By Lynda Chukwu
The Anambra state chapter of Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria celebrated their day amidst pomp and pageantry.
The ceremony, which took place at Amawbia, Awka south local government area, was attended by the members of the association across Anambra state.
According to our reporter Lynda Chukwu, the chairman of MTMPN Anambra State chapter national vice president MTMPN, CHAIRMAN Igbo traditional medicine practitioners Anambra State chapter and other active members were present to celebrate, support and help the Anambra state government in the treatment of diseases and other health issues.
The chairman of MTMPN Anambra state chapter Chief Dr Christan Nweke, Ichie Anaku(Ozo Nweke) said the World Health Organization granted the opportunity for every state to perform the event.
He further described the Anambra state chapter as one of the organized chapters among other state chapters and also advised the members to use their talent in a good way.
In his speech, Chief Dr Hyacinth Ezeugo, the vice president of South East of the association said they are law-abiding people and engage in treating people.
He further appreciated the Governor of Anambra, Prof Chukwuma Soludo for his support of the association.
On this part, the national financial secretary MTMPN chinaedu said that the ceremony is part of creating awareness of the traditional medicine drugs like Roots and herbs, as the best medicine for treatment.
Also, the National woman leader of MTMPN Dr Mrs Iyom Felicia Okonkwo said the association was lagging before but now they are doing much better.
Furthermore, the national task force chairman of MTMPN Ambassador Dr John Mary Ibeka said the association has more than one million people and they are fully in support of the Anambra State and federal government through Traditional medicine Practitioners. He also appreciated the Anambra State Commissioner of Health, Department of Pharmacy and speaker House of Assembly.
