2024 World Humanitarian Day: Ekwunife named Woman of the Year

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Humanitarian Day (WHD), Senator Uche Ekwunife has been honoured with the prestigious Humanitarian Excellence Award by the Catholic Women Organization, CWO of Nigeria.

In commemoration of the Global event set aside by the United Nations (UN) the CWO of St Peter’s Nri, in Anaocha LGA of Anambra on Monday honoured the Director General South-East Governors Forum.

WHD is marked annually to acknowledge the work and the risks faced by humanitarian workers around the world.

Harping on this year’s theme #ActForHumanity the organisation stated that it decided to Honour Ekwunife based on her antecedents in her public and philanthropic achievements highlighting what they described as “tireless dedication” to advancing the well-being of the needy.

At the church premises where the event was held , Ekwunife’s impacts were highlighted by personalities form all walks of life who graced the occasion.

The statement read partly;
” For over a decade, Senator Ekwunife has been a beacon of hope, leading transformative initiatives that have provided relief and support to countless individuals and organizations, across Anambra State and beyond.

“Her work, marked by compassion and unwavering resolve, has addressed critical issues such as sectors, e.g., poverty eradication, education, health, disaster relief, infrastructure and most of all, provision of over 30 3-bedroom bungalows to widows and the less-privileged.

Ekwunife represented by Mrs. Nkechi Okeke who received the Award on her behalf appreciated the women organisation.

She emphasised that the true reward lies in the lives touched and the communities uplifted.

According to Okeke, Senator Ekwunife’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering partnerships and mobilizing resources, resulting in sustainable solutions that continue to benefit those most in need.

“She has inspired a new generation of humanitarian workers and leaders, showing that with compassion, courage, and commitment, we can all contribute to making the world a better place”.

“Her legacy is not just the initiatives she has led, but the hope she has instilled in the hearts of many. We celebrate her today, not only for what she has accomplished but for the enduring spirit of humanitarianism she represents, Okeke remarked.