The New President of National Council of Women Society, Delta State chapter, Mrs Margaret Jokoh- Abugewa has promised promoted the girl child, women and less privileged persons in the society.
Jokoh- Abugewa made this known to journalists shortly after her inauguration at the indoor sports hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
She said her long time passion for the female gender and persons with disabilities would come alive as she would put in her best to support their growth and success in the society.
Speaking on her drive to correct the many ills amongst the female folks in the society, she said she would take the sensitization campaign to all nooks and crannies in the state, adding that the rural areas would not be left behind.
She said her administration is ready to take the awareness of decency to schools across the state.
The State President of the Council advised parents to help model their children in the right way so that they would live a God fearing life in future and not bring shame and reproach to their families
Expressing gratitude, she called on all women to support her in ensuring that she deliver on her assignment, thereby attaining greater height as a body.
Earlier, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Barr. Pat Ajudua urged the women to work in synergy with the Jokoh- Abugewa’s led administration.
While commending them for their love, she assured them of an end to every form of disunity.
The Commissioner admonished the members of the Council to work with the state government so as to achieve more peace and progress.
On her part the immediate past president, Mrs Helen Bob- Manuel advised the new president to remain focus and not be distracted.
While congratulating the new state President, the Oshimili South President of NCWS, Mrs Allanah Theresa PhD, expressed optimism in her delivery of the course of the National Council of Women Society.
Mrs Allanah prayed God to grant her wisdom to lead and take the women group to an enviable height.
Present at the event was the National President of the Council, Mrs Geraldine Etuk.
The event which was well attended by delegates from across the state also witnessed presentation of award.
