Governor Hope Uzodimma has hailed mothers as the foundation of peace and progress in our homes and the society at large, saying they are everything.
He urged greater respect for women, insisting that good wives are difficult to come by.
Speaking on the occasion of the celebration of Mothering Sunday by the Catholic Church at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Ozuh Omuma, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Governor said, “If you want peace in your house, the mothers must be respected.”
Uzodimma however revealed that he built the St. Rose of Lima Parish Church in 2002 in memory of his late mother, Ezin a Nneoma Rose Uzodimma, whose values he said shaped him.
“Her kindness will continue to resonate,” he noted.
He congratulated Nigerian women and thanked residents for sustaining peace and stability in Imo State.
The Wife of the Imo State Governor, Barr (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma, who was honoured with the title of Queen Mother of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish Ozuh Omuma by the Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of the Church applauded mothers for their vital role in shaping families and strengthening faith during the Mother’s Day celebration in Imo State.
She described motherhood as a divine calling, noting that “mothers are God’s precious instruments, nurturing lives and shaping character across generations.”
Imo First lady urged mothers to remain steadfast in prayer and moral guidance, encouraging them to continue supporting their families and communities through love, faith, and dedication.
Rev. Fr. Dr. Augustine Agoawuike in his homily urged Christians to overcome fear and societal barriers, drawing inspiration from Jesus’ resurrection and the example of Mary, Mother of Jesus.
He noted that Christ “breaks through the barriers of fear and doubt and commissions us to be His witnesses of peace.”
He described Mothering Sunday as “a day of joy, sacrifice and gratitude,” calling on families to “appreciate mothers, wives and daughters.”
The cleric emphasised that mothers remain pillars of faith and society, urging believers to honour their sacrifices and strengthen unity within the Church.
The event featured cutting of Mother’s Day cake, and decoration of the wife of the Governor by the CWO of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Ozuh, Omuma with an award.
The Service was well attended by dignitaries from within and outside Imo State.
