Imo First Lady Urges Men to Care for Their Wives, Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence

The First Lady of Imo State, Chief Barr. (Dr.) Chioma Uzodimma, has urged men to take good care of their wives, especially during times of financial stability, stressing that mutual love and support help families weather difficult moments.

Speaking during the Nigeria Governors' Spouses Forum (NGSF)-Ford Foundation Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention Programme held at Rockview Hotel, Owerri, Chioma Uzodimma said every woman desires the best for her husband and is more likely to stand by him during challenging times when treated with love and care.

"To all the men out there, once you start making money, take good care of your wife because every woman wants the best for her husband. If you take care of your wife while you have money, when the chips are down, she will also take care of you. Even though, money is not everything," she said.

The event, held on July 2, 2026, focused on strengthening efforts to prevent sexual and gender-based violence across the state. It brought together government officials, lawmakers, development partners, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for protecting women, girls, and vulnerable persons.

Chioma Uzodimma expressed appreciation to the Ford Foundation, the Nigeria Governors' Spouses Forum, the Imo State Government, the Imo State House of Assembly, and other partners for supporting initiatives aimed at promoting dignity, protection, and a violence-free society.

She reiterated that every woman deserves dignity, every girl deserves protection, and every family should be able to live free from violence, calling for sustained collaboration to end gender-based violence in Nigeria.