WRITTEN BY NGOZI MBACHI

For an exemplary and humble woman, Rotarian Joy Ngozi Mbachi, PHF, (JP) can easily pass as just an ordinary person. But behind the mask is a dynamic, highly cerebral and purpose-driven lady. Joy has maintained a rare personality that reveals a virtuous and articulate woman who believes that there is no limit to what one can achieve in life.

Born on October 28, 1968 into the family of Retired Corporal Christopher Israel and Regina Osita Okigbo of Umuagwu Eziokwe Amurri, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Joy, as the first child of her parents in a family of eight children, attended Zik’s Avenue Primary School, Enugu and Ogidi Girls’ Secondary School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science as well as a Post Graduate Diploma and Master’s Degree in Public Administration; all from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

A Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Joy Mbachi has served in many committees and is currently the President-General, Aboatulu Kindred Women Meeting, Avomimi village, Enugwu-ukwu, Women Wing, Home and Abroad. As an experienced journalist extraordinaire, Joy is the Auditor of Correspondents’ Chapel of NUJ.

Joyful, as she is fondly called, became a member of the Rotary Club of Awka Metropolis in 2013. Since then, she has grown and held various positions among which are; Club’s Image maker and Treasurer. She has attended several District Conferences and Rotary International Conventions in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017 and Toronto, Canada in 2018. Joy is a Principal Correspondent in the News Agency of Nigeria.

When she was transferred from News Agency of Nigeria, Lagos office to Awka, Joy Mbachi fully identified with the communion activities at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Enugwu-Ukwu, her native church as well as Church of Pentecost, Awka where she resides. A devout Christian, Joyful enrolled in all women guide activities. She Started from Archbishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral, Ikeja where she was wedded.

Joyful Mbachi is a very active member of the Enugwu-ukwu Community Development Union too, where she has served in various capacities, notably as the Secretary-General of the Union, Women Wing Lagos; Secretary-General of Avomimi Community Development Union, Women Wing Lagos branch, and in various committees of the town union. She was a member of the organizing committee of “Enugwu-ukwu Unity Day”.

Joyful has travelled to many nations of the world. In fact, Joy Ngozi Mbachi lives and acts her name. She is a true joy to be with. Joy has received various awards from EDCU, Lagos branch for Excellent Service to the community. She equally received Humanitarian Service Award in 2019 from Rotaract Clubs in Anambra Zone in recognition of her selfless services to the youths.

Again, she was, in March 2019, given Award of Excellent Service to Humanity by the Nigeria Association of Social Workers, South- East. Ngozi Joy Mbachi is happily married to Mr. Chiadikaobi Josiah Mbachi (JP) and the marriage is blessed with two lovely Children – Prince Daluchukwu Chibuikem and Princess Mmeso-Omachukwu Chisom.

As the eighth and first female President of Rotary Club of Awka Metropolis, who was installed on October 27, 2018 to man the gravel of the club for one year, it is a thing of joy to say that it has been fun all the way. As the Inspiration Team winds up by June 30, 2019, I sincerely say that I am happy and fulfilled serving Rotary International.

My focus in supporting education, growing local economies, fighting diseases, promoting peace, saving mothers and children and providing clean water has really been a great guide to me in my year of service. I am very grateful to Rotary for offering me this opportunity to serve.

As I end my year with an International Award Night at Trig Point Hotel and Suites, Nibo today, I welcome all good men to join us celebrate Rotary in a unique way and make the world know that Rotary is the way. There will also be Thanksgiving Service at Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Catholic Church, Awka by 9.30am on Sunday, May 26, 2019 and in-house handover the next day, May 27 at Melco Hotel, Ifite, Awka.

I thank Rotarians in District 9142, who assisted me to achieve my goals, my colleagues in the pen world, my amiable ladies of great Aboatulu Kindred of Abomimi, Enugwu-Ukwu and my family for their support.

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