Watch Over Your Daughters, Okeke-Ogene Charges Ohanaeze Ndigbo Women's Wing

By Abuchi Onwumelu
The President of the Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Anambra State Chapter, Ichie Damian Afam Okeke-Ogene, has charged the Women’s wing of the association and all mothers to live by example and as well watch the kind of company their female children keep, noting that Igbo women were known for decency, moderation, and forward thinking.
Okeke-Ogene who stated this at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo State Secretariat, Awka enjoined the womenfolk to lead a life worthy of emulation, saying that he would not support mothers who were aiding and abetting immorality, indecent dressing, waywardness in the name of modernity.
Okeke-Ogene who is the Chairman Board of Trustees of ASATU admonished Ohanaeze women wing to uphold the culture and traditions guiding womanhood and adhere to those things Igbo women were known for, emphasizing that he was impressed with their level of comportment, commitment and steadfastness.
He announced that as they were about rounding off their tenure, they were leaving behind a healthier, robust, and more appealing Ohanaeze Ndigbo, saying that those that would take over from them would have so easy and smooth, adding that they had placed the organization on the path of progress.
According to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Anambra State President, the chapter were adjudged by Ohanaeze Ndigbo National body as the most peaceful, organized, accountable, and progressive chapter in the seven Igbo speaking states, stating that the achievements recorded by the chapter were enormous and visible.
He called on Lady Rose Ekwenibe led Ohanaeze Ndigbo Women’s wing not to relent in their onerous task of being and remaining a role models to their daughters and fellow women, advising them to remain focused and determined.
Earlier the secretary of the chapter, Chief Mike Nnakwuzie and the administrative Secretary of the chapter, Mr. Luke Onyekaonwu appreciated the women’s wing for their dexterity, perseverance and all they had done for the chapter.
Responding the State Women’s leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Women’s wing, Lady Rose Ekwenibe thanked Ichie Okeke-Ogene and his executive for their support and guidance. Lady Ekwenibe took her time to shower encomiums on the Ohanaeze Ndigbo president, describing him as a father, counsellor and a leader.