Obioma imoke biography

          Obioma Liyel-Imoke.!

          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.

          She's a suave businesswoman and fashion icon, described by her admirers as one of Nigeria's quintessential style-makers.

        1. She's a suave businesswoman and fashion icon, described by her admirers as one of Nigeria's quintessential style-makers.
        2. Growing up then as a child in the 60s, Mrs. Obioma Liyel Imoke had begun so early in life to discover the art of charity, care and compassion.
        3. Obioma Liyel-Imoke.
        4. Entrepreneur, Gender Equality Advocate.
        5. A hardworking people oriented achiever with various interests and businesses.

          6. 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