
23/08/2025
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY OF OUR MOTHER, THE JECHIRA FIRST LADY, MRS MERCY IKPAGHER.
Ode to our Mother, the Jechira First Lady!
βA wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.
She gets up while it is still night;
she provides food for her family..
She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.
She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.
Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders.
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
βMany women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.β
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.β
Have a day of celebration filled with joy, love and happiness.
Many happy and graceful birthdays!
SIG Media Team
August 23, 2025.