Workers Day

Indigent women and petty traders form the cornerstone of our communities in Imo State. They work tirelessly to support their families and make significant contributions to our local economy. This is why I deeply value every chance I have to support their livelihoods. On September 7, 2023, my representative, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs…

Today, we commemorate the strength and resilience of widows around the world. Marked annually on June 23rd, the theme for 2024 is “Accelerating the Achievement of Gender Equality.” This year’s theme serves as a stark reminder that gender equality is still a distant dream for many. Widows face a lot of challenges, from social stigma that…

As the campaign for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week draws near and various organizations begin to make plans, the Executive Secretary of Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Rev. Sr. Dr. Maria-Joannes Uzoma and her team met with me on July 17, 2023, to highlight their preparation for this year’s event. During the meeting, the…

On the 25th of August, 2023 I joined notable dignitaries in attending the Closing Ceremony of the Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme held at the esteemed State House in Abuja.  This remarkable event done in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency, and the Renewed Hope…

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…