Mrs. Rita Polycarp Nwite, Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Mobilisation in Ebonyi State, has outlined her three-point agenda to drive women's development in the state. Her agenda includes establishing a grassroots network, mobilizing women, and empowering them through civic education and leadership workshops. As the widow of late Senator Polycarp Nwite, she brings valuable experience to her role, having been exposed to politics through her husband.
Mrs. Nwite's appointment by Governor Francis Nwifuru has been seen as a strategic move to bring the Nwite name back to the political forefront in Ebonyi State. With her experience and exposure to high-level politics, she is well-positioned to drive women's mobilization and empowerment in the state. Her efforts are part of a broader initiative by the governor to promote development and democracy dividends in Ebonyi State.
The Ebonyi State government, under Governor Francis Nwifuru, has implemented several initiatives aimed at empowering women and youths. One such initiative is the Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons (BERWO) programme, which focuses on improving healthcare outcomes for vulnerable groups. Additionally, the government has collaborated with federal programmes, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Office of the Renewed Hope Initiative, to provide business start-up equipment to women.
Women in Ebonyi State are making significant contributions to the state's development, driven in part by the leadership of the wife of the governor, Chief (Mrs) Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Ogbonna Nwifuru. Her programmes focus on human resource development, a critical factor in driving development. Other women, including Deputy Governor Patricia Obila, Prof. Grace Umezurike, and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Barrister Mrs. Felicia Nwamkpuma, are also playing key roles in driving development in the state.
The administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru has implemented several strategic developmental policies aimed at empowering Ebonyians. In education, for example, the governor has awarded scholarships to Ebonyians for foreign degrees, demonstrating his commitment to human capital development. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to deliver democracy dividends to the people of Ebonyi State.
As the 2027 general elections approach, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is working to retain control of Ebonyi State. According to Mrs. Nwite, the party's efforts will focus on communicating the governor's good works and policies to the people. The party's strategy is built on the governor's track record of delivering development and democracy dividends to the people.
Mrs. Nwite has also praised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, citing his efforts to drive infrastructural development and stabilize the economy. She noted that the president's policies, including the unification of forex and the removal of fuel subsidy, have begun to yield results, with inflation decreasing from 34% in 2024 to 15.4% in the second quarter of 2026.
Key points
- Women in Ebonyi State are driving development through initiatives focused on empowerment, grassroots mobilization, and human resource development.
