IMO STATE GOVERNMENT DONATES N1M TO A PATIENT FOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

In pursuance of the health policy of the State government to provide health care service delivery to Imo people, Gov. Rochas Okorocha has through the Imo Foundation donated one million Naira to a kidney patient to assist him undergo a kidney transplant in India

Presenting the money on behalf of the State government to the cousin of the beneficiary, Mr. Jerry Okpara, the wife of the governor, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha prayed God to grant the patient, Mr. John Achilike quick recovery

The Director General of Imo Foundation, Barr Ngozi Njoku recalled that when Mr. Achilike from Avuvu in Ikeduruu came for assistance our amiable governor gladly approved it immediately and thanks to him for the kind gesture and his magnanimity

Receiving the money on behalf of his cousin, Mr. Okpara said the governor’s action was a genuine demonstration of love and care.

He said the money will go a long way towards reducing the financial burden on the family disclosing that his cousin was already in India for the transplant    

IMO FIRST LADY CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN

The wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha has harped on the need for government at all levels to protect and promote the right of women

Nneoma Nkechi Rochas stated this at the occasion marking the 2013 International Women’s Day with the theme, “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum” organized by the Center for Women, Gender and Development Studies of the Federal University of Owerri, Imo State at the Theater Hall of the School

The Governor’s wife noted that though a lot has been achieved in the areas of reorientation, sensitization, educational and political empowerment and initiation of bills and laws that protect the rights and welfare of women, yet she decried of some cases of rape and other domestic violence against women

She advised women not to be confrontational as helpers in order to achieve total mainstreaming with their male counterparts

       

The Imo first lady made it clear that the rescue adminstration of Gov. Owelle Rochas Okorocha as a gender sensitive and friendly government has approved programmes and activities that seek to improve the welfare of Imo women.

She  said that through her WODDI monthly prayers she has impacted positively on women, and established Skill Acquisition / Mini Cottage Industry in the ten federal constituencies in the State; and also, with the She Needs A Roof Project (SNARP) indigent widows living in shanties are now proud owners of well furnished two bedroom bungalows

Speaking at the occasion, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Cyril Asiabaka said his administration being a gender friendly one has empowered more women into participation in the University administration such that women have the highest number of Heads of Department, and Directors.

In her address, the Director of the Center and organizer of the programme, Dr. Ihuoma Asiabaka noted that despite the efforts in the Third Millennium Development Goal, yet, achieving gender equality has received bottle necks with the various forms of discrimination and violence against women, rape, and domestic violence, etc.

In a keynote address with the title, “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum, Prof. Charity Angya of the Benue state University, Markudi examined the gains made over time in achieving gender equality and the ways in which progress can be made and recommended that the adoption of affirmation action can be reinforced through legislation.

The lead paper presenter at the occasion, Prof. NC Nwaezeaku, in a paper titled, “Gender Entrepreneurship and National Development observed that there is gender imbalance and disparity in the major activities of Nigeria’s economic life, coupled with constitution which is gender unfriendly and recommended government, institutions, and agencies to institute programmes of gender balancing in all activities of Nigeria public, cultural and economic life.

The occasion featured presentation of award to women who have excelled in different fields of endeavours and the donation of wheel chairs to about twenty disabled people in the State,

IMO FIRST LADY COMMISERATES WITH OPARA-NDUDU AND ONYEKWENA FAMILIES

 The wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha has commiserated with the family of Opara-ndudu of Ezeogba Emekuku in Owerri North LGA of Imo State on the demise of their mother, late Ezinne Augustina Oparandudu.

Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha described her as a great woman, a peace maker, an epitome of humility and a devout Christian whose contribution towards her children’s upbringing cannot be easily forgotten.

She urged the family members, especially Commissioner Nick. Opara-ndudu to take solace in the Lord and in their late mother’s legacy of selfless services to God and humanity

In a related development, the wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha has condoled with the family of late Dr. Nwabueze Chucks Onyekwena of Ufuma in Aguata LGA of Anambra State on the demise of the late doctor.

Speaking at the funeral of the late doctor, the Imo first lady described the his death as a great loss, maintaining that a great vacuum has been created in the medical world

It would be recalled that the late Dr. Nwabueze Onyekwena who was the personal physician of the Okorochia’s family died in ghastly motor accident while travelling to Kaduna

Her Excellency further stated that beyond being their family doctor, he was like an elder brother to her, and an uncle to her children and that they will miss him dearly.

She urged the family to take solace in the fact that the late doctor lived a fulfilled life in the service of God and humanity and had subsequently gone to be with the Lord

GOV’S WIFE ENJOINS IMO WOMEN TO BE UNITED

Imo women have been enjoined to continue being united and remain focused to achieve the State of our collective dreams

Wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha stated this when she granted audience to women of Ideato South LGA who paid her a courtesy visit at the government house, Owerri

She thanked the Ideato women for their love and support especially through prayers and called on them to sustain it

She noted that a house divided against itself cannot stand and commended the women for the unity among them

She thanked them for presenting her with gift items ranging from 27 pieces of mattress, 27 cooking stoves, among others to assist her furnish the bungalows she is constructing for indigent widows in the State under her “She Needs A Roof Programme” (SNARP)

In an address she presented on behalf of the group, the SA to the Governor on Women Affairs and Mobilization, Mrs. Getrude Oduka said they were in her office to express their unalloyed support and cooperation to her people oriented programme and lauded her love for Imo people especially the downtrodden

She used the occasion to congratulate the governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha for the establishment and realization of the Community Government Council (CGC), creation of seven new mega cities, massive road constructions among other classical transformations going on in the State

Presenting the items to the wife of the governor, the leader of the group, Mrs. Geraldine Obinali and the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Adaobi Obasi described Her Excellency as peace loving and caring; and admonished women to always pray for the well being of their children while praying God to grant the State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okoroch the strength and wisdom to pilot the affairs of the government.

Meanwhile, the wife of the governor, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha has called for the collaborative efforts of Imo people in moving the State forward

Gov.’s wife made the call when the State chapter of the Development Initiative For African Women (DIFAW) paid her a solidarity visit and commended them for complimenting government efforts at reducing crime through women and youth empowerment.

The State Director of the organization, Mrs. Helen John Emezu and the Secretary, Mrs. Ijeoma Udensi commended the wife of the governor for improving the living standard of families in the State irrespective of party interest and affiliation and promised to support her life changing programme

NNEOMA NKECHI OKOROCHA URGES PEOPLE TO LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY

The wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha has urged people to leave a lasting legacy while alive as they will serve as reminders to others that they really existed on earth when they were gone.

She stated this at St. Paul’s Catholic Parish, Nuya, in Isikwiato, Abia State during a thanksgiving mass and reception of Very Rev. Fr. Raph. Madu, Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja

She described the celebrant as an embodiment of knowledge, tolerance, honesty, and kindness as well as a teacher and an administrator who has been impacting positively on the life of many and urged other Nigerians to emulate him.

Speaking at the occasion, the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, His Grace, Anthony Obinna advised the celebrant to continue to use his talents to serve the Church both at the National and Local levels and prayed God to grant him the grace to succeed

In his homily at the occasion, Very Rev. Fr. Austin Echema enjoined Christians to always show gratitude to God for his goodness adding that thanksgiving provokes God to do more

He described the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ as the foundation of Christian faith and advised Christians to always receive him as their Lord and personal Saviour