UNICEF, ENUGU GOVT PARTNER TO FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING




Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended UNICEF for her technical support to the state in some sectors of the state economy, especially in the area of war against child trafficking and all forms
of child abuse.

Governor Ugwuanyi speaking while he received in audience management members of UNICEF Enugu led by her Chief Field Officer, Charles Nzuki noted that the state has enjoyed strong relationship and partnership with UNICEF which he said had produced results particularly in the lives of children and women.

 
He added that such programmes have provided free education for children in primary and junior secondary schools, renovations of state primary and secondary schools, free maternal and child health care among others.

 
The state chief executive also observed that through the Ministry of Gender Affairs that the state has staged war against child trafficking and all forms of child abuse in the state.

 
Earlier in an address, the leader of the UNICEF group, Enugu thanked Governor Ugwuanyi for his administration’s maintenance of strong partnership with UNICEF. 


He observed that through the UNICEF/Enugu State Government collaboration that a lot have been achieved in the areas of UNICEF supported programmes in health, education, water and sanitation and protection.

 
Nzuki also noted that more children in the state are now realizing their rights in health, education and protection.

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