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  • Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo, governors’ wives for Ibadan APC rally 

    Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, will today play host to the wife of president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, Vice President’s wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, and wives of All Progressives Party (APC) governors across the country for the South West Women and Youth Presidential campaign rally.

    Other women and youths, as well as their leaders across South West, will also join them at the rally scheduled for  the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan at 10am.

    The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, who is the South West Zonal Chairperson of the Media Committee of the APC Women and Youth Presidential Campaign Team,  said yesterday that  the wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, is coordinating the event in her capacity as the South West Coordinator for Women and Youth Presidential Campaign.

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    Others to coordinate their women are Mrs. Bolanle Ambode of Lagos State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun of Ogun State, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu of Ondo State and Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola of Osun State.

    She said that the Governor of Oyo State,  Abiola Ajimobi, will be the chief host of the  event which is  designed by  Mrs. Aisha Buhari and other top women and youth leaders of the ruling party to mobilize women and youths for active participation in the forthcoming elections.

    Mrs. Fayemi urged the electorate to vote wisely in the forthcoming elections so that the nation can consolidate on the laudable achievements of the APC government in the areas of massive infrastructural renewal, improved security, diversification of the national economy and the significant arrest of corruption and national drift.

  • Nine governors’ wives for award in Abuja

    Nine governors’ wives for award in Abuja

    The wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, her counterpart in Sokoto State, Hajia Mariam Tambuwal, and seven other governors’ wives have been shortlisted for the 2018 Most Valueable Governor’s Wife Awards.

    According to the organisers of the awards, the shortlisted first ladies were chosen based on  the provision of complementary achievement to the governors’ achievements.

    Others listed for the awards are: Mrs Olufunsho Amosun, wife of the Ogun State governor;  Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, wife of Enugu State governor;  Mrs. Hannah Ishaku, wife of the governor of Taraba State; Mrs. Eunice Ortom, wife of Benue State governor;  Mrs, Betty Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State governor;  Mrs, Nkachi ikpeazu, wife of Abia State governor and Mrs. Matha Udom Emmanuel, wife of Akwa Ibom State governor.

    Chairperson of the 2018 MVGWA organising team, Adaora Onyechere, said the 36 states governors’ wives and the wife of the FCT minister were assessed based on their projects available in the public domain and their impacts on their beneficiaries.

    Onyechere said,”the award team will continue to push the awardees to the next stage of their project since they are contributing to national development in areas such as health, education, environment, food and nutrition and entrepreneurs.

     

  • Governors’ wives partner NGO to fight cancer

    The wives of governors with project focusing on cancer awareness, prevention and treatment are to partner the Roche Foundation in reducing the rate of death arising from cancer scourge.
    This decision was reached at the maiden meeting held at the Oyo State Liaison Office in Lagos State.
    The convener of the “Wives of Governors Against Cancer” and wife of Niger State Governor, Dr Aminat Abubakar, while addressing reporters after a closed door meeting with wives of governors and non-government organisations (NGOs), said the meeting was convened to chart a course and map out strategy to combat cancer and reduce its prevalence.
    Abubakar said the purpose of the meeting was to lend their voices to the fight against cancer and raise awareness by partnering NGOs who are on the front line in the battle against cancer.
    The wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, who is the host, said she is committed to seeing that mortality rates, as a result of cancer, are reduced.
    She lamented the rate at which people have lost their lives because they could not access basic health care.
    The meeting was attended by wives of governors of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi; Cross River, Dr Linda Ayade; Niger, Dr Aminat Abubakar and Kwara, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed.
    Representatives from Roche Foundation, ABC Foundation and Asi Ukpo International Oncology Centre also attended.

  • Governors’ wives lift 100 women

    Governors’ wives lift 100 women

    Abia State was agog as members of the Southern Governor’s Wives Forum (SGWF) visited Abia State for their quarterly meeting to deliberate on the welfare of women and also empower the indigent ones among them. They were hosted by the wife of the state governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu.

    The women on arrival first called on the state governor Okezie Ikpeazu  who commended them for touching the lives of the indigent, downtrodden  and voiceless people in the society.

    Ikpeazu pleaded with them to use their time during the meeting to pray for the health of President Mohammadu Buhari, stressing that God hears the prayers of women.

    He said that it is wrong for people to wish their leader ill health, adding that health related issues of leaders should not be politicised as every leader requires the full support of those he is leading at all times.

    The governor assured the members of the SGWF that the state will support them in their programmes and that of the wife of Mr President.

    In her response, the wife of Imo State governor and chairperson of the forum, Mrs Nkechi Okorocha said that they were in the state for their quarterly meeting where they hope to empower some women of the state to enable them improve on their lives.

    Mrs Okorocha appreciated the efforts of Governor Ikpeazu in turning the eyes of the people of the country towards the state through his made in Aba project, “Which has become a beautiful song that everyone is now singing”.

    At the meeting the forum which is made up of 17 wives of the governors from the southern part of the country which had 11 members attending where about 100 indigent women of the state were empowered with various empowerment items.

    The empowerment items given out included grinding machines, hair dressing materials, bean-cake or akara frying materials, locally fabricated ovens, roadside food vendors materials and sewing machines.

    Declaring the meeting open the wife of Imo State and chairman of the forum Mrs Nkechi Okorocha said that they are in the state to ensure that the girl child and women are well taken care off.

    Mrs Okorocha recalled that the forum was initiated by the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari which has gone a long way to break the barriers of tongue, tribe, religion and political affiliation.

    The wife of the Imo state governor said that the forum is determined to give the girl-child and women pride of place in the country, adding that the country is waiting for the women who are key to fast-tracking the development of the country.

    Mrs Okorocha said that the women in the zone are ready to champion the cause of Abia women and also empower them to enable them to become partners in progress with their husbands.

    Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu described Abia State as the home of industry, ingenuity and hard work of its people.

    Mrs Ikpeazu said, “We are here today for the purpose of empowering our people and those who are benefiting were meticulously selected in such a way to ensure that they are capable of using the items to eke out a living for themselves”.

    “The women who will be empowering will thereafter become self-reliant and train others.”

  • Governors’ wives lift 100 women

    Governors’ wives lift 100 women

    Abia State was agog as members of the Southern Governor’s Wives Forum (SGWF) visited Abia State for their quarterly meeting to deliberate on the welfare of women and also empower the indigent ones among them. They were hosted by the wife of the state governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu.

    The women on arrival first called on the state governor Okezie Ikpeazu  who commended them for touching the lives of the indigent, downtrodden  and voiceless people in the society.

    Ikpeazu pleaded with them to use their time during the meeting to pray for the health of President Mohammadu Buhari, stressing that God hears the prayers of women.

    He said that it is wrong for people to wish their leader ill health, adding that health related issues of leaders should not be politicised as every leader requires the full support of those he is leading at all times.

    The governor assured the members of the SGWF that the state will support them in their programmes and that of the wife of Mr President.

    In her response, the wife of Imo State governor and chairperson of the forum, Mrs Nkechi Okorocha said that they were in the state for their quarterly meeting where they hope to empower some women of the state to enable them improve on their lives.

    Mrs Okorocha appreciated the efforts of Governor Ikpeazu in turning the eyes of the people of the country towards the state through his made in Aba project, “Which has become a beautiful song that everyone is now singing”.

    At the meeting the forum which is made up of 17 wives of the governors from the southern part of the country which had 11 members attending where about 100 indigent women of the state were empowered with various empowerment items.

    The empowerment items given out included grinding machines, hair dressing materials, bean-cake or akara frying materials, locally fabricated ovens, roadside food vendors materials and sewing machines.

    Declaring the meeting open the wife of Imo State and chairman of the forum Mrs Nkechi Okorocha said that they are in the state to ensure that the girl child and women are well taken care off.

    Mrs Okorocha recalled that the forum was initiated by the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari which has gone a long way to break the barriers of tongue, tribe, religion and political affiliation.

    The wife of the Imo state governor said that the forum is determined to give the girl-child and women pride of place in the country, adding that the country is waiting for the women who are key to fast-tracking the development of the country.

    Mrs Okorocha said that the women in the zone are ready to champion the cause of Abia women and also empower them to enable them to become partners in progress with their husbands.

    Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu described Abia State as the home of industry, ingenuity and hard work of its people.

    Mrs Ikpeazu said, “We are here today for the purpose of empowering our people and those who are benefiting were meticulously selected in such a way to ensure that they are capable of using the items to eke out a living for themselves”.

    “The women who will be empowering will thereafter become self-reliant and train others.”

  • Honour for governors’ wives

    Honour for governors’ wives

    The wife of Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Bolanle, her Anambra State counterpart, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano and six others have been shortlisted for the Most Valuable Governor’s Wife Awards, 2017.

    The organisers, Mr. Tom Obulu and Dr. Bilikisu Magoro, at a news conference in Abuja, said:  “The 36 governors’ wives and wife of the FCT minister are assessed based on their project availability in the public domain and their impact on their beneficiaries.’’

    Other governors’ wives to be recognised are Hajia Mairo Al-Makura, wife of governor of Nasarawa State, Hajia Hadiza Abubakar, wife of governor of Bauchi State and Mrs Rachael Dickson, wife of governor of Bayelsa State.

    Also to be recognised are Dr. Zainab Bagudu, wife of governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Amina Bello, wife of governor of Niger State and Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of governor of Oyo State.

  • Ajimobi’s wife hosts First Lady, governors’ wives tomorrow

    Ajimobi’s wife hosts First Lady, governors’ wives tomorrow

    Oyo State Governor’s wife Mrs. Florence Ajimobi will tomorrow host the First Lady , Mrs. Aishat Buhari, and wives of governors across the country.
    They will converge on Ibadan for the fifth edition of the National Women’s Summit.
    The summit themed: “The ultimate woman at a time like this”, is being organised under the auspices of the Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA).
    According to a statement from the office of the wife of the governor, the three-day event would also witness an award ceremony where some distinguished women would be specially recognised for their contributions to national development and achievements.
    To be honoured are the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Folake Solanke; wife of the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola; and the first female Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu.
    Others are President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Onikepo Akande; leading industrialist Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, an indigene of Oyo State, who emerged the 2016 best graduating medical student at the International University of Africa, Khartoum, Sudan, Miss. Oluwatoyin Islamiyat Abdukadir and Pastor Omowumi Popoola.
    Speakers are Nimi Akinkugbe of Bestman Games Ltd.; Nike Adeyemi of The Real Woman Foundation; Foluke K. Abdul-Rasaq of UBA Nigeria; and Tara Fela-Durotoye of House of Tara.
    The statement added that Heritage Bank Nigeria would also receive a Special Appreciation Award for its commitment to women empowerment.
    It reads: “OYSOWA is determined to effect positive change in the physical, emotional, social and economic well-being of families and communities through the empowerment of women in Oyo state.
    “We are also poised to inspire women of Oyo State to reach beyond existing boundaries and attain great achievements by providing them with right knowledge and resources, as well as to restore grace, dignity and hope to our women.
    “We are also unrelenting in our quest to promote peace and unity at the local government, state and national levels.”

  • Governors’ wives chart ways forward

    Governors’ wives chart ways forward

    This year’s 3-day National Women’s Conference, organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos Sate Officials (COWLSO), which was tagged “Strong Family, Strong Nation,” was another opportunity for the wives of government officials in the state to map out ways for the development of the state and the improvement of the welfare of the inhabitants of the state, Omolara Akintoye reports

    HAVING wondered how best they could assist and complement the efforts of their husbands and indeed the state government, the idea of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) was established. COWLSO which was established 16 years ago has grown in leaps and bounds and has since become a channel through which these women contribute their quota to the development of the state and the improvement of the welfare of Lagosians.

    This year’s 16th National Women’s Conference, which was tagged ‘Strong Family, Strong Nation’ and held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, provided an opportunity for these women to, among other things, be exposed to topics such as building blocks of the family unit; protection of family values as well as how best to ensure effective transfer of one’s assets to loved ones after demise. The founding objective of COWLSO, according to the Chairman and wife of the governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, was to assist the government in adding value to the lives of the entire populace.”Our committee has faithfully applied itself to this ideal over the years, which has resulted in the successful completion of many people-oriented projects across the state.

    The theme for this year’s conference, according to Mrs. Ambode, was carefully chosen bearing in mind the strength of its family units. Her words: “When family units are bound together in love and children are raised in the fear of God and high socio-moral values, it begets a good and peaceful society and country, where social vices are reduced to its barest minimum.”

    In his topic, titled ‘the Art of Parenting’, Jerome Onipede said parents must be equipped in rearing balanced individuals who are raised with virtues that enable them to encourage commitment, appreciation, time communication, religion, shared responsibilities and service to others. Anything short of this, according to Onipede, is dangerous.

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, it was revealed,  is doing all he can protect and safeguard people living with disabilities  from all forms of discrimination and equalise their potentials in every area. He has urged the National Assembly to speedily work to pass Disability Bill,” said Honorable Uzamat Akinbile Yusuf while delivering her lecture.

    Highlighting some of its achievement in the last one year, Mrs. Ambode said COWLSO has added to its list of achievement with two major projects: the upgrading of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos; the second is the distribution hearing aid devices to persons with hearing defects, most of whom are children. Other projects sponsored by COWLSO include goiter surgeries for over 30 women, visit to orphanages with food items and cash gifts, among others.

    Other major highlights of the conference include the investiture of Senator Oluremi Tinubu as COWLSO’s new Grand Matron and the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award given to Tara Fela Durotoye, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, House of Tara. Other award recipients include, Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, Sir Kensington Adebutu, Chief Mrs.  Kemi Nelson, Dr. Cosmas Maduka of Coscharis Group and Mr. Jack Quo of Noble Fashions Limited.

    At the end of the three-day conference, participants were fully charged and ready to make the family stronger by effecting positive changes.

  • Aisha Buhari, Governors’ wives meet in Aso Rock

    Aisha Buhari, Governors’ wives meet in Aso Rock

    The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha on Monday met with wives of state governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The meeting, which was held at the First Lady Conference Hall, was to evolve ways the State Governors First Ladies could serve the interest of their people better.

    Noting that the constitution does not explicitly provide a role for First Ladies, Aisha told the First Ladies that it did not stop them from making a difference in the lives of the people.

    According to her, the Governors’ Wives Forum was an avenue for them to support their husbands towards delivering on the change agenda.

    She said: “As wives of political office holders, we must continue to do our best in contributing to the success.

    “I believe in our little ways, we can assist them to bring succour to the populace, especially those in need such as victims of insurgency in the North East and other forms of violence, physically challenged and other vulnerable groups.

    “It is on this note I felt it is important for us to come together to strengthen our unity and extend our solidarity to each other under a common platform.

    “There, we need to develop strong leadership structures in the two regions not only in one as the case with the already known Northern Governors Wives Forum of the country.” She added

    Aisha also called for the restructuring of the two regional halves of the forum to boost networking, cooperation and constructive partnership.

    She urged the First Ladies to be prepared to deal with programmes that are capable of impacting positively on the lives of citizens particularly the less privileged members of the society.

    She listed some of the challenges facing the poor to include widowhood rites, female inheritance rights, female genital mutilation, early marriages, violence against women and children, high maternal mortality and women economic empowerment.

    She also urged the wives of the state governors to mobilize support for government policies and programmes.

  • First Lady, governors’ wives welcome New Year babies

    First Lady, governors’ wives welcome New Year babies

    First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan and wives of governors welcome the first babies of the year in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and various state capitals, write WALE ADEPOJU and EMEKA ODOGWU.

    First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan and wives of governors welcomed the first babies in Abuja and the state capitals yesterday.

    Mrs Jonathan visited the first baby of the year at the Gwarimpa General Hospital in Abuja and prayed that he would grow in peace. The first baby, yet to be named, was born to Mr and Mrs Zubairu at 12.45 a.m. through Caesarean section and weighed 3.5kg at birth.

    Mrs Jonathan, who was represented by Ms Onyeka Onwenu, the Director-General, National Council for Women Development, said: “Babies are special gifts from God. I wish them God’s blessings, peace and tranquility. The children will grow in peace and will be great because children are special gifts from God.’’

    Also speaking to reporters, Dr Ademola Onokomaya, the Secretary, Hospitals Management Board, said: “Our slogan is healthcare based on quality and equity to all.

    “We are committed to bringing about quality healthcare to everyone.’’

    In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the elated mother of the first baby, Fatima Zubairu, thanked the First Lady for the visit.

    She also thanked her for the gifts given her and promised to give the best quality education to the child.

    She said: “I am happy and grateful for this visit and by Allah’s grace, we shall give the child the best education we can afford and may God reward the First Lady for this kind gesture.’’

    NAN reports that Baby Zubairu was flanked by a group of 10 other babies also born on January 1, consisting of seven boys and three girls.

    A set of twins born to Mr and Mrs Adejare Adediji are the babies of the year in Lagos State.

    The twin girls, who were delivered through a caesarian section (CS) at 12:01am yesterday at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, weighed 2.5 and 2.2kgs. Their length and circumference are 48 and 41, and 34 and 31respectively.

    The mother, Mrs Folashade Adejare, 37, who hail from Ogun State, is in stable condition under the supervision of doctors and nurses of the hospital.

    “I’m okay. I thank God for His wonderful gifts,” she said.

    The babies, she said are her second, adding: “I have a child before.”

    Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dame Abimbola Fashola, congratulated the lucky parents on the birth of the twins. “I congratulated the mother on save delivery of the babies,” she added.

    She urged parents to show commitment in the way they care for their children, especially in the first five years of life.

    According to her, they should ensure they are vaccinated against childhood killer diseases and breastfed exclusively for at least six months.

    She further charged the parents, especially mothers to help their babies actualise their potentials.

    Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris thanked the health workers for their commitment and dedication to duty.

    He said: “Health workers are doing a lot but more is expected of them.”

    Idris enjoined them to work in harmony and peace as a team.

    He said the state governor and government are committed to ensure people access health care.

    Special Adviser to the State Governor on Public Health, Dr Yewande Adeshina said health workers should do their best to save lives at all times because they are supposed to do so.

    She condemned wrangling in the health sector.

    At Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital, Ifako, Baby Mojisola Ebo, who was born at 12:02am, was the joint second baby of the year, with Baby Oluwamayowa Enitan Williams, who was born at Apapa General Hospital, Apapa.

    The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Margret Peter-Obi, yesterday presented gifts worth several thousands of naira and cash to the first babies of the year at different public hospitals in the state.

    The first baby of the year in Anambra State was Chinemerem Ezinwanne, a girl delivered at Primary Health Centre, Aguata, which is located inside the local government headquarters. She was delivered by 12am and weighed 3.2kg.

    Her parents, Mr Oliver Ezinwanne and Mrs Ebele Ezinwanne from Okpo village, Ekwulobia were excited over the cash and huge bounties from the wife of the governor.

    Obi’s wife, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Henrietta Agbata and the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Nkiru Okeke, also gave gifts to the second baby of the year and third baby of the year at Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital and Maternity, Waterside, Onitsha and Enugu-Ukwu General Hospital.

    The second baby, Chinualumogu, male, weighed 3.5kg and was delivered at 1.58am while the third baby, Favour, a female weighed 3.7kg and was delivered at 2/05am.

    The parents of the second and third babies were Okpala Chukwu from Nibo in Awka South and Ijeoma Ezeani from Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area thanked the governor’s wife for the gesture.

    Obi’ wife was able to visit 15 babies of the over 200 babies delivered in the state at both private and public hospitals in the three senatorial zones of the state yesterday.