Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria

Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria

The move to start CWO as an out station of Christ the King Catholic Church (CKC) Ilasamaja started in 1987 by Mrs Nwufoh as she emerged the president after an election was conducted. She resolutely commenced massive moblization of more members and further strengthened the structures of the organization. In 1989 Mrs Zainab A . Esengbado succeeded Mrs Nwufoh as the president. One of the signal achievement of this administration was the formal inauguration of St Peter’s CWO by Lagos Archdiocesean council led by its president , Lady C K Akiniyi on the 10th April 1994 at a full general meeting held at St Peter’s premises with all the LACCWO executives in attendance. Thereafter, members of St Peter’s CWO commenced full attendances of meetings, seminars/workshops organized by Lagos Archdiocesean council of Catholic women organization (laccow).welfare activities to take care of the needy members were also undertaken. On the 7th August 1994 Cwo in St Peter was Inaugurated while Mrs R.C Anyaorah took over the mantle of leadership and one of the landmark achievements of her administration was the publication of Cwo almanac with over 50 active members.The almanac was launched in 1997 and was well received.
MOTTO:love,light,unity and peace.

MISSION STATEMENT:To unite all Cwo members in our parish in purpose, direction and action in religious , educational,social,cultural and economic fields. To unite and direct them for purpose of love,light,unity and peace amongst them and all people.To give priority to the Catholic formation of all members of the organization through an emphasis on unity,deeper understanding and participation in the live of the church, leading to living the life of a Christian of today’s world. Sharing similar or compliment aims and objectives in Nigeria without compromising
Catholic morals and values.

Executives:
Tenure: 2021 – 2025
Mrs Scholastica Chima Ogwuru 09027529944 president.
Mrs Nkechi Nwankwo 08038053423.Secretary

Schedule of activities:
Meetings : 4th Sunday of every month.
Prayer & fasting: Every 2nd Wednesday of every month to end on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Grotto stand.

Exco meetings : every 3rd Saturday of every month except on emergency.