The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has urged women of Enugu-Ukwu community to remain united and continue to promote peace, love and good moral values in their homes and community.
Oli made the call when he attended the annual August meeting of women of Enugu-Ukwu at Obu Umunri Hall over the weekend, where he joined them in celebrating their unity, cultural heritage and contributions to community development.
Addressing the women, Oli described them as pillars of the family and important agents of peace, unity and positive transformation in society.
He urged them to use their positions within the family to promote understanding, tolerance and genuine love, stressing that peaceful homes are the foundation of a peaceful community.
The House of Representatives candidate also encouraged the women to serve as good role models to their children, noting that children learn largely from the conduct and character they observe at home.
He called on mothers to demonstrate good morals, respect, honesty, discipline, kindness and love so that their children would grow into responsible citizens and worthy representatives of their families.
Oli maintained that the strength of any community depends largely on the quality of its families, and appealed to the women to avoid unnecessary divisions and continue to support one another.
According to him, a united womenfolk has the capacity to positively influence families and contribute significantly to the peace, progress and development of the wider community. He also commended the women for sustaining their annual August meeting, describing it as an important platform for strengthening relationships, preserving cultural values and discussing issues affecting families and community development.
Oli urged the women to remain ambassadors of peace wherever they find themselves, particularly in their homes, churches and the wider society. He stressed that mothers have a special responsibility in shaping the character and future of the younger generation, urging them to continue upholding the values of unity, peace, love, respect and good morals.
“The future of every community begins with the values instilled in the home,” he said.
In his remarks, the traditional ruler of Enugu-Ukwu, HRH Igwe Sir Ralph Ekpeh, reflected on the importance of the annual gathering to the community.
The traditional ruler commended Oli for his presence and support for the women, expressing appreciation for his commitment to the people.
Igwe Ekpeh prayed for Oli and bestowed his Royal Blessing on him, wishing him success in his endeavours and continued service to the people.
