The Women and Modesty Global
Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, was founded by Ambassador
Emelda Osuji, popularly known as “Madam
Modesty” is finally set to be unveiled.
The unveiling of the NGO and
inauguration of the Board of Trustees comes up on November 3, 2013 at Bispoke,
Lekki, Lagos. The programme is designed to reveal the initiative to
stakeholders, prospective individual and corporate sponsors.
Its sole purpose is to create awareness to
the society at large and it is going to be a gathering of the crème d’la crème
as dignitaries all over the world is expected to grace the event.
The NGO would be declared open by
her Excellency, Abimbola Fashola, wife of the Lagos State Governor.
Women and Modesty Global Initiative
was borne out of the need to conserve female folks and preserve the most
cherished African Culture. The NGO advocates decent and enviable lifestyle
among African women. It focuses on the celebration of the virtuous woman and
emphasises on dress- sense, conduct, carriage, civility, decorum, courtesy and
the role of motherhood in the life of an African child.
By extension, the NGO caters for
the wellbeing of an African woman/child by fighting against domestic violence,
female mutilation and other vices that could impede the happiness of the
African woman. Women constitute the building blocks for family values and
catalyst for the progress of any society, thus, their rights should not be
abused.
Madam Modesty |
Towards carrying out the above
objective, other programs have been designed which will follow shortly after
the unveiling. These are:
·
Courtesy
visit to all Governor’s wives- This campaign is a
collective effort by everyone to make the country a better place, thus, it is
only natural that women in authority should join to promote this noble cause.
It is a social demand on all Governors’ wives to participate in this project
and promote decent lifestyle among women in their respective regions.
·
Celebration
of Womanhood:
This is an event packaged to celebrate women of decent lifestyles. The
program will portray various drama and musical representations on the theme “Modesty
and Decency in the African Woman”. Also, awards will be given out to some
deserving individuals /role models of decent dressing in Nigeria.
·
Miss
Modesty Pageant- The pageantry is designed to
showcase the pride of the African woman by revealing how the African woman can
look beautiful in pageants without protruding her private areas. The pageant
will feature beautiful models in modestly designed African prints and attires.
Hitherto, the NGO has contributed immeasurably to the society with
its charity works. Some orphanage homes have been visited and food items given
out, likewise the Old people’s homes. Also, schools have been visited and gifts
such as writing materials and sanitary pads were given out. There have also
been numerous counselling on sex education and parental guidance.
Emelda Osuji is a public servant, society woman and philanthropist. She hails from Anambra State and
happily married to Mr Charles Osuji.
This reputable non-profit making organisation is proudly endorsed by
the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Cooperate Affairs Commission,
CAC.
The
Board of Trustees to be inaugurated are Sir
Mike M. Okiro, Former Inspector General
of Police (Rtd), Chief Tunji
Braitwaite (Ph. D), Mrs.Modupe Jimoh Ibrahim (Vice Chairman, Global Fleet), Chief
Mrs. Edith Mike Ejezie(MD/CEO Gosord
Oil & Gas Ltd.), Mrs.Abiodun
Olujimi(Former Deputy Governor Ekiti
State), Chief (Dr.) Isaac Olusola
Dada, Councillor Anna Mbachu(Groove
Green WardLondon) Ifesinachi
Ugwuonye (Leading Consultant of Citi
Bank, USA), Mrs.Monilola Ogunsanya
(Chartered Accountant / Fashion
Designer).
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