By Uchechukwu Iwuchukwu
The Anambra State Accounting Staff Association (ASASA) has celebrated this year’s International Accountants Day with activities promoting professional development, community service and members’ wellbeing.
The two-day celebration, which commenced November 10, featured a road walk, orphanage visits, capacity-building sessions, health seminar and recognition of retirees.
As part of its humanitarian activities, the association visited Model Community Home, Real Estate, Awka, and Chiema Orphanage Home, Awka, donating foodstuffs, beverages, exercise books and household essentials.
The Chairman of ASASA, Mr. Onyekwe Albert Ude, led members in presenting the donations, reaffirming the association’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children and promoting community welfare.
During the programme, participants benefited from free medical examinations and basic health checks organized by the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA).
A resource person, Mr. Tobechukwu Onwubufo, Head of Accounts Department, Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, trained members on Microsoft Excel for preparing cash books, monthly returns and capital expenditure records.
Speaking on HIV/AIDS, Mr. Cyril Okedinachi, representing the Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Hilary Nkem Okeke, encouraged regular testing, medication adherence, exercise and healthy living.
He explained that people living with HIV should not face discrimination, stressing that the condition is manageable with proper medical attention, while supporting Anambra’s target of achieving zero HIV infections by 2030.
Five retirees received parting gifts from the association, while Mr. Ude urged members to uphold accountability, integrity and transparency in managing public finances across their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The celebration climaxed with a road walk from the State Secretariat through Light House and Alex Ekwueme Square, via Aroma, returning to the Secretariat, as members appeared in ASASA regalia.
Uchechukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State.
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