…Describes her as a virtuous woman
As the former Governor of the State, Dame Virgy Etiaba marks her 82nd birthday, t
The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has extolled the glowing qualities of the former Governor Dame Virgy Etiaba who he said, made significant history by being the first female Governor in Nigeria and Africa at large.
In his birthday message to Dame Virgy on behalf of the State Legislature, signed by Mr. Emma Madu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that Dame Virgy’s tenure of one hundred days as Governor was impactful, adding that she awarded and completed many road projects, rehabilitated schools and hospitals, cleared backlog of pensions and gratuities in addition to being the first Governor in Nigeria to sign the Child Rights Bill into law.
The Speaker recollected the events that led to Dame Virgy’s emergence as Governor, and how she refused to be sworn in as Governor but later accepted after a passionate appeal to her by the Anambra Leaders of Thought to save the State from political quagmire.
He praised her for her commitment, humility and motherly love which she brought to bear in the discharge of her duties as Governor of Anambra State, hence the name, Mama Anambra.
Rt. Hon. Udeze maintained that Dame Virgy’s contributions to the growth and development of Anambra State are legendary and called on other women to emulate her sterling attributes.
The Speaker prayed God to continue to bless former Governor, Dame Virgy in all ramifications and grant her longevity and good health to be able to carry on with her mentorship and service to God and humanity.
