As the world continues to evolve tremendously with creative and innovative solutions for our society, there’s a need to ensure every established solution is inclusive for everyone, especially for people living with disabilities. The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons With Disabilities “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fueling…
The untrue report spreading on social media about the demise of baby Miracle, whose father caused his hand amputation by repeatedly hitting him with a hanger, has been debunked. On November 1, 2022, the Imo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu @hon_nkechinyereugwu visited the Federal Medical Center Owerri and has confirmed…
On October 24, 2022, distressing images of a two-month old infant boy named Miracle, who had been brutally beaten by his father till his right hand became gravely injured went viral. Miraculously, the infant is still alive and undergoing care at the pediatric ward of Federal Medical Center, Owerri. On my behalf, the Head of…
Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, 2021. The International Day of the Girl Child has always been about expanding awareness of the rights of girl-children. These rights include education, medical care, legal protections, and protection from all forms of abuse or violence. However, as a result of the pandemic, a new…
As we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the increased attention that has been given to the issues that most matter to our girls and women. While we celebrate progress this year, we do that with the theme, “Our Time Is Now – Our Rights, Our Future.”…
Most of the world’s population has experienced a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Hence the need to inform, encourage, and raise awareness in order to reduce the stigma related to treating mental health. Today, the 10th of October, we show our solidarity by recognising the movement #WorldMentalHealthDay that supports our brothers and sisters…
In recent news, there has been an increase in teenage psychological issues, more people are expressing hopelessness and several suicidal cases are reported daily. To raise awareness of this crisis, World Health Organization (WHO) observes #WorldMentalHealthDay each year to encourage more people to offer support to others, help when asked, and have vulnerable discussions. Today, we commemorate…
On October 6, 2022, my team and I visited the General, Female, Male, and Maternity Wards at the Imo State Specialist Hospital in Umuguma, Owerri, as part of my activities in commemorating #Nigeriaat62 Independence Anniversary celebrations in Imo. We visited each of these wards and spoke to several patients about their well-being and circumstances. After a few…
A joint investigation between the National Agency for The Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze, Imo State has rescued six children from a trafficking network that specialized in the abduction and selling of children of Imo State Origin to an Auxiliary Nurse based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State…
In honour of the #WorldHumanitarianDay, collaborators from all units of the humanitarian network will promote the survival, wellbeing, and dignity of individuals around the globe affected by crises as well as the protection and security of assistance workers. The theme for this year, It Takes A Village”, employs digital art to highlight the connection between those…