Speech by the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State
Speech
by the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Her Excellency, Chief
(Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) on the Occasion of 2018 Mothers’
Summit on 3rd August 2018 at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka.
Protocol
I
am very delighted that our 2018 Mothers’ Summit has attracted
distinguished guests and special friends from across our great country
to participate in our annual women’s day of dialogue in Anambra State.
This year’s edition of the summit which heralds August Meetings in our
communities has the potentialities of being recorded as the most
successful in our history as a state.
I
am happy to note that the theme of the Summit; Sustaining Women
Participation in Politics: Prospects and Challenges is very apt and
timely. I followed the discussions by the various speakers, especially
the Keynote presentation, with keen interest. I believe that most of you
have learnt new things and are inspired by the positives. I urge you to
be change agents by increasing your personal contributions through
active participation in community and national development.
It
is important to note that Anambra State under the able leadership of my
dear husband, Chief Willie Obiano, has made quantum leap in recognition
and appointment of women in key positions of responsibility in the last
four years. Today, with over 35% ratio in appointments in leadership
positions in state, Anambra has crossed the national threshold.
Ndi
Nne, I am proud to attest that our Governor is not relenting in his
desire to ensure that our women with proven qualities get the necessary
encouragement and level playing field to aspire to leadership at all
levels. I therefore have no doubt that in our state, not even the sky
limits any woman who demonstrates keen interest and premium capacity for
political leadership. So I say: Firmly tie your wrapper and go for it!
On
my part, I follow my passion by using the platform of my NGO, Caring
Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), to work for the welfare of our
women at various levels. CAFÉ remains increasingly committed to
improving the fortunes of our less fortunate citizens. You may wish to
know that we have so far trained and empowered over 4000 women and
youths in various trades.
CAFÉ
has built and handed over 12 decent houses to indigent widows; 9 others
in different communities would soon be completed and duly handed over.
We have treated and rehabilitated 62 mentally challenged persons at our
Home in Nteje. CAFÉ has, among other things, constructed 15 modern
toilets in rural markets, as well as sunk 21 boreholes in communities
across the twenty-one local Government Areas of our state.
My
plea is that as we depart here, we should not forget that the best way
of measuring the impact of 2018 Mothers’ Summit is through a
recognizable increase in our women’s participation in vibrant and
responsible leadership activities across the states and at the national
level, particularly as the tempo of 2019 political activities continues
to rise.
As
we embark on the simultaneous August meetings in communities across the
South East, we must remember that there is no other group better placed
to carry the message of peace and advocacy for greater role for women
in politics and leadership than all of us. I therefore urge us to rise
to the challenge of partaking in societal rebirth that we so urgently
need.
Finally,
it is my belief that we can garner more positive outcomes, like we had
today, by taking advantage of the current cooperation among our women;
by organizing a pan-South East Summit for women to be hosted in rotation
among the states. Such a forum, with high impact cultural value, will
be a major boost to the politics and economy of the zone as our women
start speaking with one voice on key issues.
Thank you for your attention and God Bless
Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano
Wife of Governor, Anambra State
Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme) speaks on 2018 Mothers' Summit
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