Women have been advised to unite irrespective of political, ethnic and religious differences in order to achieve sustainable development and the much desired change for the nation.
The wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, Her Excellency Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, said this while addressing women who had gathered in their thousands at the 2015 Imo Women August Meeting which took place at the Heroes Square in Owerri the Imo State capital south east Nigeria, where she represented the wife of the President, Hajia Aisha Buhari as the Special Guest of Honour.
Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo who brought good tidings from the president’s wife, who was indisposed, called on the women to continue to preach peace and work for unity as she commended those who work to improve the lives of other women.
Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo who brought good tidings from the president’s wife, who was indisposed, called on the women to continue to preach peace and work for unity as she commended those who work to improve the lives of other women.
She said that women play a key role in the growth and development of any nation and as such, when they unite in one spirit and goal, it would bring about the needed change in the country.
The programme, with the theme ‘Imo Women: Dare To Dream’ was hosted by the wife of the Imo State Governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Okorocha. In attendance were women and dignitaries from different parts of Imo State who wore various colourful attires and costumes.
Mrs Nkechinyere Okorocha, commended the Vice President’s wife for honouring the occasion with her presence which she said would go a long way to boost the actualisation of the theme of the programme in the lives of Imo women. She said that the theme was chosen to encourage Imo women to dream big and aspire to become anything they wish to become no matter their foundation or background.
The programme, with the theme ‘Imo Women: Dare To Dream’ was hosted by the wife of the Imo State Governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Okorocha. In attendance were women and dignitaries from different parts of Imo State who wore various colourful attires and costumes.
Mrs Nkechinyere Okorocha, commended the Vice President’s wife for honouring the occasion with her presence which she said would go a long way to boost the actualisation of the theme of the programme in the lives of Imo women. She said that the theme was chosen to encourage Imo women to dream big and aspire to become anything they wish to become no matter their foundation or background.
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, who was also present at the event, urged all leaders across the country to give women more chance in public service as well as increase women participation in governance. He added that the people of Imo State would continue to support the President Buhari-led federal government in a bid to deliver the full dividends of democracy to all Nigerians.
Present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere, the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barrister Kelechi Ugwu and the wives of the governors of Edo State, Lara Oshiomole; Enugu State, Monica Ugwuanyi; Plateau State, Pauline Amakura and Abia State, Nkechi Ikpeazu.
Present at the event were the Deputy Governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere, the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barrister Kelechi Ugwu and the wives of the governors of Edo State, Lara Oshiomole; Enugu State, Monica Ugwuanyi; Plateau State, Pauline Amakura and Abia State, Nkechi Ikpeazu.
Mrs. Osinbajo told the crowd that the time has come for women in Nigeria to rise and build strong households. She charged the women of Imo State to remain united, commending the Imo State governor’s wife, Mrs. Okorocha, for changing the lives of less fortunate women through philanthropic work that uplifts downtrodden women.
Mrs. Okorocha spoke earlier, saying that the value of every office depends on how much they dedicate it to serving the people. Mrs. Okorocha also said that her position in society would be meaningless if she does not use it to improve lives, hence her pet project christened “She Needs A Roof Project,” which is used to build homes for widows.
Mrs. Okorocha spoke earlier, saying that the value of every office depends on how much they dedicate it to serving the people. Mrs. Okorocha also said that her position in society would be meaningless if she does not use it to improve lives, hence her pet project christened “She Needs A Roof Project,” which is used to build homes for widows.
Before her departure, Mrs. Osinbajo commissioned some infrastructural projects initiated and built by the wife of the Imo State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Okorocha.
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