By Joy Mbachi
Ekwulobia (Anambra), Dec. 30 2020 Mrs Chinyere Okonkwo, has been honored with the community title of Ugogbe Umunwanyi (Mirror of women) by Ihuokpala village of Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government area of Anambra.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Wednesday that Okonkwo was honored by her kinsmen because of her fight for gender equality.
NAN also reports that Okonkwo is a midwife who rose to the rank of matron, and a teacher who has trained, empowered women and stood up for the equality of all genders in her community and beyond.
In a homily to celebrate the ceremony, the officiating priest, Rev. Father Christopher Ezeonu, urged Christians, especially women to always live a life that would make others proud of them anywhere they found themselves.