The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has visited a girl child allegedly abused by her mother and currently receiving medical treatment at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka.
During the visit, the Commissioner received updates on the child’s condition and the medical care being provided by the hospital.
She was informed that the Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Mrs. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, had personally paid the child’s hospital bills and continued to provide food for her since her admission.
Mrs. Onyekesi commended Dr. Umeakuewulu for her compassion, generosity and commitment to the child’s welfare, describing her intervention as a demonstration of humanity and responsible leadership.
The Commissioner assured that the Ministry would collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure the child receives the necessary medical care, protection and support, while appropriate steps are taken to address the case in accordance with the law.
She 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.
Mrs. Onyekesi further appreciated the management and staff of COOUTH for their dedication to the child’s treatment and welfare.
She 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 address abuse across Anambra State.
