INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2016

2016 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION.

The International women’s day celebration 2016 tagged “pledge for Parity” took place on the 6th- 8th of March 2016 with an Inter-denominational thanksgiving service on Sunday 6th March 2016, charity visit and courtesy call to the First Lady of Rivers State on the 7th of March 2016 and the grand finale/state rally on the 8th of March 2016 at the Sharks Football club stadium Port harcourt.

The occasion was well attended by female delegates from all 23 LGA’s of Rivers State showcasing their unique cultural heritage and economic products.

Social groups and NGO’s such as MWAN, FIDA, Female Radio and television workers, market Women’s association were also represented.

Dignitaries at the event included the First Lady of Rivers State, Justice Suzette Eberechi Nyesom Wike, Deputy Governor of the State Dame Ipalibo Banigo, commissioner for Women affairs Mrs Ukel Oyaghiri, secretary to the state government Mr Kenneth Kobani representing the executive Governor of the State and many others.

Relevant Speeches were given on the need for Gender Parity and it’s benefits on the society especially on the Economic and political development of the State and the country. Violence against women was also condemned.

MWAN was ably represented by our amiable president Dr Rosemary Ogu, Secretary Dr Vetty Agala, Dr Edidiong Inyang, Dr Kelechi Erijo, Dr Boma Ebenibo and Miss Evidence Godknows.

A stand was set up for blood pressure and Random blood Sugar checks. Health counseling services were also provided. 60 women and 2 men benefited from these services.

Everyone left with the message to end Gender discrimination and support Gender Parity.