Gov. Willie Obiano Flags off First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week in Nnewi

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Gov. Willie Obiano Flags off First Round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week in Nnewi (PHOTOS)

The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano flags off first round of maternal, newborn and child health week for children from 0-59 months, pregnant women and women of child bearing age at Umuenem Primary Health Care Center, Otolo Nnewi.

The event was graced by the Executive Governor himself, Chief Willie Obiano who thanked the dignitaries that were present at the event and prominent APGA faithfuls. He also thanked Dr. (Mrs.) Chioma N. Ezenyimulu, the Executive Secretary/CEO of Anambra State Primary Health care Development Agency for organizing this event.

The Governor in his words encouraged the people of the community to have their children immunized and given other supplement so as to enhance the healthy growth of the children.

He said, “Since 2014, over 2million children has been immunized and it’s still counting. Last year, Anambra State came first in the nation for wide coverage of immunization and it has something to do with the purchase we made of 21 spin boats and 6 water ambulances which made it possible for us to reach every nook and crannies within the riverine areas. For example, last 2 years, we were able to reach Orumbanasa which is almost the end of the earth in Anambra State”.

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Chief Willie Obiano reassured parents of continuity of such exercise and to help disseminate the news in the market places, churches and other places; that is the only way we can assure ourselves of the safety of our children’s health.
Rt. Hon. Chukwudi Orizu, Transition Chairman, Nnewi North L.G.A thanked the Governor for the flag off and his utmost concern for the health of Anambra Children.

Other dignitaries that were present for the event are HRH, Igwe KON Orizu (Igwe Nnewi), Former Governor of Anambra State, Her Excellency, Dame Virgy Etiaba, Chief Innocent Chukwuma (Ifediaso Nnewi), Chief Sir Louis Onwugbenu (Louis Carter), Rommy Ezeonwuka (Ogilisigbo) Rt. Hon. Chukwudi Orizu (TC, Nnewi North LG), Commissioner of Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala, Commissioner For Youth, Hon. Afam Mbanefo, Former Nigeria Ambassador to Burundi, Odi Nwosu, Special Adviser to Governor on Budget/Efficiency/AIRS, Hon. Melie Onyejepu and other dignitaries.

Children of Dubem International School also thrilled the audience with dance and songs.

Gov. Obiano Receives a Kid

Governor Obiano

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2nd Left, Dr. Chioma

Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka

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Commisioner Oof Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala

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