Monday, 27 July 2015
Obiano, wife eulogizes values of Nigerian women At 2015 Mother's Summit
Anambra State
government has pledged its continued commitment towards sustaining the
betterment of values of Nigerian women in all fields of human endeavours.The State governor, Chief Willie Obiano
made the pledge Friday while declaring
open the 2015 Mothers’ Summit open, with
the theme, “Realizing the Values of the Nigerian Woman – Osodieme’s CAFÉ in
Focus” at the Women Development Centre, Awka,
The governor who
was accompanied by the wife, Chief (Mrs.) EbelechukwuObiano reiterated the
importance his administration attaches to the empowerment of women, on account
of which he has continued to appoint them in leadership positions to enable
them contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
He charged them to always support his
administration’s Four Pillars of Development and their Enablers aimed at
improving the lots of the citizenry, assuring that he will leave the State
better than he met it.
Chief (Mrs.) Obiano who spoke as the Chief
Host said that she considers “the theme appropriate in helping us appreciate
the roles and contributions of women to socio-political developments at global,
multinational and national levels.”
She noted how well
the keynote Speaker captured the activities of her pet project, CAFE, and the
value being added to the lives of women in the society, asserting that “we all
are aware that women are quiet leaders and achievers. Many of us have seen our
mothers in action and can attest to their dedication and commitment to the family
and societal development.”
Concurring with a
certain statement, that “Women are the glue of the communities we serve. To
change the world, invest in one woman,” the governor’s wife said it obtains in
every aspect and levels of human endeavour.
She appreciated the global role of the United
Nations Commission on the status of women (CSW), in pursuing gender equality
and advancement of women since the Beijing Conference, and maintained that “… a
lot of progress has been made in the area of the 35% affirmative action with
more women thrust into positions of authority.
“Today I am proud
to say that our dear State Anambra is ahead of others in recognition and
appointment of women to positions of authority. The Obiano administration has
many Women Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special
Assistants and other top government functionaries at different arms and levels
of government. The latest in the
appointment of women into strategic position is the emergence of a Woman
Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Rita Maduagwu, who
succeeded another Woman Speaker.
“We have witnessed
increased women participation, visibility and involvement in politics and
governance. Most of you can attest to the clear demonstration of that support
and confidence by our able and committed governor, my dear husband, Chief
Willie Obiano to the promotion of the course of women with the appointment of
many at all levels of his government. I can tell you that whenever I bring up
the issues of our women, he is quick to show enthusiasm and often times
acknowledge: “Nwanyibuife” to buttress his satisfaction with the active and
result-oriented contributions of the Anambra woman to the development of our
state.”
The governor’s wife
mentioned the prevalence of unprecedented security in the State, which
according to her, has led to the
wonderful achievements of the administration and increased think-home attitude
of wealthy individuals and corporate bodies, with the result that, presently, the State has attracted over $2bn (USD) worth
in investments with potentials for employing many of our youths.
She contended that there is also the general
improvement in the fortunes of workers especially the women whose place in the
scheme of things has been assured with the steadfast implementation of the 35%
affirmative action.
“As you are aware,
the call of duty for my husband as the governor of Anambra State and the need
to ensure that he succeeds in the service of our people means that everything I
am engaged in must support him. This is why apart from handling my primary
responsibility in my household, I also engage myself with the activities and
programmes of my pet project, the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ).”
Chief (Mrs.) Obiano
stated that since 2007 with the cooperation of the Ministry of Women
Affairs the tradition has been kept and sustained, i.e., the essence of the Mother’s Summit
which heralds theannual August Meeting in various communities, and expressed
the hope that the 2015 August meetings will afford the women the opportunity to
evaluate the impact of programmes and development initiatives in the
communities.
While urging them
to continue to support governorObiano and his team, she expressed the hope that
the meetings will discuss the challenges and barriers faced by women, review
progress made while at the same time setting agenda on issues that will further
promote empowerment of women.
The governor’s wife
called on the womenfolk to live a benevolent life, “You should embrace charity.
I urge you all to touch lives. Always do the things that will please God and
give them inner joy. Always use every opportunity available to you to touch
live positively. My husband and I attained the height we are because we are
always cheerful givers. The mind to give is important. ”
Contributing, the
wife of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Deaconess Mrs.NkechiIkpeazu while
extending the goodwill of her husband, OkezieIkpeazu and the good people of
Abia State to the Obiano-led administration
tasked women to prioritize their choices and take the best decisions in
their undertakings.
Mrs.Ikpeazu who was represented by Lady Vivian
Udeokochukwu advised them to always
ensure that success in their chosen career does not affect the way they bring
up their children, even as she urged the children and wards to respect their
elders.
She urged the mothers to assume their
appropriate positions and contribute to community development in the areas
while pursuing projects that enhances status of women, widows and their children.
In her goodwill message, the wife of the
Deputy Governor of Anambra, Mrs.ObyNkem-Okeke while pointing out that the
attendance of the wife of the governor of AbiaState to the event shows the
close relationship existing between the two states, reminded the women that
they can do all things through the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mrs.Okeke who described Chief (Mrs) Obiano of
possessing an “inner beauty that comes from God, “ enumerated the ten qualities
of a virtuous woman as faith, trust worthy, service, teacher (in the way of the
Lord), healthy living; discipline with care and wisdom; industry;
home maker and time.
Delivering a Keynote Addresstitled,Nwanyibuife:
Realizing the Values of the Nigerian Woman: Osodieme’s CAFÉ in Focus, a retired
Vice Principal, Lady May Ojukwu questioned what the world would be like without
a woman, pointing out that overtime, some women have made tremendous impact in
their different careers, she mentioned MarySlessor, Late Professor Dora
Akunyili, the Biblical Deborah and now the wife of the governor, of Anambra
State, Osodieme, whom she described thus: “... She is a God-given gift to us.”
“Even before she
became the wife of governor, she had devoted a percentage of her salary to
charitable works. Then she set-up Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFÉ,
and since then has done many laudable things: sinking borehole and building classrooms blocks and renovation
boarding houses/dining halls, Basden
Memorial Special School, Isulo;free artificial limbs to physically challenged,
undertaken medical outreach services like, training of rural midwives and
giving them motorized bikesbaby cot and telephone; free Cleft Lip and Palate
surgeries at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi etc.
Lady Ojukwu also noted her assistance to
farmers with free seedlings, and jobs to the unemployed youths through Sure-P,
fashion design, over 1000 engaged in SURE- GIS programme, support to indigent
widows. succor to the physically challenged as well as empowerment of women to be meaningfully engaged through
skills acquisition trainings in areas
of hair dressing, tailoring and fashion
designing, Soap making, confectionary , etc. after which she provided the trainees
with tools and take-off funds.
“Osodieme's
achievement is a challenge to us all in whatever we are doing, and we should
take a queue and become builders of life like her. We should thank God for
giving her to us as a gift to Anambra.”She concluded.
The 2015 Mothers’ Summit was also attended by
the wife of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance
(APGA), Mrs.Mary Oye, former Deputy governor, Mrs. ChinweSibeudu, the Summit
initiator/former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ego Uzoezie, now the Provost of College of
Education, wife of former Deputy Speaker, Mrs. ChineloOrizu, wives of Chairmen,
Legislative Wives Association (LEWA) female councilors.
Others were therepresentative of the Sector
Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command; team from
National Council for Women Society (NCWS), Christian Women Organization (CWO)
and Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), representatives of Yoruba and Hausa communities in Anambra,
Umuada Igbo, OsodiemeObiano Ladies Movement, Willy Obiano Support Group, APGA
faithful, and market women.
Saturday, 4 July 2015
Mrs. Obiano now State Patron of Nigerian Girl Guides Association
Speaking after the installation, the State Commissioner of the
Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Mrs. Uche Orakwute told the wife of the
governor that she was found worthy for the investiture because of her
dedication to the service of the people and for coming to introduce herself at
a meeting of the association last year without protocols. She described Mrs.
Obiano as “a woman of open heart, a lover of children, a mother General and a
lady Olave Baden Powell of our time.”
Mrs. Orakwute who also administered the oath of honour to the wife
of the governor, said that the Nigerian Girl Guides Association came into
Nigeria in 1919 as a character training organization based on its motto promise
and law, as well as dynamic programmes for the achievement of girls and women.
She explained that the association is voluntary; and open to all girls and
young women without distinction on basis of religion, status, tribe or any other
circumstance. 
Accepting the honour, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano revealed
that she had always identified with the Girl Guide Association. Said her, “I
always wished to be a member but never fulfilled the dream. But my daughter is
an active member and has attended several camping programmes. In fact, she once
stayed with a host family in United Kingdom for two weeks on a Girl Guides
programme. Your organization is a noble one and we will in our own way, help to
spread the news to ensure that our young girls join, so that you can have
membership across all the Local Government Areas.”
Mrs. Obiano thanked the executives of Nigerian Girl Guides
assuring them of her assistance but also informed them that the Office of the
wife of the governor is not statutory and has no budget for operations. Hence
explained that she is engaged in the activities and programmes of her NGO and
pet project, the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), through which she
intervenes with donations to empower the less privileged members of the society
like indigent widows who are trained to be meaningfully engaged after skills
acquisition training, as well as provide succor for the physically challenged
amongst others.
According to Mrs Obiano, “It may interest you to know that this is
the way I support my husband to improve the fortunes of some members of our
society. Just the way he is committed at issues of governance, I try to
contribute my quota through CAFÉ because that is what we are used to. We are
committed to touching lives positively because leaving our children thousands
of miles away to serve at home will amount to nothing. That is why we continue
to work hard to spread dividends of democracy in every way we can.”Saturday, 27 June 2015
CAFE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON 3RD PHASE OF PROSTHETIC HANDS FITTING TO PEOPLE WITH THE NEED
Hi, CAFE is about to do a 3rd phase
of prosthetic hands fitting to Ndi-Anambra that needs it, hence this
announcement is to enable wider publicity to the concerned citizens for
effective coverage.
PUBLIC
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ON CAFE
In continuation of the free provision
of artificial hands through her pet-project, Caring Family Enhancement
Initiatives (CAFE), the wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu
Obiano, shall commence the 3rd phase of the project to put a smile
on the faces of persons with disabilities in the State.
Ndi-Anambra who have need for
artificial hands are hereby directed to submit their personal data to the office of the wife of the
Governor of Anambra State Government House, Awka immediately.
The
details include:
1 .Name of beneficiary
2. Age of beneficiary
3. Data he or she lost the
hand
4. Reason for losing the
hand
5. The person must appear
physically at Her Excellency office in order to measure accurately the residual
arm.
Ndi-
Anambra should, therefore be their brother’s keeper by circulating this
information to the concern individuals.
Pls
call Dr Ify on:07033241756 and Mrs Cee on: 08037203899
This announcement is powered and supponsed by :
Chief Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme Global).
Wife of the Governor, Anambra
State
Please listen to the Public service
announcement, read the airing schedule and CAFE Regular jingle and circulate to
whoever has the need.
Commencement of the broadcast is as follows: on Saturday 27th June and
end on Friday 17th July 2015.Below is the schedule:
Mondays to Fridays:morning-6:50am to
7:00am
8:00am to 9:00am
Afternoon:2:15pm to 2:30pm
Evening:8:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturdays: morning:6:50 to
7:00am
morning 10:00am to
12:00noon
afternoon 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Evening: 8:00pm to
9:00pm
Sundays:morning :6:50am to 7:00am
8:00am
to 8:30am
Afternoon:2:15p to 2:30pm
Evening:6:00pm to :6:45pm
Please note that the times are not
really fixed but comes within the ranges.I The frequency is Radio Nigeria Purity 102.5 fm. God bless you.
Thank you as you becomes your
Brother Keeper
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