Nwanyị Dị Ike
13 Sep
The 2024 August Meeting in Imo State wrapped up on a high note, celebrating the strength and resilience of women across the state. Under the theme Nwanyị Dị Ike (Igbo for ‘A Strong Woman’), the event took place at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri, where Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, wife of Governor Hope…
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