By Nduka Ozor, MAYF
October 3, 2005

MGBALA AGWA, NIGERIA: The Mgbala Agwa community was thrown into mourning last week, the 26th of September following the death of Chief Mrs. Eunice Ukwu , Mrs.Ukwu wife of chief Charles C. Ukwu the traditional ruler of Mgbala Agwa Autonomous community died after a protracted sickness at the age of 68.

Mrs. Ukwu was an advocate of women Liberation and women empowerment was instrumental to the inclusion of women in decision making body of Mgbala Agwa. She has been described by many of her followers as a focused woman who goes extra miles in meeting the objectives of her project.

She was a dedicated Catholic, a Christian mother, and one time leader of Agwa Women’s Organisation. She worked tirelessly to see that Mgbala Agwa gained her autonomy from the Government of Imo state.

She is a mother too many, she offers succour to the less privileged, and was working with MAYF on Family Planning issues.

She will be missed by the Mgbala Agwa Youths Forum and the entire Mgbala Agwa Community. She is survived by her husband, Chief Charles C. Ukwu and her children.

May her soul rest in perfect peace.