By Angela Oduche
The ninth edition of the Omagba Archdeaconry Women’s Conference was convened at St. Mark’s Church, Omagba, assembling participants from across the archdeaconry for a spiritually edifying and impactful assembly.
The conference was formally declared open with a cordial welcome by the Vicar of St. Mark’s Church and Archdeacon of Omagba Archdeaconry, Ven. Elochukwu Ojukwu, who expressed profound satisfaction with the attendance and invoked divine guidance upon the women and the Church at large.
In his homily, Rev. Emmanuel Oluwatosin Omonogu expounded on the theme “God’s Quest for Saviours,” drawing from Mark 9:49–50. He underscored the necessity of personal transformation, stating, “One cannot be the salt of the earth without first being salt unto oneself.” He exhorted the women to lead exemplary lives that manifest Christ in both conduct and service.
In her address, the wife of the Bishop, Dr. Nonyelum Nwokolo, urged women to prioritise the education of their children by enrolling them at the University on the Niger, noting the institution’s modest tuition. She further announced a diocesan initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the archdeaconry, to award scholarships to ten male students from each archdeaconry for study at the diocesan polytechnic.
Dr. Nwokolo additionally counselled women to render support to their husbands and to cultivate unity within their households, emphasising the primacy of partnership in marriage.
Earlier in her address, the wife of the Archdeacon and President of the Women’s Ministry, Mrs. Ebere Ojukwu, encouraged women to deepen their relationship with Christ as the cornerstone of a fulfilled life.
Also, Mrs. Uju Achugbu, emphasised collaboration between husband and wife, referencing the scriptural precept that “one shall chase a thousand, but two shall put ten thousand to flight.” She delineated cardinal principles for a successful marriage, including submission to one’s husband as head of the home and the demonstration of respect within the marital union.
Angela is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
