Wife of the
governor of Anambra State chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has tasked the
Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA) Anambra state to be steadfast
in their commitment to the welfare of women in the state especially widows and
indigent women who need support of the privileged members of the public to live
meaningfully. Mrs. Obiano made the call while receiving a delegation from FIDA,
Anambra Chapter led by Barrister Mrs. Patricia Okafor at her office in the
Government House Awka yesterday.
The governor’s wifecharged
the FIDA delegation to lift the fortunes of indigent widows with their services
as part of their contribution to the growth and development of the Anambra State
and Nigeria. According to Mrs. Obiano, “I know about FIDA and the work you are
doing in the area of free legal services but you need to task yourself a little
more.” Buttressing hercharge with her philosophy in life, Mrs. Obiano said “I
don’t normally give out anything that I cannot miss.” Let us try and alleviate
the sufferings of those living below the national minimum wage and drastically
drive poverty from our communities.
Mrs. Obiano told
FIDA that their activities are similar to the programmes she is doing through
her pet project the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) which has a
vision to become a beacon of sustainable empowerment for women (widows &
the indigent) and the less privileged.Mrs. Obiano revealed that since 1991 she
committed herself to the course of the less privileged with the realization of
the need to help in whatever way she couldwith ten percent of her earnings. As
she put it, “we need to help, especially the physically challenged. They should
not be treated as if they are worth nothing, less they turn round and become a
problem to the society.” She thanked FIDA for the courtesy visit and assured
them of readiness to collaborate.
Earlier Chairperson
of FIDA Anambra State, Barrister Mrs. Patricia Okafor, told MrsObiano that they
came to commend her for the noble initiatives through CAFÉ and pledge their
support and readiness to work with her in uplifting the less privileged, and
requested support of the governor’s wife in sustaining their office
accommodation in Awka. FIDA also commended Governor Willie Obiano for what they
described as his giant strides in a few months in office and urged Mrs.Obiano to convey their appreciation.
