The importance of women to the success of any administration cannot be over-emphsised because they are the foundation upon which any society stands.
Wife of Imo State Governor, Barrister Chioma Uzodimma, made this declaration at the “August Meeting” held on Saturday at the Heroes Square, Owerri, Imo State.
“August Meeting” is an annual event for all Imo women, home and abroad to meet and chart the way forward for the society.
Speaking at the occasion, Mrs. Uzodimma emphasised the importance of women to the development of the society, just as she urged all of them to come together to support the current administration in the state.
She expressed the need for the promotion of love among the people saying that whatever amount of support given by women to any administration would ensure the betterment of the society.
Her words: “As women, we are at the epicenter of it all because everything passes through us, so if we choose to make a difference, it will definitely be felt. I believe in our mindset as women, that once we agree on a certain thing or make a decision, we push for it with every determination. I know and you know women have the strongest of minds, our support system is the strongest. Hence, whatever we set our minds to, we achieve it and get it done.
“So, I ask you women, Ị dịkwa njikere? Are you ready to be committed to the success of this administration? Because this can only be achieved with one voice and mind. We have to be peaceful, united and determined. We must most importantly, be our sister’s keepers, help each other so we can help the men, the children and in turn help the society at large.
“A n’ebido n’ụlọ wee mara mma tupuu a pụwa ezi. We are the foundation upon which any society stands, so we are important to any administration that wants to succeed but first of all, we have to be one and love each other. We need to stop the ‘pull her down’ syndrome and character assassination ‘for we are each other’s keeper or responsibility’.”
The First Lady said it was the responsibility of the women to bridge the gap and smoothen relationships in order to help the society grow better.
She said there was a serious need to take care of Imo State in general for the good of all.
According to her, “We are the government and the government is us, we are the people, their mothers, wives and sisters, we are married to them hence, we are closer to them than the general public which is still made up of you and I.”
The First Lady also emphasised the importance of women to the success of her husband’s administration to enable it achieve its 3Rs – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Recovery.
Speaking on the need to prevent the spread of coronavirus, she urged women to adhere strictly to measures put in place for safety.
The Commissioner for Gender and Vulnerable Group, Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, who also spoke at the occasion expressed gratitude to the First Lady for all palliatives and empowerment packages she had lavished on Imo women before and during the 2020 August meeting.
She thanked everyone for all their contributions towards the success of this year’s “August Meeting.”
The commissioner noted with gratitude that Imo women turned out massively for the occasion, describing it as an indication of clear display of love for the state government.
The grand finale was carnival-like and had many dignitaries from across the country in attendance.
They included Imo State State governor, Hope Uzodimma; his deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku; Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, and Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba.
Activities that featured at the event included match past, cultural dance exhibition, food competition (zonal), cultural competition (zonal), gift prices for the winners and more empowerment for women by the First Lady.
