EBONYI SPEAKER EXTOLS FIRST LADY FOR BERWO

The Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa, has extolled the First Lady, and Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief (Mrs) Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, on the official flag-off of Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO), and launching of Gender Based Violence (GBV) center, which took place in Abakaliki.

The Speaker on his goodwill message, extolled the foresight and benevolence of the First Lady in initiating the astounding programme, adding that beneficiaries of the pet project shall continue to testify the impacts, especially for rescuing people from diseases and ill-timed demise.

"Your Excellency, I extol your foresight and benevolence in initiating this astounding programme. Many women and children, including generations unborn will always testify that during the Administration of His Excellency, Rt Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, his wife and First Lady of Ebonyi State rescued them from diseases and untimely death."

Chief Odunwa said, that the pet project was apt, given the present high cost of living, when many households find it difficult to afford astronomical medical bills, occasioned by spiraling inflation, and when a breadwinner can no longer meet a basic responsibility of providing the basic needs of the family due to joblessness. He also prayed that God should guide and protect the First Lady, and grant her more grace, to carry the programme to fruition.

Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO) is a pet project of the First Lady, and Wife of the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief (Mrs) Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru, to establish a multi purpose youth hub, improve health outcomes for women and youth, reduction of Gender Based violence (GBV), and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases, empowerment for women and youths, supporting the internally displaced persons and persons with disability, and work with other partners within and outside the state, to identify funding opportunities to improve the lives of women, children, and youths.

The official Flag off ceremony, and the launch of Gender Based Violence (GBV) Center, which took place at Christian Ecumenical Center Abakaliki, was graced by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon. Bldr Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Former Governors, First Ladies of so many States, National Assembly Members, Founding fathers, state exco members, State House of Assembly Members, Local Government Chairmen, Elders of the state, the business community, and esteemed men and women of Ebonyi State.

Theophilus Ifeanyi Igwe,
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker,
Ebonyi State House of Assembly.
November 15, 2023.