BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS. (PHOTOS).
BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS Benue State has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection and social welfare services with the graduation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) trained to serve vulnerable children and families at the grassroots. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked the successful completion of a programme jointly supported by the Benue State Government, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development (BICD). Speaking at the event themed “Building Community Resilience Through Professional Auxiliary Social Work,” the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Apochi-Ikwue, described the initiative as a strategic response to gaps in child protection services across the state. She said the newly trained ASWs would...
Following the unfortunate fire outbreak at DMGS ROUND-ABOUT that destroyed houses,cars,properties,offices,shops,keke and other valuables on wednesday {night} 15th February,2017.The Government of Anambra State took bold and diligent steps to ensure full compliance to the Governor's order which is the closure of all petrol stations situated within residential areas.The seal-off exercise began on Tuesday,21st February 2017,and affected Petrol Service Stations located around some residential areas of Anambra State,as part of Government's attempt to safeguard the lives and properties of Ndi Anambra.More photos below.

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