From Felix Obani
Abia State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Mrs Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa has received “Certificate of Integrity Stewardship Service Ambassador Award” from a non-governmental organisation, Advocacy for Peace and Values Re-Oreintation, Abuja.
Speaking at her office Ogurube layout Umuahia, the commissioner said she is following the footsteps of the Governor and his wife, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti.
Dr Aghukwa said that Otti has shown the world what good governance is all about.
She pointed out that good governance fights corruption and appreciated the Governor’s wife for showing good examples which women like her are emulating.
While commending the group for recognizing her contributions in the present government, the commissioner also applauded Otti for his massive infrastructural projects going on in the state.
She acknowledged that the Governor’s wife is complimenting what the husband is doing which includes empowerment of women, fighting gender based violence among other interventions.
Earlier, the executive director of Advocacy for Peace and Values Reorientation, Abuja, Comrade Abubakar Oyibo while presenting the award to Dr Aghukwa described her as a corrupt free public officer, who is also diligent and dedicated to her duty.
Oyibo noted that under the watch of Abia state commissioner for women affairs, women, children and other ministries working with her have witnessed rapid growth and development.
He added that the commissioner has contributed to the implementation of Governor Alex Otti’s vision which brought improvements in education, health and inclusive governance where many women are occupying various key positions in Abia State.
According to Comrade Abubakar Oyibo, the research conducted indicates that the commissioner scored high because of the way she received and treated people. He acknowledged her unique leadership style, discipline and has brought a change especially to women folk who have benefited a lot in the Otti-led government.
He further disclosed that the commissioner merited the award based on her integrity and urged her to sustain the tempo.
Other officers of Advocacy for Peace and Values Reorientation, Abuja who were present include: Ibe Emmanuel Edo, representing South South, Mr Asonye Mgbechi, Ebonyi state and Ahunanya Okechukwu who represented Lagos State.