FIRST LADIES PROJECT INTRODUCTION It has become the tradition for the wives of the Heads of State and those of state governors in Nigeria to be called First Ladies , and for these women to own pet projects through which they complement their spouses’ efforts of managing the affairs of the state.In the current dispensation, such pet projects are as varied as they are different from each other, but all are targeted at making life better for the masses by providing succour mostly to the underprivileged and indigent people in their states. However, a good look at these special intervention projects across the states by keen observers has shown that some are impacting more on the populace than others.
The reason for this is attributed to the genuineness of purpose , creativity and innovativeness behind these pet projects, the approach to their execution and dedication to the projects’ objectives.These pet projects and the First Ladies who are the brains behind the brilliant ideas are the ones The Guardian is featuring in this special report titled Most Supportive and Purpose-Driven First Ladies of States in Nigeria . PASTOR PATIENCE UMO ENO : Development-Focused Altruist, Committed to Impacting Lives Through the GIFA Project She is a resourceful altruist who believes that the purpose of life is to positively impact humanity.
It is not surprising that her name has been on the lips of many people who admire her for giving meaning to public service, through her life-changing enga.
