The plight of rural widows in Orlu has attracted the attention of Imo state Special Adviser on Empowerment, Hon Godson Dibe .
Widows from Umuna Orlu who were on a Solidarity visit to governor Hope Uzodinma 's new appointee on Empowerment told the government to fashion out programmes that will assist rural women especially widows that are battling with excruciating hardships due to the current economic downturns nationwide.
The widows who spoke through one of their members Mrs. Ngozi Umunnakwe urged the special Adviser on Empowerment Hon Godson Dibe to intervene on their plights by granting them soft loans and grants for those who are trading while soliciting for training for some younger members through Vocational skills that will enable them fend for themselves and Children without dependence on anybody.
Mrs Prisca Ogbe, leader of the Widows stated that they came to felicitate with the governor 's new appointee whose passion and empathy for others spotted him as a scion to the legendary Community Philanthropists Iyi Umuna Orlu, Dr. Godwin Dibe.
She said their community is appreciative of the recognition and would stand by the government to ensure success .
Responding , Hon Godson Dibe Imo state Special Adviser to distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma 's government
Commended the women for honouring him and the government. He went spiritual citing the book of Jeremiah 49 verse 11 in the holy Bible where God made us understand that God is aware of their being and standing by their side as their Husband. God said Put Your trust in Me for Iam God .
He assured the women that the Imo state government is an all inclusive and responsive one where everybody matters. Pray for your leaders , Pray for Tinubu, Pray for governor Uzodinma , Pray for HRM Eze Dr. Douglas Okwara (Okwarachukwu) Igwe Umuna .
The young and articulate politician assured the widows that he will discuss with H/E distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma and some public spirited individuals and groups on ways to ameliorate sufferings of women especially widows in the state. He empowered the widows with envelopes while appealing to wealthy people and organizations to join GODSON DIBE Foundations to help reduce suffering of the masses.
Our staff reporters who accompanied the government appointee on the Programme states that eminent personalities like the traditional ruler of Umuna Orlu who was represented by the President -general of Umuna Orlu, Comrade Wisdom Esiasor and many others were there.
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