The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has been conferred with the title of Nne Gburugburu (Mother-General) by the Women’s Wing of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Ado-Ekiti in honour of her outstanding works towards development of women.
The title plaque was presented during the group’s visit to the First Lady’s office in Adunni Olayinka Women Development centre, Ado-Ekiti on Monday.
Mrs Fayemi thanked the women for recognising her works and vowed to support the group and other igbo women in Ekiti State.
The Governor’s Wife advocated for unity among all tribes, adding that everyone should see themselves first as Nigerians and not as a Igbo, hausa or Yoruba.
“I will always have a special relationship with the Igbo community and it started when I serviced at Abia State. I don’t know Yoruba, Hausa or Igbo, All I know is I’m a Nigerian,” she stressed.
The Chairperson of the Women’s wing, Lady Patricia Ndubuisi explained that the title was conferred on the First Lady as a result of her contribution to women empowerment, fight against genital mutilation and keep girls in school programme.
Lady Ndubuisi solicited for the support of the Governor’s Wife on their development projects and establishment of skill acquisition centre for women and girls.
“We believe in your motherly role as we crown you ‘Mother General’ of Oha na Eze ndi Igbo women’s Wing on account of your surpassing charitable contributions towards the development of humanity especially in Ekiti State”, She added.
The Women delegate was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Igbo Matters, Chief Nmandi Iwuchukwu.
