Successful married women have been advised to remember their maiden home communities in terms of development and humanitarian assistance.
This call came from a business icon and humanitarian, Mrs. Doris Folake-Uche Ogunmakin in Umuahia as Amuzukwu Ibeku women Saturday, honoured her as Ihe (Light) of Amuzukwu Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA during their 2022 August Women Conference.
Mrs. Ogunmakin, who was last year given a chieftaincy title by the community over her assistance to them during the Covid era, stated the obvious need for massive assistance from women towards the development of their maiden homes, encouragement of the less-privileged and empowerment of the downtrodden and humanity.
Ogunmakin, who was represented by her mother, Hon. Barr. Grace Nkem Uche appreciated the women over what she called “reward” with a pledge that she has been encouraged to do more.
Earlier in her speech, the President General, Amuzukwu Women Association, Ezinne Lady Helen Ugoanya said “The essence of this annual conference in Amuzukwu is to maintain peace and unity.
“The event contributes immensely towards the spiritual growth and materials wellbeing of her members We also plan development projects that benéfit all our women”.
The event was kick-started with fasting and praying and fasting and a special church service to enhance the spiritual upliftement and growth of members.
In his opening address, the chairman of the occasion, Deacon Iyke Nwoke instituted an annual empowerment of four rural women with a minimum of N50, 000.00 each, adding “The August women meetings should go beyond mere celebration, but to empower indigent women for petty businesses”.
He recommended that towards realizing this, and for the development of the community, the age grades should be tasked.
Also speaking, the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji called on the women to use the occasion as an avenue for unity in the community and assured of assisting them in their community projects they embarked upon.
Fielding questions from newsmen, the father of Mrs. Ogunmakin, and the Chief Executive Officer of oil conglomerate, Bawas Oil, High Chief Uche James Akwukwegbu extolled Amukukwu women on their developmental strides and the prevailing peace in the community.
