Governor, Willie Obiano of Anambra state has called on church leaders and managers of public places to maintain COVID-19 protocols; especially wearing of protective face masks within their facilities.
Gov. Obiano made the call while speaking during the burial Mass of the late Patrick Ndubueze Onyechukwugoziri Adimike at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Awka-Etiti in Idemili South Local Government Area on Thursday, the 26th of November 2020.
According to Obiano, COVID-19 virus is still active and dangerous and it is important that people do not lose focus.
He reminded Ndi Anambra that many people coming home to celebrate Christmas will come from outside the state, including places where the cases are still very high. He however, expressed hope that the impending second wave will not affect Anambra because government has put adequate counter-responsive mechanism in place.
Speaking on the late Adimike, the governor posited that he led a good life and urged his children to tow in their father’s path.
Present at the ceremony were;
Victor Umeh, former Senator Representing Anambra Central; Director of Lagos Business School, Prof Pat Utomi amongst others.
Similarly, Gov. Obiano also consoled the family of Ekwegbalu, of Osile Village in Ogbunike, Oyi L.G.A over the death of their son, Azubuike Ekwegbalu, who until his death, was a Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Willie Obiano.
Ekwegbalu died aged 43.
Gov. Obiano described him as an honest person totally committed to his duty.
Part of the governor’s delegation included;
The first lady of Anambra State and Founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), Dr. Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano, Senator Representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, Secretary to Anambra State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu and members of the state executive council.
