Residents of the Ukome community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have showered praises on the wife of the Abia State Governor, Priscilla Otti, for donating a furnished three-bedroom apartment to a widow, Mrs. Mercy Anosike.
Speaking during the commissioning of the house, Mrs. Otti described Mrs. Anosike’s story as one of strength and resilience.
According to her, despite losing her children and being left alone, Mrs. Anosike has remained a beacon of hope within her community.
Mrs. Otti, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Maureen Ahukwa, explained that when the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, heard about Mrs. Anosike’s struggles, he directed that she be relocated from her dilapidated home and provided with a new residence.
“Through my office, we have been able to support Mrs. Mercy Anosike and many other widows, providing them with a sense of belonging and care,” she said.
She added that the new house stands as a testament to the administration’s commitment and a tangible expression of its efforts to empower women and support vulnerable groups across Abia State.
In her remarks, the Deputy Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area, Mrs. Chinwe Odoemelam, commended Mrs. Otti for her generosity and dedication to the welfare of vulnerable members of society.
Mrs. Odoemelam also called on members of the community to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the administration of Governor Otti.
She further appealed to the government to address some of the community’s challenges, particularly in the area of road construction.
Meanwhile, a journalist, Miss Patricia Ngborogwu, who brought the plight of Mrs. Anosike to the attention of the Governor, also commended Governor Otti for taking swift action.
Ngborogwu noted that the Governor’s response demonstrates how compassion, unity, and responsive leadership can transform lives.
“We are gathered here not merely to present a building, but to celebrate the restoration of dignity, hope, and belonging in the life of a woman who has endured profound loss,” she said.
The beneficiary, Mrs. Mercy Anosike, expressed deep gratitude, saying the gesture feels like a dream. She praised Governor Otti for promoting inclusive governance in Abia State.
