By Ade Iyamoye
The Catholic Women Organization of Abuja Archdiocese (CWOAA), has declared its unwavering support for the Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI, commending her for her bold initiatives and leadership in advancing the cause of Nigerian women.
Speaking during the celebration of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO), Day in Abuja, the President of the CWOAA, Mrs. Ebele Lilian Okoye, assured the Minister that Catholic women in the Archdiocese stand firmly behind her.
“We are solidly behind you,” she said. “God bless you. Continue, no shaking. Our Honorable Minister, you have a listening ear, and that is what makes you a great leader. You will go far.”
Mrs Okoye also praised the Minister’s Special Adviser, Princess Jumai, for her role in offering constructive counsel to the Minister, describing her as a valued asset to the Women Affairs Ministry.
The CWOAA President emphasized the vital role women play in the family, Church, and wider society.
She urged women not to lose focus despite the current economic hardship, reminding them of their divine duty as “procreators” and nation builders.
“No matter how hard the country becomes, we must not misbehave or lose our focus,” she said. “Let us return to the family, because from there the country will be okay.”
Reacting to the ongoing constitutional review process by the National Assembly, Mrs. Okoye called on female political leaders to stay true to their identity and responsibilities.
“Women can represent us well,” she noted. “But when you go there, don’t forget you are a woman. Don’t go looking for what you shouldn’t. We have the strength, the grace, and the capacity to lead rightly.”
The event, which drew members from across the Archdiocese, was marked by prayers, solidarity, and renewed commitment to women’s spiritual and social empowerment within the Church and the country.
