The Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darling Amadi, has charged women across the nation to be proud as critical stakeholders in society.
While admonishing Rivers State APC women to remain steadfast and united in their loyalty to the party, Amadi called for continued robust participation in nation-building.
Speaking Friday in Port Harcourt on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day, she encouraged women to be proud in their contributions to nation-building.
In her remarks, the immediate past Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Dr. Maureen Tamuno, urged the society to bequeath women their rightful place in the society.
She said: “You can see we are happy today, you can see the enthusiasm. Today is a great day for women, and this further shows that when you empower women, you empower the nation. We are talking about inclusivity. Women need to be in every area of government, every area of authority.”
The party caretaker chairman, Tony Okocha, who was at the event, described women as mother of the nation, stressing that they play vital role in nation building and as managers of the home. He affirmed that Rivers State in particular couldn’t have recorded such progress since the creation of the state in 1967 without the support of the women.
Part of the activities to mark the day was a visit to the Priesthood Holy Charity Home by the State APC women leader in the company other distinguished women across the state.
During the visit, they discovered the awesomeness of rendering selfless service to children as mothers, sisters and daughters with memorable childhoods.
Other activities to mark the day include presentation of awards to illustrious women in the state. The awardees include Dr. Maureen Tamuno, Hon. Emilia Lucky Amadi, Hon. Barile Austine Nwokan, Hon. Nkemjika Ezekwe, Hon. Linda Okoroma Somiari-Stewart, Hon. Queen Williams, Hon. Justina Emeji and APC caretaker chairman, Chief Tony Okocha.
