Ogbako Umunwaanyi Igbo World Wide (OUIWF) on August 24, 2024 gave free medical treatment to widows and vulnerable children in Nnewi, Anambra State and environs, empowered widows with material things and cash to add to their businesses.
The forum which was founded by Eziada Ifeoma Nwadike disclosed that it had helped a lot of Igbo women across the country to build their homes.
The occasion had in attendance Obi of Nnewichi, Obi George Onyekaba Obidiugwu and coordinators across Nigeria.
Twenty two distinguished Igboland personalities were honoured with special titles. Among them were
Chief Valentine Ozigbo, Governorship Aspirant of the Labour Party; founder of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Dr Chekwas Okorie; Eziada Juliet Okoye; Ike Emedom, and others.
Obi Onyekaba in his speech commended the founder, Eziada Nwadike for her commitment and love towards putting smiles on the faces of vulnerable children and widows in society.
He further thanked her for bringing this organisation down to Nnewi. He said that the organization has come to stay.
The President of OUIWF, Nwadike in her address, welcomed everyone that honoured their invitation.
She revealed that what propelled her to form the organization was her love for the culture and values of Igboland.
She said her desire was to raise women rooted in cultural values of their forefathers in dressing, character and in their interactions with people.
She also noted that OUIWF had succeeded in building women who she said were passionate about their cultural values, using their resources to serve humanity.
Nwadike disclosed that this year’s August meeting was exceptional in the sense that they used the opportunity to raise fund for vulnerable children.
“As a fighter, I am not comfortable to see children taken into slavery. My foundation in the United States of America builds houses for the vulnerable children, that’s why I decided to form this group of women with extraordinary qualities across the country to stand and fight for their families, train their children accordingly to stand test of time, “she said.
She further disclosed that OUIWF was for good of society, to support and provide care to widows and less privileged in society.
Nwadike added that they believed that it would be well with the Igbo, if they worked together to promote cultural heritage of Igboland.
Chief Ozigbo was honoured with award of Grand Patron of OUIWF while Chief Okorie was recognized as Okenwa Alaigbo Gburugburu. The duo expressed their gratitude for the honour.
Ozigbo commended women for their enormous roles in the home front and society at large.
“Their love and commitment are immeasurable. It is for the love I have for women that I’m here today.
“With joyful heart, I receive the honour of chairman on the occasion and the awards. On behalf of the people of Anambra State, I receive the awards and when I assume office as the Governor, I will take the awards back to my people, “he said.
Ozigbo said Anambra State would be better again, assuring that roads would be constructed, youths empowered, among other things when he becomes the Governor of the State.
The Global PRO, Eziada Anabor said that OUIWF was formed to empower women and to alleviate the pains of vulnerable children out there.
She disclosed that widows across the country received material gifts including cash to add to their businesses.
She also said the beneficiaries received free medical treatment and were referred to specialist hospitals for further medical attention at the expense of the OUIWF.
She advised women to be steadfast and strong enough to train their children to stand firm against widespread of moral decadence in society.
