Ebonyi Governor's wife sues for better rural livelihood

The Ebonyi Governor’s Wife, Mrs. Marymaudline Nwifuru, is suing for improved livelihoods for the rural people, saying there is a need to impact positively on the lives of people in the state.

Mrs. Nwifuru made the remarks on Friday, when Chairpersons of 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ebonyi and members of the Network of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) visited her in Abakaliki.

She called for a weekly report from the LGA chairpersons that will provide detailed information that will help identify issues and vulnerable persons for intervention.

She asked the LGA Chiefs to play functional roles in response to the intervention.

“You will give me reports of happenings in your areas weekly because I want to know where we can begin to impact people’s lives,” Nwifuru said.

Earlier, the governor’s wife also assured partnership with the Network of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations, among other support groups, with a view to promoting inclusive economic growth in the state.

She described the network of NGOs as critical change agents for humanity.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Elizabeth Nome, Leader of the Chairpersons, promised continuous support to the administration for good governance.

Nomeh congratulated Gov. Francis Nwifuru for his victory at the polls and lauded him for women's inclusiveness in the administration.

“Chairpersons from various LGAs are ready to protect your interests across the state,” Nomeh told Mrs. Nwifuru.

Mr. Offor Okorie, Leader of the NGO Network groups, pledged the group’s readiness to work with Mrs. Nwifuru to improve the livelihood of women and children in the state.