From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
Chairman/Publisher of The Sun Publishing Limited, Ms Neya Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, and Mrs Bolanle Ambode, have been bestowed with the prestigious Gold Nurturer and Platinum Nurturer awards by the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative (WODDI), a nongovernmental organisation founded by Mrs. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha, former first lady of Imo State.
Speaking at the grand finale of the Summit tagged, “The Power of Inspired Women,” held at the Rochas Foundation College of Africa, Benjamin Kalu expressed joy to be part of the closing ceremony of the second WODDI inspiring women summit.
He noted that the WODDI summit 2024 has not only been a platform for sharing knowledge and experience, but also a catalyst for self- discovery, confidence building, and embracing the holistic well-being of women .
He disclosed that the House of Representatives was considering a bill to improve the representation of women in legislative institutions, which is chiefly sponsored by him.
He promised to host the 2025 WODDI summit in Abia State to enable the women in the state to participate fully in the programme.
The Plateau State House Assembly Speaker, Gewan, commended the founder of WODDI, Mrs. Okorocha for organising such a wonderful event.
He said the award would encourage him to contribute more towards the welfare of women in the society.
Mrs Okorocha thanked God for the success of the 2024 WODDI event, and the personalities that attended the event.
She said she was passionate about women and family, adding that the five days event would go a long way to inspiring women in every area .
Owelle Rochas Okorocha pointed out that women deserve more respect, recognition, and empowerment in the society.
Awardees included Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State House of Assemblies, Adebo Ogundoyin; Chairman, Masters Energy,Dr. Uchechukwu Ogar; former Chief of Staff Imo State Government House, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, and DG Rochas Foundation, Ucy Rochas.
Others were former first ladies of Enugu State, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi; Nasarawa, Mrs Mairo Al -Makura; Taraba state, Mrs Anna Darius Ishaku; Benue, Erdoo Ortom; kwara, Mrs Omolewa Ahmed; and Mrs. Rachael Umahi of Ebonyi State.