‎Abia Intensifying Efforts to Eliminate Baby Factories ~ Mrs Otti

Abia State government says it is  intensifying efforts to eliminate baby factories and curb child trafficking and exploitation in the state.
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‎The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti who stated this, added that the State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, is working in synergy to achieve this.
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‎Mrs. Otti said this when she
‎visited some motherless babies’ homes and vulnerable institutions in the state, where she donated cash, food and other items to the homes.
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‎Southeastposts reports that 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).
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‎Mrs. Otti stated that the outreach was necessitated by the new year and her desire to ensure that vulnerable children and caregivers are not forgotten.
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‎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.
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‎Mrs Otti 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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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