NAWOJ Delta Mourns Omu Anioma, Says Her Voice And Influence Will Be Greatly Missed
By Dorathy Mbasen Uba
Chairperson, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Delta State Chapter, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo on Friday 8th March, 2024 led a delegation to the Palace of HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu (the Omu of Okpanam/Omu Anioma/Nneoha), to commiserate with the Dunkwu family over the passing of their Matriarch.
Comrade Sonia Unobunjo who was accompanied by the Secretary, Comrade Tracy Ikolomi and some members of the Association, said the news of the demise of the revered ruler who was their Patroness did not only come as a rude shock to NAWOJ Delta State but also shook up the Association nationwide.
Comrade Unobunjo described the late Omu as an epitome of beauty and an emblem of wisdom, whose achievements in her short but impactful life has left a lasting legacy for the promotion and preservation of the Anioma and African cultural heritage.
According to her as the name “Nneoha” implies; the late Omu was a mother for all, a peace builder, a voice for the voiceless, a reliable confidant, and a rare gem whose pedigree has motivated many women today to build self-confidence and stand up for their rights.
NAWOJ Delta also acknowledged the late Omu of Anioma as a promoter of social justice whose firm commitment to worthy causes particularly the fight for the rights of women and the girl child as well as her numerous contributions to both national and international issues cannot be overemphasized.
The NAWOJ Chairperson said that Obi Martha Dunkwu ‘s voice and influence will be greatly missed by most Women Organizations, NGOs, and CSOs among other Human Rights groups within Nigeria and in the diaspora especially at this time ( International Women’s Month) when Women are been celebrated Internationally, she would have been everywhere actively participatory.
Delta NAWOJ sympathized with the Dunkwu family, the great people of Okpanam, the Anioma Nation, Delta State, Nigeria and the international community; adding that the Omu’s legacies will forever be in their minds and pray God to grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
On his part, the biological son of the deceased, Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor thanked members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Delta State Chapter for coming to sympathized with their family stating that his late mother had always stood on the part of truth irrespective of who is involved.
Highpoints of the visit was the presentation of the condolence letter by the Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo to Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor who also represented the Dunkwu family and the signing of the condolence register.
