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Enugu State Indigene Receives International Recognition from U.S. Leadership Institute

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Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo in a pose after being honored internationally by CILMMD, U.S. Dr. Chidiogo Okonkwo, an indigene of Enugu State, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) by the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Management of Maryland (CILMMD), USA, in recognition of her exemplary dedication to leadership, service, and community development. According to Okonkwo, the recognition is “not just about a title; it represents years of dedication, passion, service, and the grace of God that has brought me this far.” She expressed heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of CILMMD and thanked her family, mentors, friends, and supporters who have encouraged and believed in her throughout her journey. She has also received congratulatory messages from well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond, marking the achievement as a celebrated milestone. “This moment fills my heart with deep gratitude and joy,” Okonkwo added, emphasizing her renewed commitment to continue making meani...
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FG, NPC Partner to Integrate Birth Registration into School Enrollment

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Honourable Minister of Education Maruf Olatunji Alausa and NPC Executive Chairman Umar Bala Gwandu at the partnership signing for integrating birth registration into school enrollment. The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a strategic partnership with the National Population Commission (NPC) to integrate birth registration and demographic data into Nigeria’s school enrollment and education planning systems. The ministry disclosed this in a statement highlighting efforts to strengthen data-driven planning in the education sector. According to the statement, the initiative is expected to support better decision-making in areas such as school siting, teacher deployment, enrollment projections, and the equitable distribution of education resources across the country. The Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, emphasized the importance of credible population data in shaping effective education policies. “Credible population data is essential for rational school siting, bala...
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Custos Care Foundation Strengthens Women’s Healthcare Access in Enugu

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Custos Care Foundation outreach provides free medical services to women and girls in Enugu The Custos Care Foundation (CCF), founded by Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Iheoma Mbah, First Lady of Enugu State, provided free medical services to hundreds of women and girls at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu. The outreach, which formed part of the International Women’s Day activities in the state, reinforced the foundation’s ongoing mission to improve women’s health and well-being. Under the foundation’s Expanded Mama Care Initiative (EMCI), participants received comprehensive health services including blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, HIV, and hepatitis B screenings. Doctors and nurses provided consultations, while optometrists conducted eye exams and distributed around 230 eyeglasses. Medications were also dispensed free of charge. Speaking at the event, the CCF Managing Director, Mrs. Blessing Egodi Igwe, acknowledged that women often put the needs of their families and communities ...
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Enugu Government, Rotary International Launch 15-Day Free Medical Outreach at SUMAS Teaching Hospital

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…as VC hails Gov. Mbah over massive funding, institutional transformation The Enugu State Government, in partnership with Rotary International, has flagged off a 15-day free medical outreach, including complex surgical procedures, at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) Teaching Hospital, Igbo-Eno. The medical mission, organised under the Rotary India–Nigeria Medical Mission, was officially declared open at a joint press conference by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, and the Rotary International Team Leader, Dr. Santhosh Sreedhar. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of SUMAS, Prof. James Ogbonna, commended Governor Peter Mbah for what he described as the administration’s massive investment and sustained commitment to transforming the university into a competitive, world-class medical institution. The flag-off ceremony coincided with the 4th SUMAS Matriculation Ceremony, where Governor Peter Mbah, represented by the Commissioner ...
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HOME GROWN FOOD FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTHY LIVING —SNO

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Mothers have been encouraged to give their children home grown foods and vegetables to help them grow healthy and reduce malnutrition and mortality rate amongst children. The State Nutrition Officer (SNO) Mrs. Loveth Onwuzuluike from State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), made the statement during a UNICEF supported outreach to the Iva Pottery Health Center, at Iva Valley Enugu by the Social Mobilization and Technical Committee (SOMTEC) members. Mrs. Onwuzuluike who found out two malnourished babies while checking the children at the health center with Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Tape, frowned at the condition and advised mothers to always make vegetable gardens in their environment as well as grow local foods and fruits that will add nutritional value to the lives of their children, save cost of living and enjoy healthy leaders tomorrow. The State Nutrition Officer enjoined them to practice Exclusive Breastfeeding ...
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