Okorocha tasks women on character transformation for improved well-being of the girl child

Owelle Rochas Okorocha at the opening ceremony of an education summit organized by the office of Her Excellency, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha for girls drawn from selected secondary schools in Imo state.

Women in Imo State have been advised to develop and exhibit strong positive character that will enable them to overcome future challenges of life.

This advice was given by the State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha at the opening ceremony of an education summit organized by the office of Her Excellency, Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha for girls drawn from selected secondary schools in Imo state.

The occasion which took place at the Ahaiajoku Convention Center, New Owerri on Tuesday has “Women Achievers as Inspiration to the Girl Child in Nigeria” as its theme.

Speaking during the occasion, Governor Okorocha said that women are created in order to ensure the existence of life in the world and enjoined them to appreciate God for giving them special qualities and roles that are not given to men. He believed that women are blessed with special talents which can transform the society positively if properly used.

He explained that his wife organized the training programme in order to prepare the participants for future challenges and enjoined them to shun all manner of social vices especially prostitution and indecent dressing which according to him, debase the dignity of womanhood.
Speaking earlier, the wife of the state Governor Mrs Nkechi Okorocha,said the essence of the programme was to nurture and motivate the girl child towards becoming achievers and women of dignity through hard work and sacrifice.

Guest speakers who spoke at the occasion include Dr Mrs C.P. Ifegbo and Pastor Barrister Edwin Biayeibo.

In a remark, the Dean faculty of Law, Imo State University, Professor Uba Nnabue challenged the girls to be optimistic rather than pessimistic in their aspirations in life, adding that the free education existing in the state has given every girl child the opportunity to obtain formal education which he said is a stepping stone for a higher ground.