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Opobo Women At 50: The Journey So Far

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It was the gathering of who is who in Opobo Town, seat of power of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State recently when women in the area under the aegis of Opobo Women Welfare Association (OWWA) rolled out drums to celebrate her 50 years of existence, as well as charting of Progressive Development Path for the ancient Kingdom.
The occasion which took place at the King Jaja’s Monument Square, OPobo Town, began with fasting and prayers showcasing the achievements of the group since inception of the body, especially under the current administration headed by a renowned educationist Amaopuroubo Felicia Stephen Pepple. Some of the achievements include culverts, waiting halls, building of post office, the provision of secondary school, women craft centre and women conference hall among others.
Others are scholarships to indigent students and pupils, caring for the less privileged the maintenance of peace in the Kingdom, renovation of carpers’ lodge, equipping of Doctor’s quarters which speaks volume of the group.
The body whose aim is to ensure the unity, progress and welfare of all Opobo Women, as well as promote and maintain effective services and harmony among the women both at home and in the diaspora, also laboured towards bringing about useful projects beneficial to all Opopo indigenes.
The group maintained discipline, culture and tradition of Opobo as it affects all and sundry in the Kingdom that calls for celebration of these unique mothers with the theme:
“Opopo Women on The Move For A Better Tomorrow” as enshrined in Genesis 26:13.
The association, which was founded on August 17 1971 by Madam Eugenia Kalaya Pepple MamaAyadede) with Queen Rosabel Omoric Mac-Pepple, Madam Sussanah Epelle and others contributed tremendously by providing the needed incentives in the Kingdom, immediately after Nigeria Biafra the cord war in 1970.
Aside that; the group used the opportunity to launch her N200 million Building of Cold room, craft peoples centre and Bakery, where it exite it so the rich cultural heritage, such as, tria, Asawo,Ereawo, titled citizens; drumming competition by young men of various section, the peeling of melon, cutting of Ukasi and the removal of periwinkle from its shell, among others trilled the audience. Speaking at the event, Wife of Opobo Monarch, Her Majesty, Queen Prudence Dandeson Jaja admonished parents to inculcate into their female children better values, especially on domestic chores, such as cooking sweeping, peeling of melon, removal of periwinkle from its shell, cutting of Ukasi as well as washing of clothes without supervision.
Queen Jaja called for training the children educationally to enable them achieve better feats in life, instead of exposing them to social ills, such as, prostitution armed robbery, abating crimes, smoking of illicit drugs and other negative character which may mar or make them. She described the girl-children as unique in all ratifications.
In an address at the occasion president of Amaopuorubo Felicia Stephen Pepple stressed that the group which has become a force to reckon with has received supports on present and past leaders of the kingdom to be able to actualize the goal of the of the association.
Pepple described the women as great service providers for the good of all in the area, where, after fifty years of existence were able to repair the dead market the minor repair at the health center, provision of home economics laboratory, minor repair and equipping of the Doctor’s residential lodge, among others. She explained that, “within these fifty years of existence we have not derided from the objectives, which is the main reason why the group was formed”.
According to her, “It’s my pleasure today to say thank you on behalf of the group to all, especially its majesty, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, who out of their busy schedules found time to honour the milestone” assuring that her administration would continue to uphold the tents of the founding mothers throughout the period”.
Meanwhile, Christian, Rivers State Traditional RulerS Council and Amanyanabo of Opobo His Majesty King Dandeson Douglas Jaja the women to remain committed in their quest to build an egalitarian Opobo Kingdom through love, peace, unity and the bearing of each other’s burden.
King Dandeson described the group as catalyst for development of society assuring of readiness to support them when ever occasion demands day which attracted captains of industry tradition rules chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and his cabinet members security operatives in the area, cler Clergymen the academic Opobo title holders women various sections of the media and distinguished gusts, among others, the week long occasion, which came to a climax with a Thanksgiving church service at Saint Paul’s Anglican church, Opobo Town.

By: Bethel Toby

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The Wise Woman

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The wise woman builds her home. Mothers are supposed to live exemplary lives. The roles of mothers in the building of the modern Christian home cannot be overemphasized.
The function of the mother is to help the man build the home. She is a helper. A helper to the husband when the man is not doing well. It is important for the wise woman to assist when the man is not able to meet up with the items needed in the home.
A wise woman needs to reference God first and then the husband. Also the wise woman should respect her husband.
Caring for her own children as well as others is very crucial.
Do not despise children from other mothers. Discipline the child who is going the wrong way.
Ensure family bonding, show love and don’t discriminate. Connection with children is very important, especially the females. Find out who is her friend. Also find out the kind of lives they live. Caution, counsel and guide so that they make good partners.
Teaching children the dos and donts should start from birth. Inculcate the word of God in them so that when they grow, will not depart from it.
From the Scripture, some women influenced their families positively. Virgin Mary influenced the world, she never destroyed herself hence she gave birth to Jesus Christ.
Elizabeth, despite her age, God blessed her as she waited patiently.
A wise should curb favouritism in the family and love children equally. Whether a child is your biological child or not, it is necessary to show love equally. Reprimanding the children should be the function of both man and wife.

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The Desire Of Every Woman In Marriage

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Marriage is beautiful when there is love. Before and after marriage, couples show love to themselves. But you discover that after some years, that same love turn to be something else. A lot of people start going through emotional trauma in the hands of their loved spouses.
There are many things the woman desires to keep the love on as far as marriage is concerned.
Women are blesssed with feminine abilities that can be used for good in husbands lives. With your abilities, you can create a marriage that will last till couples get old.
A woman needs
man that is honest,  trustworthy,  nice,  loving and financially stable.
There are no two ways about finance in marriage. No matter the level of love, if there is no reasonable finance,  it is always difficult to manage the home.
Referring to the Biblical belief in Genesis 3: “Your desire  shall be unto you…….. “
What this means is that whatever the woman desires in life shall be provided as far as she performs her role in her home. There are many things  the woman expects her husband to take care of.
A woman wants a husband that is not lazy,  at least helping to do one or two things when he is at home.
A man that is educated and intelligent so that they will transfer such traits to their children.
Knowing that there are traits that her husband has,  traits of taking care of people,  giving freely to people and caring for her family. She expects him to exhibit them.
A woman wants to love a husband that has family interest at heart. A man that spends time with his family,  remembering his family even as he is away from home.
No matter where he finds himself, he is not destracted by external influence. He returns home to his loved ones.
A woman should not antagonise her husband because of one error or the other. No matter the level of offence he may have committed, you still show some love.
According to the Scripture, it is with wisdom that a woman builds her home. As far as he rreturns home, you accept him as your own.
It is not as if the woman will not monitor her husband, but to certain limit.  Don’t be a monitoring spirit.  Don’t allow anything to take your joy.
Don’t loose trust in your husband. The idea of checking your husband’s phone should be discouraged. The more you check your husband and his phone, the more you loose your joy.
You can show some form of jealousy, but to an extent. Cooperation, respect and being honoured from time to time is what the woman desires.
The home should not be a battle ground for a woman and man.  A woman should be able to ask herself if the check on her husband will pay her any good.
Draw a line to a point where you checkmate your husband’s activities.
A woman wants a man that will love her and telling her you love her will be all she desires.

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The Desire Of Every Woman In Marriage

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A woman needs a man that is honest,  trustworthy,  nice,  loving and financially stable.
There are no two ways about finance in marriage. No matter the level of love, If there is no money,  it is always difficult.


Referring to the Biblical belief in Genesis 3:Your desire  shall be unto you……..
That is one aspect  the woman expects her husband to take care of.
A woman wants a husband that is not lazy,  at least helping to do one or two things.   A man that is educated and intelligent.
She knows that there is a trait that her husband has.  Traits of taking care of people,  giving freely to people and caring for her family.
A woman wants to love a husband that has family interest at heart. A man that spends time with his family,  remembering his family even as he is away from home.
A woman should not antagonise her husband because of one error or the other. No matter the level of offence he may have committed, you still show some love.


According to the Scripture, it is with wisdom that the women builds her home.
It is not as if the woman will not monitor her husband, but to certain limit.  Don’t be a monitoring spirit.  Don’t allow anything to take your joy.
Don’t loose trust in your husband.
The idea of checking your husband’s phone should be discouraged. The more you check your husband and his phone, the more you loose your joy.


The home should not be a battle ground for a woman and man.  A woman should be able to ask herself if the check on her husband will pay her any good.
Draw a line to a point where you checkmate your husband’s activities.
A woman wants a man that will love her and telling her you love her will be all she desires.

Eunice Choko-Kayode

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