Abia Lawmaker Lauds Gov. Ikpeazu's Home Health Care Initiative for the elderly

Speaking while joining a team of the Health Care Initiatives on a visit to the elderly in some communities in Arochukwu LGA, the lawmaker explained that the aged individuals in the society, deserve better treatment, adding that their proper caring, will enhance their longevity.

[caption id="attachment_65064" align="alignnone" width="1032"] 97 years old Madam Enyidiya Okpo Nwa Okpo, from Agbagwu village Arochukwu, taking delivery of her own palliatives from Free Home Care Iniative, while Hon. Dr. Mike Ukoha watches.[/caption]

He thanked Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for establishing the Free Home Health Care Initiative for the elderly, noting that the home services have been able to expose the team to the environmental living conditions of the elderly.

The Minority Whip stated that the establishment of the Initiative as a pilot programme, has gradually gravitated to a level that full agency is required to drive the vision.

On his part, the Coordinator of the Initiative, Dr. Chuks Emenike Osondu, hinted that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, is so passionate about the welfare of the elderly in the State, assuring that government will continue to remember them.

Some of the aged ones visited, include 80 years old Mazi Okorie Elekwe, from Amakofia, Ututu, Elder Onu Kalu and Augustine Okorie from Obiene, Ututu.

Others include Madam Mary Amah and Chief Eke Okpo from Umuzomgbo, Ihechiowa, as well as 82 years old Madam Grace Okwan, from Atan, Ihechiowa, and Mazi Agodichinma Umeh, from Amannagwu village, Arochukwu, among others.

After educating them on coronavirus pandemic, they were also informed on the preventive measures.

Gift items from the State government, such as Rice, Beans, Cartons of Noodles and hand sanitizers, were distributed to them during the visit.

[caption id="attachment_65062" align="alignnone" width="1032"] One of the elderly, 80 year Okorie Elekwa, from Amakofia, Ututu, taking delivery of palliatives from Free Home Care Initiative, while Hon. Dr. Mike Ukoha watches with keen interest.[/caption]