The wife of the Governor of Anambra State Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano has received an Award from the Mayor of London Borough of Brent, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi for her excellent work and contributions in creating awareness and support to people living with sickle cell anemia and other disabilities, through the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative, CAFE.
Presenting the award to the governor’s wife who was flanked by her husband, Governor Willie Obiano, the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ado Ekiti, Most Reverend Felix Femi Ajakaye and the traditional ruler of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe,at the Governor’s residence in Aguleri Anambra East Local Government Area ,Mr Ezeajughi said that Dr Obiano has used CAFÉ to bring medical and emotional solace to those living with the ailment.
Correspondent, Daniel Ezeigwe reports that the Mayor whose tenure in office comes to an end yesterday urged the Governor’s wife to sustain her humanitarian projects.
Responding, Dr Obiano who shared her experiences being around a sickle cell patient, having lost someone close to the ailment few years ago, said that she was emboldened to create more awareness about the dangers of the illness by advising intending couples to go for mandatory genotype test before marriage.
She thanked the Mayor for partnering the Non-Governmental Organization since 2019, observing that the relationship has achieved huge results.
She also thanked her husband, Governor Obiano for his immense support, adding that it has remained a significant boost to her charitable activities in Anambra State.
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