… We’ll enact laws that will better lives of women – EkomaruÂ
By Iheanyi Enwerem
The Nigeria Bar Association Women Forum,(NBAWF), have solicited for the support of Imo State Government to tackle challenges facing female lawyers in the society, especially in their fight against cervical cancer.
Speaking during their courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Imo State Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, on Tuesday, in her office.
State Lead of the association Chetachi Success Udeh, Esq, while highlighting significant achievements of the forum since it’s establishment in March, 22, 2023, said the forum has also engaged various stakeholders and institutions in the state to raise awareness of their activities and garner support, ” We have series of activities planned to increase our impact and visibility within the state, particularly in preparation for our health week”.
Barr. Udeh however listed some of the areas of challenges which they solicit for government support, they include; equipping of crèche facility to cater to mothers within the High Court Owerri premises, financial support for welfare capacity-building programs, providing training opportunities, bus for the forum, among others.
The Deputy Governor Dr. Ekomaru while responding expressed delight with the forum especially on their activity tagged at the eradication of cervical cancer among female colleagues,as promised that Imo State government ably led by Gov. Uzodimma will partner with them in enacting laws and policies that will positively impact on women generally in the State.
At the end of the interaction, the number two citizen was however decorated by the forum leader.