Ebonyi First Lady Lunches Pet Project BERWO
By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
The Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzoamaka Nwifuru has officially flaged off and launched her pet project of the Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO)
The event which was held at the Christian Ecumenical Center, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Mrs Nwifuru also used the event to launch the Gender Based Violence (GBV) center, however, she disclosed that the foundation would focused on improving health, education and general wellbeing of women and children, especially rural dwellers and vulnerable people of Ebonyi state.
Mrs Nwifuru, commended the eminent Nigerians for attending her pet project and for supporting her , while she said that, the foundation would achieve best results and sustainable impact through collective efforts
The First Lady expressed dismay that most of the women have lost their family values and their homes by being independent and urged women to return to the past glory of their values.
She called for a collective effort to end GBV in the state through the pet project.
The prominent Nigerians who attended the event are; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, wives of some Governors including that of Imo, Ogun and Cross River States, Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, National Assembly members, Tinubu’s Aide on community development south east and many other personalities
unveiled the pet project of the wife of Ebonyi State Governor,
Wife of Cross River State Governor, Rev. Eyoanwan Otu commended Mrs. Nwifuru for the pet project which she said will undoubtedly serve as beckon of hope, offering support and opportunity to those who need it most.
She described the Ebonyi First Lady as a role model and advocate for positive change, adding that her dedication to empowering women and promoting gender equality in the state was very commendable.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas who was represented by Hon. Amaobi Ogar, said the pet project will end GBV that has been on the increase in the state.
He commended Mrs Nwifuru for the pet project which according to him will touch lives and save lives.
On his part, Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi congratulated the Ebonyi First Lady for the project and described it as very apt.
“The choice of your pet project is very apt because God sends people to meet the needs of your people from time to time. We need health in our state, we need to take care of the child, the woman and to protect them and you are also protecting the men”, he stated.
Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru who unveiled the pet project said the event was germane considering that it will create an impact on the lives of the people especially women, children and the less privileged who are in dire need of care and support.
“It is important to note that this laudable initiative of Her Excellency the mother of our dear state will serve as a flagship to promote a virile future for the state by addressing the key issues such as health for our rural women, the campaign against GBV, Rural Health Emergency Response and most importantly women empowerment”, he stated.
