The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has visited a girl child allegedly abused by her mother, who is currently receiving medical treatment at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka.
The visit highlights the Anambra State Government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children, safeguarding their rights, and ensuring access to necessary medical care and support.
During the visit, Onyekesi received updates on the child’s health condition and the medical attention being provided by the hospital.
She was informed that the Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, had personally paid the child’s hospital bills and continued to provide food for her since her admission.
The commissioner commended Umeakuewulu for her compassion, generosity, and commitment to the child’s welfare, describing her intervention as a commendable demonstration of humanity and responsible leadership.
Onyekesi assured that the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare would collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure the child receives the necessary medical care, protection, and support.
She added that appropriate steps would be taken to address the case in accordance with the law.
The commissioner also urged members of the public to report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, and other forms of violence against children to the ministry or the nearest security agency.
She further appreciated the management and staff of COOUTH for their dedication to the child’s treatment and welfare.
Onyekesi reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment, under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to protecting children, upholding the rights of vulnerable persons, and strengthening measures to prevent and respond to abuse across Anambra State.
By Enitan Mudashiru | MUK TV News
