Obioma imoke biography of alberta

James E. Archibong PhD.

Dedication
Dedicated to the women of Cross River State

Preface
On 26 January 2009, less than two years in office as First Lady, Mrs Obioma Liyel Imoke was awarded the Central Bank of Nigeria Best First Lady Award for Women Empowerment.

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She was the first recipient of the award since it was instituted. It was apparent from that award that her tenure would be momentous, eventful and awash with activities, programmes, achievements and honours.  In her eight years in office as First Lady of Cross River State (29 May 2007 – 28 May 2015, Mrs Obioma Imoke had accomplished so much in the area of women empowerment, child rights protection and assistance to the poor, surpassing those of her contemporaries.

In fact, she touched many lives, and there was no dull moment.

She committed a lot of resources, time and energy towards the advancement of women, championing their cause, uplifting their status and confronting harmful customary practices and stereotypes