The wife of Ebonyi state governor, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has launched her pet project christened Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Foundation (BERWO).
The project launch which took place on Wednesday attracted the presence of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, wives of some governors including that of Imo, Ogun, and Cross River states; Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, National Assembly members, and many other eminent Nigerians.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Nwifuru commended the eminent Nigerians for supporting her pet project, saying: “It is a collective effort that will help me to actualize my mission of stopping gender-based violence.
“The first thing I started immediately was stopping child trafficking, child labour, women abuse, and men abuse because I am not the first lady for women. I am equally first lady for all. So, I am for men and women.”
In her remark, wife of Cross River state governor, Rev. Eyoanwan Otu, commended Mrs. Nwifuru for the pet project, saying it will undoubtedly serve as a beakon of hope, offering support and opportunity to those who need it most.
“Your compassion and empathy have touched the lives of many and we are grateful for your wavering commitment to fostering inclusive growth and development.
“The unveiling of BERWO is not just an event but a milestone in our collective pursuit of social harmony and progress,” she stated.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Hon. Amaobi Ogar, said the pet project will end GBV that has been on the increase in the state.
