the world, celebrate #InternationalWomensDay to highlight the need for gender equality. Many young women…