Times are changing and we are more conscious that we have been ushered into a new era; one which has opened up a lot of opportunities and resources for the new generation. It has also revealed through recent events how their rights are being violated. However, the new generation of resourceful young people are not…
Every year on the 14th of November, the International Diabetes Foundation and the World Health Organization raises awareness of the increasing number of new and dying diabetic patients across the world by commemorating World Diabetes Day. This rise in the number of patients is largely influenced by a lack of physical activity and an increase…
At the Grand Finale of the #2021ImoWomenAugustMeeting, Nzukọ Ụmụ nwanyị ọma, my office pledged to begin an empowerment scheme for Imo indigenes across all 27 Local Government Areas within the State. It is with great pleasure that through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, that pledge has been fulfilled. Today, a total of one…
At the Grand Finale of the #2021ImoWomenAugustMeeting, Nzukọ Ụmụ nwanyị ọma, my office pledged to begin an empowerment scheme for Imo indigenes across all 27 Local Government Areas within the State. It is with great pleasure that through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, that pledge has been fulfilled. Today, a total of one…
Today, as we commemorate World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we have a larger opportunity to shine a light on modern-day slavery and this horrible infringement of human rights. This day reminds us to commit to helping our leaders eradicate all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking by the year 2030. Do…
Advocating is one of the most important things in my life and I will always be committed to it. Helping others is a remarkable feeling, but what is equally rewarding is finding people with a similar passion for serving. Which is why accepting the award for Humanitarian Service of the Year by the Arise Africa…
International Widows Day (#IWD) which was celebrated a few weeks ago with the theme, “Invisible Women, Invisible Problems” wasn’t celebrated in Imo State due to some unforeseen circumstances. We only had the chance to celebrate them yesterday. This year, we grouped Widows from three organizations; The Armed forces Widows Association, Society for Widows and Orphans,…
The importance of International Days lies in its ability to inform us about world problems and address them. Are you aware that in contrast to older adults, young people between the ages of 15-24 have been affected more severely by the COVID-19 crisis? Every year on the 15th of July we celebrate World Youth Skills…
A World Population Day was declared by the United Nations Development Programme as an event on July 11, 1989 to commemorate when we surpassed the five billion mark in the human population. The purpose of this declaration was to bring issues such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights to our…
Today is World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2021! #WHD is recognized every year on July 28th and the idea behind this day is to bring the world together for it to take time to reflect on how we are meeting the challenges we face today against viral hepatitis; which causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular cancer. This year’s…