Newstalk On: The Proposed Imo Governor's Visit to Oru East LGA Over The Forthcoming Immunization Programme

GOVERNOR OKOROROCHA’S PROPOSED VISIT TO ORU EAST LGA FOR THE STATE FLAG-OFF OF THE FORTHCOMING IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMME, TOMORROW WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2014

Immunization is the process by which one’s immune system becomes fortified against a certain disease. In the same vein, an immune system is a system of biological structures and processes of the body that provide resistance to infections and toxins. Suffice to say; immunization could be meant for adults or children based on the nature of the disease involved.

Tomorrow being Wednesday 11th June 2014, all roads would lead to Oru East Local Government Area as the amiable and indefatigable governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha is prepared and ready to visit the council for the flagging off of the immunization programmes that would benefit the whole of Imo State.

It is no longer news that the governor was in Oru East barely two months ago. On this note, it is a thing of joy to the good people of Oru East that the governor would be visiting the area for the second time in less than three months of his previous visit.

The most astonishing aspect of the governor’s proposed gesture is that, he chose Oru East among all the twenty-seven Local Government Areas in Imo State as the centre for the awaited epoch-making event. This singular fact has proven beyond any reasonable doubt, that, Governor Okorocha’s love for the people of Oru East cannot be overemphasized.

The forthcoming Imo State 5-day Immunization Programme, which is tagged as the “1st round 2014 Maternal, New born and Child Health Week (MNCHW)”, will commence on Thursday June 12 and end on Monday June 16, 2014. The programme is meant to unfold many health cases, which include:

1. Immunization of both mother and child.

2. Vitamin-A administration.

3. De-worming of children less than 5 years.

4. MUAC Screening cum Nutrition counselling and referral of malnourished children.

5. Provision to mothers cum women of child-bearing age ANC Services, iron folate supplementation, tetanus toxoid immunization family planning services, et cetera.

6. Health promotion on key household practices including infant and young child feeding, hygiene promotion and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

7. Health education in schools.

And the last but not the least; birth registration of children less than 5-years of age.

We are also using this avenue to plead with all the mothers in Imo State to ensure that they make both themselves and their respective affected children available for this worthwhile programme, so that, the state could boast of the anticipated disease-free society in near future. Let’s join hands to see that the Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s administration that is poised towards ensuring that most health challenges in the state become a thing of the past is duly actualized.

As the charming governor and his able entourage visit Oru East which is ably led by Hon. Barr. Obinna Amagwula tomorrow Wednesday June 11 – 2014, we solicit the presence of all well-meaning individuals in Imo State and in the diaspora such as the government functionaries, technocrats, public servants, senior citizens, nursing mothers, traditional rulers, Ndi Nze na Ozo, traders, artisans, commercial drivers/motorcyclists, the press, youth, the clergy, and most importantly the children; irrespective of political affiliations.

Let me seize this opportunity to state categorically that, the coming of His Excellency Chief Rochas Okorocha, OON, to Oru East LGA is not in any way related to politics or any political strive; rather, the proposed event is strictly set aside to mark another distinguished era that would bring severe measure intended to eradicate various health cases to our doorsteps. Needless to say; the anticipated fruit of the proposed health occasion would not just be historic, but as well best of its kinds.

In the same vein, I want to commend all the non-governmental bodies that have been of great help since the inception of this immunization programme in Nigeria, especially the World Health Organization (WHO) that has been operating tirelessly and continually through the aegis of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).

In a very special way, I want to appreciate those who have been working relentlessly and tirelessly to ensure that the governor’s visit becomes nothing but a success, including Dr. A.E. Ikeguoha, the Oru East Supervisory Councillor for Health - Hon. Oscar Nwamba, Mrs. Grace Okere, Mazi Igwe P.B., Mr. Ngozi Chikwendu, Mr. Ugo J.C., Mrs. Ijeoma Azubuike, Prince Jude Onwude, Engr. Nwata Chikeziem, Mrs Stella Odogwu, Evang. Esther Obong Egbuna, the Oru East Director of Administration and General Services – Mrs Ifunanya Ogbenta, and above all the Imo State Health Commissioner – Dr. Edward Ihejirika; not forgotten all the distinguished leaders of the council who played a very vital role in their respective capacities such as Chief Chime Nzeribe, Hon. Law Nwobodo, Hon. Donatus Ejifugha, Dr. Emma Ogbenta, Chief Bernard Nwananya, Mrs. Nma Nzeribe Michaels, the Transition Committee councillors, and of course most especially the ever competent and trustworthy Transition Committee Chairman – Hon. Barr. Obinna Augustus Amagwula.

Having noted that all hands are on deck for the sake of the governor’s proposed visit, it is obvious that the people of Oru East in its entirety cannot wait to receive the Senior Advocate of the Masses and the Commander of Free Education.

Governor anyi ji eme onu, Owelle ndi Imo, Ndi Oru East na asi gi, Nnoo!!







COMR. FRED NWAOZOR

Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to Oru-East TC-Chairman

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