By Marylovina Ezenekwe
The Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation has unveiled its Value Reformation Office in the state’s Ministry’s building at Jerome Udorji Secretariat Awka on October 7.
This is in line with the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo’s inclusion of value reformation in the ministry’s mandate.
The Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, in his opening remark, explained that the development marked the ministry’s commitment to driving a comprehensive value reformation process aimed at restoring positive values, responsible conduct and civic consciousness among Ndi Anambra.
Mefor explained that the new office would serve as an operational hub and the project office where stakeholders would coordinate societal transformation and contribute to the value reformation process.
According to him, the initiative would adopt legislation, moral suasion and enforcement, with emphasis initially placed on education, awareness and sensitisation before enforcement.
He further disclosed plans to revive the “Malumebe” radio programme into a multimedia campaign involving at least five radio stations to reach more residents across the state citing Sir Chuka Nnabuife as one of the proposed anchor.
Eairier speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Value Reformation Pharm. Dr Oby Uchebo, said that the initiative was timely and required broad stakeholder participation to achieve its objectives across the state.
Dr Uchebo said that the ministry would intensify public awareness through radio programmes, educational jingles and video clips, particularly in schools, to promote positive values and protect children from emerging social vices.
She commended the Drivers Welfare Club of Nigeria for fully equipping the new office, describing its support as a demonstration of commitment to the state’s value reformation agenda.
The National President of the Drivers Welfare Club of Nigeria, Comrade Monday Elimigbe, pledged the organisation’s full support for the state’s value reformation agenda, saying its members would partner with the ministry in promoting civic responsibility and value reformation.
Elimigbe also called for comprehensive reform of the transport sector, then proposed a joint committee involving the Ministries of Information and Transport to develop operational modalities.
Sir Chuka Nnabuife Founding managing Director of Anambra State Civic and Social Reformation Office in addition, decried on social decay among children and youths, he then urged stakeholders to pursue the reformation campaign with passion, personal commitment, sincerity and concern for our society.
Other highlights were cutting of the ribbon for the new office, speeches by other stakeholders, mild refreshment and group photographs.
Marylovina Ezenekwe is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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