By Egbuna Mojekwu Onitsha
As the world celebrates the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) in recognition of women’s resilience, a prominent philanthropist and Anambra Central Senatorial aspirant in the forthcoming general election, Hon Dozie Nwankwo, has felicitated with womenfolks, vowing to create more political space and voice for women to contribute to decision making activities.
In his goodwill message to women all over the world, particularly his constituents, Nwankwo said: “Women are the pillar of families, the economy and society who have made and continued to make extensive contributions to the growth and development of the world.”
The two-times member of the National Assembly popularly called “Onyendozi’ further described the women as committed, hardworking and exceptionally resilient.
The former member of the House of Representatives for Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia Federal Constituency observed that women remain top in the societal ladder as they coordinate the homes, fathers, husbands, children and virtually all groups.
He urged men to accord them special recognition and honour always.
Nwankwo vowed his unflinching support for more women voices in elective and appointed positions to enable their views be represented more in decision making structures.
According to him, his immense life- transforming achievements at the National Assembly, saw him attract the establishment of the Enugwu-ukwu campus of the Federal College of Agriculture, which he’s desirous of getting the permanent site established.
Nwankwo, a well–known advocate for the rights and advancement of women expressed interest in deepening the relationship he has with the people with more dividends of democracy.
Going forward, he assured: “My utmost zeal is to touch the lives of all citizens of Njikoka, Anaocha, and Dunukofia Councils, nay Idemili North, Idemili South, Awka North and Awka South citizens.
He therefore use this occasion to again seek for stronger legislative and policy measures that would enable women’s inclusion in governance and decision-making.
The Anambra Central Senatorial District aspirant said his main motivation in stepping out again is to use the instrumentality of the office to continue putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians, especially his constituents including women.
