By Jude Onyenedogha…
Imo State Deputy Governor, Lady Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, has bagged a meritorious award of excellence as Ugo Okechi 1.
Okechi is the parent name uniting the two autonomous communities of Umunoha Ancient Kingdom; Umunoha and Obinnoha autonomous communities of Mbaitoli Local Government Area.
The award was bestowed on her by the Umunoha People’s Assembly, Women Wing, Abroad (UPAWWA), during the grand finale of their 2024 Women August meeting, Wednesday, August 21 at the women’s multipurpose hall, Orieamaigwe, Umunoha.
Speaking while receiving the award, the deputy governor who was represented by her Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Charles Uzopuo, expressed joy for being so honoured by women of her community.
She appreciated them for remembering her modest contribution to the growth of the assembly and community, including singlehandedly roofing their multipurpose hall.
The deputy governor dedicated the award to women all over the world who make concerted effort to support their husbands in caring for their families and also assisting in community development.
The number two citizen of Imo State acknowledged their support to her during her electioneering campaigns, leading to the victory of the Governor and herself at the polls, which they continued by supporting their government.
She lauded the President of Umunoha People’s Assembly, Women Wing, Abroad, Mrs Rita Amaeze for her pragmatic leadership which has led to unprecedented achievements within a short period of the existence of their executive, including the hall project.
Lady Ekomaru used the opportunity to once more solicit their unalloyed support for the present 3R administration led by Governor Hope Uzodimma.
She consequently assured them that they will enjoy dividends of good governance, including construction of major and rural roads in the area.
The leader of the group, Mrs Rita Amaeze, thanked the Deputy Governor for coming to their rescue by assisting them to roof their hall in January and for all her developmental initiatives in the community, including the grading of Nwaorieubi Ukwuorji Road in December, 2023.
The delighted National President described the Deputy Governor as a jewel of inestimable value, a rare gem and special gift to Okechi, hence the prestigious award of Ugo Okechi 1 of Umunoha by her group.
Addressing the women earlier was the chairman of the occasion, Prof. Julius Onwuka, who was ably represented by Barr. Angus Mgbemere. He appreciated the efforts of the women in community development and encouraged them to expand their scope in reaching out to the rural women in areas of agriculture, skill acquisition, moral education as it concerns their children and unity of purpose.
Highpoint of the 2024 Umunoha People’s Assembly, Women Wing, Abroad August meeting was the bestowment of award of Ugo Okechi 1 on the Deputy Governor, as well as award of recognition on other distinguished sons and daughters of the community and some of their friends.
The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries and top politicians from Mbaitoli including; the mother-inlaw of the Deputy Governor, Dame Angelina Ekomaru, Engr. Fidelis Akuchie, Hon. Austine Okwara, Hon. Emmanuel Soronnadi, Hon. Nwankwogu Mbadiwe, Hon.(Sir) Chinedu Obidimma, Engr. Basil Ekezie Douglas, Hon. Chinonso Ubah (Nonsonkwa) and many others.
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