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Community Women Leader CWL/ President General Ojoto Akanasato Women (Inyom Ojoto), Hon Mrs Anthonia Okonkwo has called for peace, unity and forgiveness for one another to ensure progress and development in Ojoto community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Speaking during the 2026 August Women’s meeting, the Outgoing CWL tasked Ojoto women to bear one another’s burden, embrace peace and live together in love.
“Do not allow the cord of love which God used to bind us together to break. Let the light kindled inside us by God not go out rather let it glow.
“Do not withhold any knowledge that will foster peace among us even if you are a young wife or new member of Inyom Ojoto.
“I urge all those who I offended in the cause of carrying out my duties to forgive me because the Bible says that in the multitude of words wanteth not sin.
“Before all, I seek your forgiveness in the name of Jesus. I forgive all who offended me. We are all Ojoto people,” she pleaded.
Okonkwo further encouraged the women to support the incoming Inyom Ojoto Akanasato administration led by Immediate Past Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Engr. Dr. Francisca Nwafulugo, assuring the outgoing leaders readiness to offer their experience when needed.
Presenting her farewell address, Okonkwo recalled that despite inheriting less than #25,000 from the association’s purse in 2022, God helped them to achieve some milestones and left some funds in the association’s coffers.
“We gave financial empowerment to 12 indigent women from the 12 splinter villages that make up Ojoto Akanasato to enable them start up small businesses. We reviewed and produced an official constitution to guide the affairs of Ojoto Akanasato Women.
“We also embarked on visitation to our bedridden sick members to assist them with funds to offset hospital bills, procure food and drugs for treatment.
“We purchased and installed two industrial cassava foo foo processing/pounding machine for Ojoto uno and Ojoto Oboofia women.
“We made sure we did not miss any of our entitlements, slots or democracy dividends both from the LGA or Awka Capital Territory. In fact, we’re not owing any debt even as we prepare to hand over to a new executive on August 22, 2026,” she stated.
On her part, the Incoming Community Women Leader/President General of Ojoto Akanasato Women, Engr. Dr Nwafulugo (Ugosimba) called for prayers, unity and selfless service urging Inyom Ojoto Akanasato to support the new leadership which would be an all inclusive, transparent and robust leadership.
“The Bible says that women are home builders. We are here to build our homes and community. Be the successful woman behind your Husband.
“We are here to work collectively, empower more women and youths and make our community a desirable hometown,” she said.
The Mayor of Idemili South, Hon Mrs Amaka Obi discouraged the women from being bad examples of motherhood.
“Desist from Immoral and lazy lifestyle because your children are watching you. Discourage your children from get rich quick syndrome. Stop pressurizing them to be like other people who display wealth gotten from suspicious sources.
“There are many skills you as a mother and your child can acquire to make a honest living”.
Also, the ISLGA Women Development Officer, Lady Oby Nwosu and Ms Oby Ugwumba ( Head, Social Welfare Unit) advised women to always report cases of Gender Based Violence, child molestation and abuse of child rights urging them not to die in silence “If you see something, say something”.
High Chief Romanus Anyisia who represented His Majesty, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu (Igwe Oranyelu III of Ojoto) pleaded with Ojoto Akanasato Women to stop comparison, destroying other people’s marriages, hatred and strife.
He charged them to raise their children in the fear of God, ensure their children avoid quick money, embrace education, skill acquisition, trading, Christianity to enable them become useful and prominent in the society.
Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr Chioma Awuzie, represented by her PA, Demcute Nnoruka, the daughter of the Outgoing General Secretary, Mrs Ifeoma Agwuncha, advised the Women to embrace peace with unity and become ambassadors of peace worthy of emulation.
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