Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Honourable Ify Obinabo has fulfilled the promise she made to Mrs Nneka Uzor, a widow ostracized from community with masquerade.
The reconciliation took place at the palace of the traditional ruler of Umunankwo, Igwe Fidelis Nsofor Onumonu, a town in Ọgbaru local government area of the State.
The meeting had in attendance the Honourable Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare Anambra State and her team from the ministry, heads of both Men and Women Groups of the community, Former President General of the community Mr Vincent, some members of the Igwe’s Cabinet, architect of the inhumane act Mr Lazarus Uzor, brother to the widow among other notable personalities.
The traditional ruler of Umunankwo, Igwe Nsofor Onumonu selected notable individuals from the community to go to the junction where the widow was ostracized and bring her back to the palace where the masquerades will accompany her to her village.
Hon Obinabo appreciated the traditional ruler for ensuring that there’s peace and unity in his community.
The widow Mrs Uzor was later brought to the palace after the necessary rites were performed to enable her participate fully in the affairs of the community and it was declared that on no account shall anyone be ostracized from the community.
Mrs Uzor used the opportunity to thank the Women Affairs boss for staying true to her words and giving her justice.
The culprits also apologized and pleaded for pardon.
Recall that the culprits were arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Magistrate court in Awka.
