Anambra State traditional rulers have restated commitment towards assisting government in fighting coronavirus pandemic by ensuring their subjects turn out enmasse for the tests.
The Royal Fathers gave the assurance when members of Anambra State COVID-19 Action Team led by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, paid them sensitization visit at the Council’s Chamber, Government House, Awka.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Chairman, Anambra State Traditional rulers Council, and the traditional ruler of Onitsha, Obi Nnaemeka Achebe, described their visit as apt, and assured them of the Royal Fathers’ support at all times in ensuring that the spread of the disease is checked in the state.
He reminded the traditional rulers of the need to carry the sensitization / awareness messages to their subjects, explaining that with the new molecular lab, Ndi Anambra can check the increasing cases of the virus.
He disclosed that he has gone for the COVID 19 test and tested negative.
Igwe Achebe also explained that it is only through the test that all doubts about coronavirus can be cleared, while it is also the best way to ensure early detection, and treatment guaranteed.
The traditional rulers of Nteje, Igwe Rowland Odegbo, on his part regretted that despite the rising cases of Coronavirus in the country, some people still do not observe
COVID 19 protocol such as wearing of face mask, regular washing of hands , frequent use of hand sanitizers and social distancing.
Speaking, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, appreciated the Royal Fathers for their warm reception and appealed that they assist in spreading the message through aggressive sensitization of their subjects in their various communities.
Contributing, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Indiginious Medicine, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, urged the citizenry to always consume more of natural foods that can help boost their immune system which, according to him, is antidote to fighting the virus.
Also present at the meeting were traditional ruler of Omor, Igwe Chris Chidume, that of Nnobi, Igwe Nick Obi, as well as the traditional ruler of Olumbanasaa, Igwe Pius Omachuonu.
