NONYE SOLUDO HIGHLIGHTS SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO).

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 Nonye Soludo highlights sports as a tool for youth character development Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described sports as a powerful tool for character formation and social inclusion among youths in the society. Soludo made the assertion, yesterday, in Awka while flagging off the 2nd edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Championship. The group stage of the championship will be concluded today, while the final will be decided on Saturday. She said the competition was aimed at promoting youth development, teamwork, and healthy competition through sports. She further explained that the tournament is part of efforts to positively engage young people, discover talents and encourage discipline and unity among youths in the state. “This competition will also serve as a platform for nurturing future volleyball stars. I encourage our youths to take the tournament seriously because sports remains a powerful tool for character building and social inclusion,” she...

ENUGU CRACKS DOWN ON SALE OF DEAD ANIMALS. (PHOTO).


 Enugu cracks down on sale of dead animals


The Enugu State Government has issued a strong warning to butchers and poultry farmers to stop selling animals and chickens that died from unknown causes.


A joint statement on Tuesday by the Commissioners for Health and Agriculture, Prof Ikechukwu Obi and Mr Patrick Ubru threatened sanctions against those engaging in the unhealthy practice.


The warning followed a tip-off from the public that animals that died from flu and other diseases were being sold in meat markets.


According to the statement, the government has activated its public health, veterinary, and disease surveillance departments to investigate the information.


Describing the practice as unacceptable, the commissioners warned that consuming dead animals can have serious health implications.


“State health officers are now inspecting livestock farms and abattoirs to prevent this practice, and offenders will face punishment.


“The government reiterates that the sale of animals that died of unknown causes outside the normal methods of preparation is a serious crime. There are grave health risks associated with consuming such meat as it can lead to zoonotic diseases which are easily transmitted from animals to humans”, the statement noted.


While calling on members of the public to remain vigilant and watch out for such practices, the government said the act could lead to epidemics of varying magnitude with severe health consequences.


The statement also urged the general public to report suspicion through the following ministries’ hotlines – 08037178703, 08066865511, 08037431577 or 08033375344.

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