The wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas
OKorocha has charged Christian women of Nigeria to hunger for God and to
succeed as the nation is waiting for the woman for a positive transformation
Nneoma Nkechi Rochas OKorocha gave this charge while been
honoured with an award of excellence for touching the lives of women, children
and society at large by the Wome’s wing of the Christian Association of
Nigeria, (WOWICAN) on the occasion of their 20th National Convention
of the Association held at the Ahiajoku Convention Center, New Owerri
Receiving the award, the Imo first lady thanked them for
finding her worthy to receive the award describing it as encouragement to do
more
The governor’s wife used the opportunity to appeal to all
Christian women to rise to the challenges of motherhood and nation building
The National President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor who
was represented by Bishop Goddy Okafor underscored the importance of prayer for
those in positions of authority while calling on Nigerian women to shun pride
and gossip
The CAN president, Imo State chapter, Bishop Stafford Nwogu
identified Christian women as vessels for positive change and enjoined them to
lead exemplary lives
The National Chairperson of WOWICAN, Mrs. Mabel Sowoolu
while charging Christian women to be focused and undaunted by the present state
of affairs in the nation, urged the federal government and ASSU to resolve the
issue between them and call off the University strike as soon as possible
Speaking on the occasion, the chairperson of the South east
WOWICAN, Rev. Vivian Orgi pointed out that the panacea to the challenges
confronting the nation such as terrorism ritual killings, prostitution,
indecent dressing, armed robbery and kidnapping are fervent prayers and faith
in God
In her remarks, the Imo State Chairperson of WOWICAN among
other things decried of the divorce rate in society; and for its solution she called
on Christian women not to compromise their personal relationship with God,
their husbands and children
The guest speaker, Rev. Pat. Okafor in a thought provoking
lecture with the theme “Soaring above the Storm” likened Christians to the
proverbial Eagle bird that soars high in the midst storm, that no matter the
challenges on the way of a Christian, victory is always assured as God is
always his strength
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