To sanitize the operational standard of orphanage homes in Imo State, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare has released a list of 10 moribund, closed and/or suspended orphanage homes in the state, whose licences are revoked.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu, who stated this over the weekend, said, “Anybody dealing with the affected homes is doing so at their peril.”
She pointed out that “the state government under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is out to ensure that every orphanage home operates under the laid down rules and regulations guiding the operation of homes in the state.”
The affected homes are Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ Children Center, Oguta; Eziama Motherless Children’s Center, Eziama-Ngor Okpala; Tolotolo Family Children’s Center, World Bank, Owerri; Royal Family Children’s Center, Akabor; Super Joy Children’s Center, Owerri; Daughters of Charity of the Most Precious Blood, Umumbirindiuno, Ahiazu Mbaise.
Others are Prince Evans Motherless Babies Home, Umuolei village, Awo Idemili; Father’s Love Orphanage Home, Orlu; God is Life Care Relief Home, Ezukwu Ubonukam Onicha Ezinihitte Mbaise; Global Initiative for Motherless Babies Home and Refuge.
Lady Ugwu cautioned the general public to desist from dealing with the affected homes, adding that they have been placed on a watchlist to monitor their activities going forward.
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