“The moment the slave resolves that he would no longer be a slave, his fetters fall, he frees himself and shows the way to others. Freedom and slavery are mental states.”
These words, often used to describe the power of self-liberation, resonate deeply with the vision of Dr. (Mrs.) Mary M.A. Okuoimose,*BREAKING THE CHAINS: DR. MARY M.A. OKUOIMOSE’S CALL FOR WOMEN’S LIBERATION*
“The moment the slave resolves that he would no longer be a slave, his fetters fall, he frees himself and shows the way to others. Freedom and slavery are mental states.”
These words, often used to describe the power of self-liberation, resonate deeply with the vision of Dr. (Mrs.) Mary M.A. Okuoimose, the National Coordinator of Women, Our Voice, Our Vote (WOVOV). She has taken it as a life mission to remind women that their worth, dignity, and potential are not confined to the walls of the kitchen or the bedroom but extend into leadership, governance, and nation-building.
For generations, societal conditioning has pushed women into believing that their place should remain at the background—serving, supporting, but never leading. Dr. Okuoimose challenges this belief head-on. She understands that the greatest chains are not the visible ones but those tied around the mind. As long as women see themselves only as “supporters” and not “decision-makers,” progress remains elusive.
Through WOVOV, she galvanizes women across Nigeria to break free from these invisible shackles. She emphasizes that women must first resolve within themselves that they are capable, intelligent, and worthy of political participation. Once that mental liberation takes place, nothing can hold them back.
*HER MESSAGE IS CLEAR:*
Freedom begins in the mind.
Women must embrace their right to have a voice in decisions that affect their families, communities, and the nation.
The kitchen and bedroom may be part of a woman’s role, but they should never be her prison.
By organizing dialogues, sensitization programs, and grassroots campaigns, Dr. Okuoimose inspires women to see themselves as leaders and influencers of change. Her leadership at WOVOV has not only awakened political consciousness in women but has also created pathways for them to occupy rightful positions in governance.
In her words and actions, Dr. Okuoimose reflects the truth that once women resolve to no longer be “slaves” to stereotypes, their fetters fall—and they not only free themselves but also illuminate the path for generations to come.
WOVOV’s vision is simple yet powerful: To ensure that women’s voices are heard, their votes count, and their presence in decision-making becomes the new normal.
Dr. Mary M.A. Okuoimose is proving that freedom and slavery truly are mental states—and the time for women’s liberation is now.
I.K OGIUGO the National Coordinator of Women, Our Voice, Our Vote (WOVOV). She has taken it as a life mission to remind women that their worth, dignity, and potential are not confined to the walls of the kitchen or the bedroom but extend into leadership, governance, and nation-building.
For generations, societal conditioning has pushed women into believing that their place should remain at the background—serving, supporting, but never leading. Dr. Okuoimose challenges this belief head-on. She understands that the greatest chains are not the visible ones but those tied around the mind. As long as women see themselves only as “supporters” and not “decision-makers,” progress remains elusive.
Through WOVOV, she galvanizes women across Nigeria to break free from these invisible shackles. She emphasizes that women must first resolve within themselves that they are capable, intelligent, and worthy of political participation. Once that mental liberation takes place, nothing can hold them back.
*HER MESSAGE IS CLEAR:*
Freedom begins in the mind.
Women must embrace their right to have a voice in decisions that affect their families, communities, and the nation.
The kitchen and bedroom may be part of a woman’s role, but they should never be her prison.
By organizing dialogues, sensitization programs, and grassroots campaigns, Dr. Okuoimose inspires women to see themselves as leaders and influencers of change. Her leadership at WOVOV has not only awakened political consciousness in women but has also created pathways for them to occupy rightful positions in governance.
In her words and actions, Dr. Okuoimose reflects the truth that once women resolve to no longer be “slaves” to stereotypes, their fetters fall—and they not only free themselves but also illuminate the path for generations to come.
WOVOV’s vision is simple yet powerful: To ensure that women’s voices are heard, their votes count, and their presence in decision-making becomes the new normal.
Dr. Mary M.A. Okuoimose is proving that freedom and slavery truly are mental states—and the time for women’s liberation is now.
I.K OGIUGO
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