CHIZITEREM RECOVERS FULLY AS ANAMBRA GOVT REAFFIRMS CHILD PROTECTION COMMITMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Chiziterem Recovers Fully as Anambra Govt Reaffirms Child Protection Commitment ‎ ‎ ‎By Ginika Oguji ‎ ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, on July 18 supervised the discharge of young  Chiziterem who was allegedly abused in Awada Obosi, after weeks of treatment at the Comprehensive Medical Center Awkuzu. ‎ ‎Chiziterem received free medical care, surgery, psychological and physiotherapy support under the supervision of the Ministry of Health in partnership with the  Office of the First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo. ‎ ‎Speaking during the discharge, Dr Obidike said the boy had made full recovery and now stable to unite with his family. “Medically, he has done very well. The wounds have healed, his laboratory results are stable, and he has completed all required medical treatment," the Commissioner said.   ‎ ‎Dr. Obidike commended the medical team at Comprehensive Medical Center Awuzu, reaffirmed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to child...

INTERIOR MINISTER ORDERS INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED POOR FEEDING AT AFOKANG CUSTODIAN CENTRE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sunday, September 1, 2024

MINISTER OF INTERIOR ORDERS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED UNACCEPTABLE FEEDING CONDITIONS AT AFOKANG CUSTODIAL CENTRE

1. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has taken grave exception to a disturbing video report on Facebook alleging that inmates at Afokang Custodial Centre in Calabar are being subjected to inhumane treatment, including being served poorly cooked beans as breakfast.

2. The Minister views this incident as a serious breach of the standards of care and dignity to which inmates are entitled. 

3. He has directed a comprehensive and urgent investigation into this matter, and those responsible will be held accountable.

4. The Minister warns that any lapses in the quality of food, sanitation, and welfare of inmates will not be tolerated, adding that the service must ensure inmates are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

5. The Minister of Interior will not condone any form of mistreatment or neglect of individuals in custody. 

6. The findings of the investigation will be made public, and necessary disciplinary actions will be taken.

Signed:
Babatunde Alao
SA Media and Publicity

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