Ebonyi First Lady empowers indigent widows, women with skills, equipment

Chief Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, the First Lady of Ebonyi State, has empowered indigent widows, children, and women in the state with skills and equipment worth thousands of Naira, enabling them to become self-reliant.

During this year’s Women August Meeting in the state, with the theme “Mother where is your child?”, Chief Mrs Nwifuru emphasized the crucial role mothers play as teachers, caregivers, and protectors of their children.

She urged women to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding their children and ensuring their safety.

The event took place at the PA Ngene Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki and was attended by various individuals.

Chief Mrs Nwifuru called on mothers to take responsibility for the safety of every child around them. She advised mothers to personally train their children and not send them outside the state for training, as such exposure could lead to child abuse and human trafficking.

She highlighted the significance of the event’s theme, stating that it’s a call to action for all to come together and unite in the protection of innocent and vulnerable children.

She stressed the importance of investing in education, healthcare, and social support systems that empower mothers and families to create a nurturing and safe environment for their children.

In her address, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Felicia Nwamkpuma, commended the First Lady for her efforts in helping mothers rebuild their families for the collective and moral upbringing of children and society.

“I am grateful that through the efforts of our dear mother and Her Excellency, this programme has birthed a new imprint that seeks to recapture and redevelop the Ebonyi family values and morals that are the ‘sine qua non’ for a future and prosperous Ebonyi State.”

“As a humanitarian and social intervention ministry that coordinates all the activities that relate to the welfare of Ebonyi women, children, and families, this programme offers us the opportunity for Ebonyi women to deliberate on the best approach in achieving our individual and collective roles in the State thereby creating a well-structured family setting that will drive the process for our State and National rebirth.”

“I am confident that today will instil an aggregated passion in us as mothers to be responsive to our children and families. It is worthy of note that the ‘PEOPLE’S CHARTER OF NEEDS’ which is the driving mechanism of the administration of Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has the utmost mandate for the realization of the aforementioned needs.”

“As we have gathered, it is my earnest hope that with the passion of Her Excellency, the wife of the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State for better Ebonyi women and children, we will collectively drive the process.

I respectfully thank our visitors and pray to Almighty God for the wisdom for our mothers to be responsive to their children,” she stated.

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