Abia to eliminate baby factories, curb child trafficking – Mrs Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti has said Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, is intensifying efforts to eliminate baby factories and curb child trafficking and exploitation in the state.

Mrs. Otti made this known when she
visited some motherless babies’ homes and vulnerable institutions in the state, where she donated cash, food and other items to the homes.

The homes visited by the First Lady included the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Motherless Babies Home in Aba, the Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home, and the Victims of Need Social and Motherless Babies Home (VNSMBH).

Mrs. Otti said the outreach was inspired by the new year and her desire to ensure that vulnerable children and caregivers are not forgotten in this festive period.

The Abia First Lady reaffirmed her commitment to child welfare, recalling her declaration at the start of the administration that every Abia child is her child.

She assured that the state government will continue to support motherless babies’ homes and similar institutions with food supplies, essential materials, and financial assistance to ease the burden on caregivers.

While commending the caregivers for their dedication and selfless service, the Wife of the Governor restated the commitment of the Governor Alex Otti administration to the consistent support of vulnerable groups across the state.

The Director of Nursing Services at the SDA Motherless Babies Home, Mrs. Angela Ndubuisi; a Trustee of the Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home, Arc. Amechi; and the Director of VNSMBH, Mrs. Von Obiegbunam, expressed appreciation to the First Lady for her visit and donations.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. (Mrs.) Maureen Aghukwa, who represented the First Lady during a similar outreach to St. Vincent De Paul Home for the Mentally and Physically Challenged, Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy Compassion Home, and So Said Charity Home, gave assurances of continued support to the homes.