Imo women have been lauded for their resourcefulness and commitment towards the upliftment of their homes and society. The wife of the President of Nigeria , Hajia Aisha Buhari intimated this during the 2015 Imo August Meeting organized by Imo first lady, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha. Hajia Buhari who was represented at the occasion by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osibanjo, observed that despite numerous prevailing economic challenges, Imo women have consistently remained positive and undaunted. She enjoined to ensure that they pass on these values they hold dear from generation to generation, and commended Nneoma nkechi Rochas Okorocha for her commitment towards the welfare of Imo women.



The August meeting which had the theme, “WOMEN DARE TO DREAM; IT IS POSSIBLE”, was held at the Hero’s Square, owerri.

In his remarks at the occasion, the Imo state governor, Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha stoutly advocated the need for all cultural barriers limiting Nigerian women from reaching their full potential to be eliminated. Gov Okorocha argued that if not afforded the opportunity, Nigerian women would not be able to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the nation and therefore urged Nigerian leaders to give women a chance. He appreciated the presence of the wife of the president and other state governors who graced the occasion, reiterating Imo state’s total support for President Buhari.

Earlier, the Imo first lady, while addressing the crowd, urged the women to remain steadfast and dogged in the drive to achieve success as with God and commitment, the attainment of any dream is possible. Mrs Okorocha re-emphasized the need to continue as agents of positive change in all spheres of the society.

The August meeting featured March Past, Cultural Dances, Food Exhibition, Disco Competition, Mrs Imo Beauty Pageant, Oso-mmiri, Folk Song and the Headscarf and Tie Knotting between couples, by participants from the 27 LGAs of the State.

At the end of the event, the overall best performing Local Government Areas which took the first, second and third positions won cash prizes of N2.5 million,N2 million and N1 million respectively. The victorious LGAs were as follows; Ideato South for first position participated in the competition\, Obowo second position while Isiala Mbano third position. A consolation prize of N1 million was given to the other LGAs that participated in the competitions.

The winner of the Mrs Imo Beauty Pageant emerged from Owerri Zonewith a cash prize of half a million naira.



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