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From Wilson Okereke, Afikpo
The wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs. Mary Maudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, as part of her activities commemorating the nation’s 65th Independence Day celebrations, once again, exhibited those attributes that earned her the sobriquet of ‘Mother Teresa.’
Mrs. Nwifuru spread joy to several persons with disabilities in the state as she distributed wheelchairs and an undisclosed amount of cash to them to support and improve their means of livelihood.
She expressed empathy for the beneficiaries and encouraged them to remain hopeful, assuring them that her office, through her pet project, Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO), in collaboration with the Ebonyi State Government, would continue to support them in achieving better living conditions: “The distribution became necessary to ease your mobility. I want to assure you of my continued commitment and dedication to your happiness and wellbeing.”
The governor’s wife described persons with disabilities as “special beings-beautiful, talented, and intelligent,” and urged them never to feel inferior or isolate themselves from society: “I’m happy we are celebrating today, and I pray God continues to give us hope so that, in the end, we will all be happy. You are special friends, and you are dear to my heart.
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“As the mother of the state, I am with you both in prayers and in actions. It is because of people like you that I remain committed to this work, to ensure you are celebrated and made happy. Keep praying and never discriminate against yourselves.”
She noted that the wheelchairs were provided by the BERWO Foundation, in collaboration with the state government, to ensure the beneficiaries moved freely and lived more independent lives.
There was an outpouring of emotions as the beneficiaries joyfully thanked God and their benefactor. One of them, Mrs. Emmanuela Nwode, from Enyibichiri in Ikwo Local Government Area, expressed gratitude for the timely intervention. She recounted her struggle with severe polio, which had left her in the situation for over 30 years.
Nwode, a 2022 graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, appealed to the Ebonyi State Government to assist her with employment opportunities to help her live a more fulfilled life.
She also wished the governor’s wife a successful tenure, praying that God would continue to bless and reward her efforts.
