President Mohammadu Buhari has been urged to make security of lives and property his priority to restore the confidence of mothers and children in government.
The President, Mothers’ Union, Women’s Guild and Girls’ Guild, Province Of The Niger, Mrs Chioma Ibezim, made the call while delivering her presidential address during the 2021 Awka Diocesan Women’s Conference at Aguluzigbo, Anaocha Council Area.
Mrs Ibezim who is also the President of Mothers Ministry in Awka Diocese contended that security of life should be paramount in to any political leadership and lamented the increasing loss of lives across the country.
She noted that no meaningful development will take place in the country once there is no adequate security, pointing out that development can only take place when businesses thrive insecure environments.
The President of the conference, further commended Governor Willie Obiano and wife, Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano for their achievements especially in areas of security and workers’ welfare.
Mrs Ibezim further noted the achievements of the Women Ministry over the year and urged the women to always promote moral values as well as maintain peace in their homes while trusting in God.
The wife of the Archbishop of Enugu East Province, Mrs Joyce Chukwuma, commended Mrs Ibezim, observing that Awka Women Ministry has continued to move forward and encouraged the women to rise to challenges facing them as well as maintain good Christian homes.
The 2021 Diocesan Women Conference Chairman, Professor Christie Okoye, while adopting the Presidential Address as a working document in the Diocese, said the work is imperative as it highlights what is happening in the society and how best to solve them.
The clergy wives together with the delegates from their Archdeaconry took turn to appreciate the President, Mothers’ Ministry, Mrs Ibezim.
Prayers, Special Thanksgiving and launching of the Presidential Address were highlights of the event.
