In a transfer seen as pan-Anambra tribute and commendation to the spouse of Governor of Anambra State and founding father of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), the Anambra State House of Assembly at present congratulated her for the award of 2017 Zik Prize for Leadership in Humanitarian Services conferred on her just lately.
The congratulations have been conveyed to Osodieme in a Motion sponsored by Member Representing Orumba South Constituency and House Committee Chairman on Women Affairs, Hon Princess Nikky Ugochukwu and twenty-eight different members with overwhelming approval of the House.
Ruling on the Motion, Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Barrister Rita Maduagwu said: “Be it therefore resolved by this Honourable House that: The Anambra State House of Assembly congratulates Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, wife of the Governor on her Meritorious Award of Zik Prize for Humanitarian Service.”
The Speaker famous that Osodieme lives as much as and acts in accordance with the title given to her by her husband's individuals which suggests one who helps her husband in doing good deeds, stressing that she is worthy of all of the accolades showered on her as a result of, “we have had other First Ladies before but there has been non like her.”
Earlier whereas presenting the movement, Hon Princess Ugochukwu said; “Whereas Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme Global) spouse of the Governor was bestowed with the distinguished Zik Award on Sunday 15th April 2018;
Whereas the award was in recognition of Her Excellency’s quite a few achievements in human growth particularly in uplifting the dwelling customary of the much less privileged individuals within the state.
Hon Ugochukwu averred that: “Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano’s Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) has impacted positively on the lives of the citizenry such as provision of mobility enhancers for the physically challenged persons, building of houses for widows, facilitating the employment of the physically challenged persons in the state, free medical surgeries for 45 children, empowering over 3600 women and youths in different skills as well as rehabilitation of special schools for the physically challenged among others.”
She additional famous that “whereas Zik Prize award along with different quite a few nationwide and worldwide awards given to Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano comparable to Smile Train Ambassador Award 2017, Irish Red Cross Award for Services to humanity, Most Valuable Governor’s spouse Award and Eminent Peace Ambassador of United Nations amongst different have finished Anambra State proud in some ways. “ Thereafter, she known as on members to help the movement, and was it seconded by Member representing Idemmili North Constituency, Hon Nkolika Mmegbuanaeze.
Supporting to the movement, Member Representing Anambra East Constituency, Hon Pharm. Obinna Emenaka, described the award to Osodieme as well-deserved and aligned himself to the movement. He highlighted the truth that the spouse of the Governor has exhibited commendable ardour in caring for the much less privileged and urged her to stay steadfast and agency in what she is doing as a result of the reward is from God, describing her dedication to charity as an act worthy of emulation.
In the identical vein, Member Representing Oyi Constituency, Hon Vivian Okadigbo, recalled that she was in Lagos for the award ceremony, and famous that earlier tha one will get nominated you should have labored very laborious. “She was rewarded as one of many recipients for her work to humanity. This award is a well-deserved, and I pray that God Almighty will hold her to proceed doing the nice work." She said.
Also talking, Member Representing Idemili South, Hon Barr Chuka Ezenwune: "I'm conscious that the workplace of the First Lady doesn't take pleasure in appropriation from this Hon House. She does this from private fund and cash donated by individuals. I used to be as soon as in my constituency when she commissioned home and borehole constructed for a widow. She ought to be recommended."
On his half, Member Representing Ayamelum Consituency, Hon. Uche Okafor stated: As onye Anambra one of many issues that make me proud is that we've got Osodieme as First Lady. She is the mom of all, mom everyone in Anambra state. “Before the emergence of Osodieme, there was destitute loitering the state however at present….Osodieme acknowledges that the welfare and maintece of the much less privileged. I really feel proud and my prayer is that God won't cease to reward her and extra awards are on the way in which."
In his commendation, Member Representing Njikoka II Constituency, Hon Pete Ibida: A lady of character wonderful. Mr. Speaker, no marvel the much less privileged gravitate round her. Her type is actual, devoid of any simulation. She has distinguished herself from different First Ladies. I be a part of my colleagues in applauding her and state that different awards are on the way in which."
Furthermore, Hon Mmebugbuanaeze said: "I'm a beneficiary. She was bringing meals to me when my husband died. Passion is her title. I went to Lagos and I do know that the individuals who gave her the award knew she really deserved the award."
Member Representing Dunukofia, Hon Lawrence Ezeudu, noticed that “Position does not necessarily define a person but brings out really who you are. Her Excellency is indeed exemplary and I can attest to her good work. I will not be surprised that one day she may be nominated for the Nobel Prize….”
Member Representing Awka South 1 Constituency, Hon Pharm. Nnamdi Okafor, additionally supported the movement thus:
“We have to thank God for giving us Chief Willie Obiano as our governor; it is because we got our governor that we got the wife. We are very blessed that we have the most beautiful First Lady in Nigeria. She is beautiful both inside and outwards. She contributed immensely to the twenty-one over twenty-one victory. One of my constituent who was lost was re-united with her family through her assistance.”
Other contributions have been by Hon Romanus Obi, and Hon Umeh Ikechukwu members representing Orumba North Constituency and Aguata 1 Constituency respectively.