Anambra State House of Assembly debate on Sickle Cell Disease (Control and Eradication) Bill, 2016

The House debated on the Sickle Cell Disease (control and eradication) (repeal) Bill, 2016. 

The bill among other things provides for a Committee whose duty shall be to:

a.  Liaise with the president general of each town to conduct house to house investigation and enquiries in order to find out couples and children who have not undergone genotype test; 

Hon. Barr. Kingsley IRUBA contributing during the debate

b.  Liaise with religious bodies and Marriage Registry in order to enforce the verification of Sickle Cell disease Prevention Certificate of persons to be wedded; 

c.  Conduct public awareness

and
enlightenment programs in form of workshops and outreaches in order to enlighten the popular on the ways to eradicate sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease is
preventable. All it takes is for the people to be aware of their genotype and take actions to avoid marrying another person who is a likely carrier. Eg. AS should not marry

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Hon. Barr Kingsley IRUBA moving a motion on 'Tourism Day' in Anambra State;

Hon. Barr Kingsley IRUBA moving a motion urging the Government of Anambra State;

i.  To set aside 27th day of September every year or any other day as "Tourism Day" for promotion of tourism; and

ii. To partner with the private sector for speedy development of tourism in Anambra State.

He observed that 27th day of September of every year is the official day set aside in by the United Nations for the celebration of "World Tourism Day"

The theme for the 2016 World Tourism Day celebration is "Tourism for All" aimed at promoting accessible tourism for all and seeks to highlight tourism potentials to contribute to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He stressed that the essence of this yearly celebration of World Tourism Day is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural,  political and economic values.

He maintained that the importance of tourism to environmental protection, preservation of the ecosystem, preservation of cultural and historical heritage, infrastructural development, promotion of family life, promotion of peace,  creation of employment as well as wealth creation and revenue generation cannot be overemphasised, particularly now that there is down turn of revenue from oil. 

It is on record that the Government of Anambra State ably led by His Excellency Chief Dr.  Willie Obiano is committed to the development of tourism in Anambra State.

To enable the Government to actualise this goal, there is therefore need for a day to be set aside in Anambra State for the purposes of fostering the awareness of tourism among Ndi Anambra. Equally, the Government should partner with the private sector for the speedy development of tourism in Anambra State.

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ECONOMY REVIVAL: SENATE ISSUES 13 RECOMMENDATIONS TO BUHARI

The Senate on Wednesday put forward 13 recommendations for the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government on probable ways of reviving the ailing economy. The senators made the recommendation at plenary when it commenced deliberation on the economic challenges of the country.

 

This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Senate, Charles Akpan.

 

In its recommendation the upper chamber also rejected calls for the sale of the country’s oil assets as it called for a review of the interest rates.

 

The recommendations include:

1. The summary of today’s presentation by the Senators include the release of looted funds to boost the economy.

2. Cabinet reshuffle: Suggested that the Finance and Budget and National Planning Ministers should be replaced with competent brains who can provide solution to the crumbling economy.

3. The Federal Government should renegotiate

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ANAMBRA STATE TAKES STEPS TO CUSHION THE EFFECT OF RECESSION

A Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

 

Ndi Anambra, ekenem unu!

 

Following the formal announcement by the Federal Government that the nation’s economy has gone into a RECESSION, I consider it my duty as your Governor to distil the message of the economic situation of the country down to the grassroots. However, following this development too, I am happy to announce to you that I have come up with a Stimulus Package that will ease the pain of the recession and help our dear state bounce back to prosperity.

 

Ndi Anambra, before I unfold my Stimulus Package to you, I want to assure you that the government of Anambra State is fully aware of the difficulties you are going through in your families, in your businesses and in your various communities. I wish to assure you that

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Full Text of Obiano's Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State

A Special Broadcast on the Economic Stimulus Package by the Government of Anambra State on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

 

Ndi Anambra, ekenem unu!

 

Following the formal announcement by the Federal Government that the nation’s economy has gone into a RECESSION, I consider it my duty as your Governor to distil the message of the economic situation of the country down to the grassroots. However, following this development too, I am happy to announce to you that I have come up with a Stimulus Package that will ease the pain of the recession and help our dear state bounce back to prosperity.

 

Ndi Anambra, before I unfold my Stimulus Package to you, I want to assure you that the government of Anambra State is fully aware of the difficulties you are going through in your families, in your businesses and in your various communities. I wish to assure you that

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HON. IRUBA NEW MONTH MESSAGE - WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER

The month of September is the 9th month of the year.  Nine stands for completion.

Biologically the gestation period for every pregnant woman is usually nine (9) months. That means that the 9th month is the month of delivery.

Now I pray for you, as you enter into the month of September, may it be your month of delivery.

Therefore all those good and wonderful expectations and dreams you have hoped for since the beginning of this year shall be delivered to you in this month of September.

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