Anambra Govt Pledges Cordial Working Relationship With Women Presidents-General.
By Nneka Anoliefo
Anambra State Government has assured Women Presidents-General of cordial working relationship for rapid development of their Communities.
The State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Collins Nwabunwanne, gave the assurance when Women Presidents-General from various Communities across the state, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Government House, Awka.
Commissioner Nwabunwanne who called for active involvement of women in politics, stated that Governor Soludo administration prioritizes the welfare of women, hence the plan to provide them a bus, as well as increase their salaries.
He urged the women PGs to Collate the palm seedlings distributed in their Communities to ensure that every house hold plant theirs for bumper harvest.
The Commissioner also urged them to report happenings in their domains to the government for prompt intervention, intimating also the Ministry’s plan to organize One hundred Women Match at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka to show solidarity with Governor Chukwuma Soludo and wife, Nonye, for their development strides in the state.
Responding, the President-General, ASATU Women’s Wing, Hon. Mrs Ifeoma Okaro, expressed satisfaction with the visit and appreciated the state Governor and Wife, as well as Commissioner Nwabunwanne, for having the interest of Women at heart.
In a vote of thanks, Lady Njide Anusi Prayed and promised that Women will continue to support the present Administration from the grassroots.