By Stella Obi
It was a day of glamour at the weekend as the Otu Umuokpu Anambra State ( USA), celebrated culture, unity, and womanhood among daughters of Anambra extraction.
The event also served as a platform to induct new members into the association and for the organisation to reaffirm its commitment to promoting sisterhood, charity and preservation of Igbo cultural values.
The event, which drew distinguished guests from across Nigeria and the diaspora marked another milestone for the association, renowned for uniting and empowering women of Anambra descent around the world.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Tony Ezeani, described Otu Umuokpu as a strong pillar in every community and family in Igboland.
Chief Ezeani noted that the Umuokpus are known for peace and reconciliation, commending the women for their sisterhood.
In her speech, the President of Otu Umuokpu Lagos Island Chapter, Mrs.Gina Orazu, informed that the association will be introducing skills acquisition training for the youths so as to make them self reliant.
Mrs Orazu expressed profound appreciation to members and guests for their support, highlighting the Organisation’s continued commitment to promoting the welfare, culture and leadership of Anambra women both home and abroad.
She urged the new inductees to uphold the ideals of Otu Umuokpu Anambra, which are unity, integrity and service to humanity.
In his remarks, the Anambra State Liaison Officer, Lagos, Barr Leo. Chiegboka, commended the introduction of the skills acquisition training by the association, saying that it is in harmony with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s “1 Youth 2 Skills” project.
He lauded their efforts toward the development of the State.
Contributing, a community leader and businessman, Chief Hycnith Maduagwu, called for unity and love among the women.
Stella is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
