REPORTER: CHIKA KENNETH -ESONWUNE
Constant self-assessment, exemplary lifestyle, and selflessness have been identified as key hallmarks of true motherhood.
A teacher, Mrs. Chizoba Nwosu, stated this in a message to women of St. Silas Anglican Church, Amucha Ebeise in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, during their 2026 Mothers’ Day celebration.
She emphasized that Mothers’ Day provides an opportunity for women to reflect on their roles as home builders and co-contributors to the smooth functioning of society.
Mrs. Nwosu encouraged mothers to run their homes selflessly and with the fear of God in order to avoid raising miscreants in society.
In her contribution, the wife of the Curate, Mrs. Ogechi Okoro, acknowledged that present economic realities have made home management more difficult. She, however, encouraged mothers to respect their spouses and contribute to family upkeep in order to attract respect from their husbands.
Addressing young mothers, an experienced mother, Mrs. Onyinyechi Ejimmadu, described as short-sighted those women who treat their mothers-in-law unfairly. She reminded them that the Bible warns that whatever a person sows, that he or she will reap.
In a message, the Secretary of the Mothers’ Union, Lady Ijeoma Adolalom, expressed disappointment at women who encourage their children to engage in immoral and illegal acts in order to get rich quickly.
Lady Adolalom advised such women to retrace their steps to avoid future regrets.
Earlier in a sermon, the Vicar of St. Silas Anglican Church Amucha Ebeise, Archdeacon Oliver Nwosu, congratulated women for their support in the church and their various homes, noting that no meaningful development can take place anywhere without the support of women.
Highlights of the Mothers’ Day celebration included drama presentations and special prayer sessions for waiting mothers.
