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The Association of NDI Ugoeze Abia has adopted the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as her sole candidate for 2019 governorship position as well as honored his wife, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu with a prestigious award of NNEDIOHA NMA.



The association made its decision public during the maiden edition of UGWU EZE ABIA 2018, a special summit for wives of traditional rulers in Abia State held at Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia.



Presenting the position of the association, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ugoeze Kate Onyemachi said Governor Ikpeazu's administration has achieved much within three years in office, including; road infrastructure, skill acquisition, engagement of over 5,000 women in free school meal programme among others. The group also appreciated the wife of the Governor for her immense contributions to the upliftment of the women and the downtrodden in Abia State.



Also the Chairman of the Association, Ugoeze Queen Eberechi Dick said the Governor and the wife have fulfilled all their campaign promises and deserve a second tenure. She maintained that Mrs. Ikpeazu has affected many lives positively in various ways and assured that NDI Ugoeze would mobilize Abia people to vote the Governor again. She requested for a bus for the association.

Responding, the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu thanked them for their numerous support for his administration. He appreciated the wife for her achievements so far, especially in building 50 houses for the indigent in the society and her encouragement in the school feeding programme.



The Governor urged them to continue to promote peace in their communities and ensure they advocate for the vulnerable and less privileged in the society.

In her speech, the wife of the Governor, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu, charged the women to always take care of their children and ensure they are protected from danger, such as rape, kidnapping and child trafficking. She said government depends on them for peace and development in the State and thanked them for honouring her.

The event featured lecture on the theme of the programme 'The Role Of Ugoezes In An Evolving Society' and attracted wives of traditional rulers from the State.

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