Anambra State Govt seals children’s home over poor living conditions
By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka
The Anambra State Government has sealed off the Arrow of God Children’s Home in Nkwelle-Ezunaka community, Oyi Local Government Area of the state over poor environment living conditions
Chinyere Onyekesi, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, has led an inspection exercise to assess the operational standards and welfare conditions of children’s homes across the state.
During an inspection of Arrow of God Children’s Home at Nwelle Ezunaka at the weekend, the inspection team discovered that the facility was operating below the required standards, with a poor and unhygienic environment raising concerns about the welfare and safety of the children.
Consequently, the home was sealed by the inspection team for failing to meet the prescribed operational standards.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding children and ensured that all residential care facilities in the state provide safe, clean and conducive environments for their residents.
Onyekesi emphasized that the state government would not permit any children’s home to compromise the safety, dignity and well-being of children entrusted to its care.
