Wike, wife felicitate with mothers worldwide

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the contributions of mothers to the development of the state.

In a message to mark this year’s Mothers Day, on Sunday, Governor Wike noted that mothers in the state had always lived up to their responsibilities.

He felicitated with mothers in the state on the occasion of Mothers Day, assuring them that his administration would continue to implement programmes that would enhance the capacity of women to contribute their quota to the development of the state.

He also felicitated with mothers across the world, saying that they were priceless, adding that mothers occupied a special place in the state, as they were major stakeholders in the Rivers project.

While praying God to bless mothers and grant them good health to continue with their services to humanity, Governor Wike assured them of his love and respect at all times.

Also, the governor’s wife, Justice Suzzette Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, in a special message, stated that being a mother was one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.

Justice Wike said that the society would have been significantly smaller, colder, and ill-mannered without the contributions of mothers, adding, “Without doubt, being a mother is one of the most rewarding jobs there is in this world. It is safe to say, that our society would be significantly smaller, colder and more ill-mannered without mothers in it. Indeed, no society can exist or continue without mothers, the conduit through which procreation and nurturing is achieved.

“Our mothers teach us how to nurture, to love, and to respect people. They are mostly the ones, that inculcate the right moral values and ethics in children. Moreso, through her guidance, we as individuals learn how to be sensitive, empathetic, and sympathetic to those around us,” she stated.

According to her, Mother’s Day was a celebration of the bond of love and affection between a mother and her child, noting that it was a day when the society recognised the significant roles of mothers.

“Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is a celebration of the bond of love and affection between a mother and her child. It is an occasion where the child and society remembers and acknowledges the essence of motherhood and the effort that goes into giving birth to a new life, rearing and nurturing them to adulthood,” she said.

While suggesting the daily celebration of Mother’s Day because of the inestimable value of motherhood, Justice Nyesom-Wike noted: “I also urge our mothers not to relent in carrying out their unique, indispensable, and God-given roles to their children, families and communities, for the greater glory of our dear Rivers State.”

She decried domestic violence against women and the girl-child who she described as future mothers, saying, “I appeal to our fathers, husbands, brothers, children, other relatives, and friends to be committed in the campaign against harmful traditional practices, violence, abuse, discrimination and marginalization of our women, be it at home, the workplace, schools and communities.”

The Wife of the Rivers State Governor emphasised: “Though showered gifts, rendered songs and praises are surely enjoyed by women who are mothers or mother figures as regarded by many today, but they would be even happier to be loved, cared for, and respected by us all for their selfless efforts to us and the society at large.”