Ex-Akwa Ibom gov’s wife counsels women on nation building, parenting

The wife of governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Martha Udom-Emmanuel, has urged women to contribute their quota towards the growth and development of their families and the nation at large.

She gave the encouragement while speaking on the theme ‘The Woman And The Well’ at the grand finale of this year’s Annual Women Convention organized by  Victory Women International (VWI)  held at the Victory Life Bible Church Auditorium in Abeokuta on Sunday.

Dr. Udom-Emmanuel emphasised the importance of women’s roles in the family and nation, stating that they must always distinguish themselves in their workplaces, regardless of their position. She further encouraged women to have absolute faith in God and seek His guidance in their duties.

She further  underscored the essence of parenting even as she reminded parents of their duties and responsibilities in shaping the future of their children.

She emphasised the importance of all-round development, including spiritual, mental, psychological, and social development.

The Setman of Victory Life Bible Church International, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, thanked God for giving him Reverend Fola Achudume as a wife, saying “I want to thank God for giving me such a loving, diligent, energetic, steadfast, compassionate and intelligent woman as my wife. I must say my wife and I are blessed with good people around us, people who have cried with us, rejoiced with us and the Former First Lady of Akwa-Ibom State, Dr Martha is one of them.”

The high-point of the event was the presentation of financial support to some women in business and educational support to students of primary and secondary schools, a project initiated by the late Reverend Fola Achudume many years ago.

This initiative, which has been a hallmark of the Annual Women Convention, aims to empower women and support the education of students.