The Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has said
that the health of Anambra State children is his priority; hence his
administration is committing resources to ensure that they grow up healthy.
The governor who was represented by his wife, Chief
(Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano stated this Friday while flagging-off the National
Immunization Plus Days (NIPDS) for children from age 0-5 years at Oraukwu
primary Healthcare centre, Idemmili North Local Government Area.
“I take anything concerning the health and life of
children and Ndi Anambra seriously. This is why I am present at virtually every
Immunization Day. I thank the nursing mothers who turned out for this flag-off;
this is a testimonial to your commitment and care for children since you help
in reducing or total eradication of infant mortality. I expect the Commissioner
for Health and his team to mobilize women across our Communities to ensure
that their babies are immunized.”
He highlighted the programmes of Caring Family Enhancement
Initiative (CAFÉ) in the health sector including advocacy and outreach to rural
women to improve their understanding of basic health issues and the need to
stay safe by attending regular antennal to reduce maternal mortality.
Obiano also informed the people about the ongoing Continuous
Voter Registration exercise, and called on all who do not have voters card to
come out and be registered. He advised against double registration while urging
stakeholders to be alert to ensure that impostors do not hijack the mandate of
the people.
The Commissioner told the nursing mothers and the guests
that immunization is administered free of charge and advised mothers are to
ensure the safety of their children. He explained that the health sector in the
state is underdoing reforms with the rehabilitation of 63 healthcare clinics
out of many healthcare clinics scattered across the state.
Earlier a member of the National Primary Healthcare
Development Agency (NPHCDA) Management Support Team, Sule Ahmed, said that they
came see how we can support the state make the immunization programme a success
in Anambra State.
In a brief remark, Barrister Asher Nnabuife thanked the
governor for choosing Idemili North LGA for the National Immunization Plus
Days flag-off. He assured that families and mothers in the local Government
will be monitored for compliance.
Also in a vote of thanks, Secretary to State Government, Professor
Solo Chukwulobelu, a native of Oraukwu, said that the town is privileged to
have been selected for the flag-off of the immunization Plus and called on the
community to support the governor whom he noted has impacted them positively
through various projects.
The highpoint of the Flag-off programme was the immunization
of the babies.
By Emeka Ozumba
