GENDER EQUALITY: SA Imo Diaspora’s Determination To Raise The Status Of Women Remains Undiluted
Oru Leonard
As well as road construction, new investments, hospital/market developments, agricultural sector drive and many more development goals being driven by Imo Governor, it is of utmost importance to note that work around ‘equal opportunities and equality’ is also going on in Imo State.
Convinced by the ‘equality-focused development work in Imo State under the 3R administration, ‘Women of Substance Progressive Initiatives’ (WOSPI), has officially keys in with the State Governor’s vision.
A Diaspora, Princess Dandison who is the General Coordinator of WOSPI Organisation who has followed the non stop activities of the State Government especially in the areas of ‘Women Empowerment then decided to make contact with the Office of the Governor on Diaspora Affairs to discuss ways their WOSPI organisation can join hands to empower indigenous women.
Three months after her initial contact with Imo Governor’s Office on Diaspora, Princess arrived Imo State despite the challenges of CoronaVirus pandemic, came with palliatives and Empowerment programme for women. “I followed everything on social media and I couldn’t help but believe that something positively different is happening in my state Imo. I don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to recover and rehabilitate our State. I’m really excited to support the Governor’s vision especially around Women’s Empowerment which is what my foundation is set up for”, she said.
Chief. Cllr. Celia Osakwe-Hibbert thanked Princess Dandison, Lady Dean and the entire members of staff of WOSPI for keying into the 3R vision. Chief Celia who was also a resource person in one of WOSPI Empowerment programmes challenged the women to stay optimistic, positive and ready for the new wave of change blowing through Imo State. “Sen. Hope Uzodimma has promised us a renewed vitality, he has told us, women that our time is now. The only thing we have to do is to actively engage with the Government and help to drive the change we want to see”.
Nearly 100 Women who joined the Empowerment Programme on the 4th of January 2021, were wowed at the possibilities of what Imo could become for women. Nearly 100 of those Women rose in praise, chanting in Igbo rhythm:
