We commemorate #InternationalWidowsDay today with the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Widows Financial Independence” as an opportunity to take another step towards achieving the full rights of widows in communities around Imo State and the globe. In Imo State, the 3R administration has invested resources in aiding to empower members of the Widows Associations, the National Association of…
Over the past few years since the inception of the Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum @ngw_forum, the majority of its considerable efforts and resources have been put into tackling cases involved in sexual violence and protecting the vulnerable people in various States across the Federation. Each State has persisted in its efforts in creating a working module…
The International Day of the African Child is celebrated on June 16 every year to recognize the courage thousands of students had to step up and take their rights themselves. It is a symbol of protest and the spirit of demanding proper education for all the children of Africa. The 2022 theme is “Eliminating Harmful…
Around the world, one in four young children from diverse groups is engaged in different forms of labour that are either unsafe or endangering to their overall development. Regardless of the significant progress that has been made in the last decade in reducing these statistics, Africa is still ranked the highest; having over 7 million…
Children’s Day is about promoting the rights of children and raising awareness of issues such as malnutrition, child labour, sexual abuse, and all other vices they might be subjected to. Irrespective of a child’s background or current status, he/she shouldn’t be deprived of his or her right to be curious or pure in spirit. Childhood…
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….