[3] That month, she applauded an initiative by Shell Nigeria to launch a microcredit program in which members of the Ijaw Mothers Union would get loans to run businesses.

[6] In July 2010, Izunwa said her ministry was partnering with Judith Amaechi's Empowerment Support Initiative to provide training in technical skills for youth in the state in the expectation that the program would help improve the economy and reduce poverty.

[7] In December 2009, Izunwa urged Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Suleman Abba, to initiate a zero tolerance policy for violence against women and to stop the practice of granting bail to rape suspects.

[2] In March 2010, Izunwa expressed worry over the increasing rate of maternal mortality, which she ascribed to ignorance, poverty and diseases, and called on health care practitioners to assist in ensuring that women knew where and when to get help.

[11] George-Izunwa is a member of the NBA, FIDA, ICMC, and a fellow of the Mentoring and Career Development Institute of Nigeria (MCDI).

George-Izunwa has written several books, including Stretch (Vol 1 & 2), Overcoming Self-doubt and Don't Die in Your Nest.