The General Manager of Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, publishers of The Tide Newspapers, Chief Ernest Chinwo, has advised women to be resourceful and not to be always dependant.
He stated that women should know their value and protect it, saying that sitting back at home to be a full time housewife was counter-productive.
Ernest said this, Monday, when the executives of Stand Up For Women Society (SWS) Rivers State Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
According to him, it is only a fool that can deprive women of their rights, adding the corporation would partner the organisation in terms of publicity.
“I advise women not to sit back at home, that gives men the privilege to insult women.
If a woman hardworking, there will be no time for gossip, besides, if we want our society to grow, we should stop those things that are inimical to women,” Chief  Chinwo said.
He lauded the organisation for its vision and mission, particularly the aims and objectives that includes women empowerment.
Meanwhile, the general manager has been appointed as one of the patrons of the organisation.
Earlier, the chairperson of the novel group, Mrs Ifeoma Ossai, said the organisation’s function was basically advocacy against child molestation, violence against women and for the rights of women in our society.
Mrs Ossai, reiterated that the group was nonpolitical and requested for partnership with the corporation for effective media coverage.
She further used the opportunity to congratulate Chief Chinwo, for his recent appointment as the General Manager of the corporation.
“We want women to be heard and to advocate against child molestation and violence against women,” Mrs Ossai said.
Other management staff present at the visit were, the acting Editor of The Tide Newspapers, Mrs Juliet Njiowhor, Acting Director, Business Development, Mr. Nnordam Baride and Director Production, Mr. Chris Orji.

By: Tonye Orabere