Parents,wards and caregivers have been charged to adequately protect children under them to avoid their been abused by some unscrupulous elements in the society.
The wife of the Governor of Benue state and Founder ,Enunice spring of life foundation, Dr Mrs Eunice Ortom gave the charge last Friday at the Tseagbergba public square while addressing the people of the local Government in contuation of her state wide tour to sensitize the people on measures to prevent HIV and Aids.
Represented by the State Treasurer of APC, Mrs Awuese Torhee, Dr Ortom lamented a situation whereby children are often abandoned in the hands of strangers leading to their been abused.
She called on parents to regard children as gift from God and to jealously protect. Mrs Ortom further disclosed that AIDS prevalence amongst youths is rather high, saying this what motivate her to come out and educate them on preventive measures.
Earlier in his welcome address, the DGSA and acting chairman of Konshisha local Mr David Agba commended the foresight of the wife of the Governor in coming out to enlightened the people on the dangers of HIV and pledged the councils cooperation.
Also speaking, the Ter Ikyor ,Chief Jam Gbinde charge the youths to refrain from immoral behavious to stem the tide of the spread of HIV and AIDs.
Highlight of the occasion was the testing of some mothers and youth with the wife of the Governor presenting some gifts to the people.
The wife of the Governor of Benue state and Founder ,Enunice spring of life foundation, Dr Mrs Eunice Ortom gave the charge last Friday at the Tseagbergba public square while addressing the people of the local Government in contuation of her state wide tour to sensitize the people on measures to prevent HIV and Aids.
Represented by the State Treasurer of APC, Mrs Awuese Torhee, Dr Ortom lamented a situation whereby children are often abandoned in the hands of strangers leading to their been abused.
She called on parents to regard children as gift from God and to jealously protect. Mrs Ortom further disclosed that AIDS prevalence amongst youths is rather high, saying this what motivate her to come out and educate them on preventive measures.
Earlier in his welcome address, the DGSA and acting chairman of Konshisha local Mr David Agba commended the foresight of the wife of the Governor in coming out to enlightened the people on the dangers of HIV and pledged the councils cooperation.
Also speaking, the Ter Ikyor ,Chief Jam Gbinde charge the youths to refrain from immoral behavious to stem the tide of the spread of HIV and AIDs.
Highlight of the occasion was the testing of some mothers and youth with the wife of the Governor presenting some gifts to the people.
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