By Amaka Isikala
The Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has called for stronger collaboration between the ministry and the State House of Assembly to deepen government interventions for women, children and vulnerable persons across the state. Hon. Onyekesi made the call when the House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs, led by its Chairman, Hon. Mimi Azikiwe, paid a working visit to the ministry at Women Development Center Awka on Sept.1
The vommissioner said the ministry required the continued support of the legislature, particularly through effective legislation, oversight and advocacy, to strengthen programmes designed to empower women, protect children and improve the welfare of vulnerable members of society. She described the visit as an important opportunity for both arms of government to exchange ideas, identify areas of challenge and develop practical strategies for improving service delivery.
According to her, the ministry could achieve greater impact when there was sustained synergy between the executive and legislative arms, adding that issues affecting women, children and vulnerable persons required collective responsibility and coordinated action. The commissioner assured the lawmakers of the ministry’s readiness to work closely with the committee, stressing that the partnership would help strengthen existing programmes and create new opportunities for the people of Anambra State.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Mimi Azikiwe, said the lawmakers were at the ministry to familiarise themselves with its activities, identify areas of challenge and explore ways the house could support the commissioner in delivering on her mandate. Hon. Azikiwe said there were numerous areas where the legislature and ministry could work together, stressing that the committee was interested in finding practical solutions to challenges confronting the sector.
Also speaking, Hon. Jude Akpua commended the commissioner for her efforts in advancing the welfare and empowerment of women and other vulnerable groups. He said the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between the House and the ministry, noting that regular engagement would enable the lawmakers to better understand the challenges on the ground and provide appropriate legislative support.
The committee expressed its readiness to sustain engagement with the ministry, while the commissioner reiterated her commitment to working with the legislature and other stakeholders to improve the lives of women, children and vulnerable persons in line with the development vision of the Soludo administration.
Amaka Isikala is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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