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October 1, 2021 Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Passes Anti Stigmatization of HIV/AIDS Patients Bill Into Law.
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Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Passes Anti Stigmatization of HIV/AIDS Patients Bill Into Law.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) today passed into Law a Bill to prohibit stigmatization against persons living with HIV/AIDS and to Regulate the Practice of HIV /AIDS Counseling and Testing in the state.
This followed a report of the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon (Elder) Udeme Otong, member representing Abak State Constituency during Plenary today Thursday, 30/9/2021.

The Report entitled ” A Bill for a law to Prohibit Stigmatization and Discrimination Against People Living with HIV/AIDS and to Regulate the Practice of HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing and for other Matters Connected therewith” seeks to protect the rights and dignity of persons living with HIV /AIDS.

According to the Committee Chairman, the new law will eliminate all forms of stigmatization and discrimination against persons living with HIV/ AIDS and create a supportive environment for the people with HIV/ AIDS to work under normal conditions for as long as they are medically fit.

The Law will protect the medical status or information of people living with HIV /AIDS and also guarantee equal opportunities in employment, public accommodation and transportation.
Also, it will remove all forms of barriers to HIV /AIDS prevention, testing, treatment and support services to persons living with HIV AIDS/ as well as improve their emotional and psychological well being including their mental health.
After considering the report at the Committee of the Whole, the Bill was read the third time and passed into Law with September 30, 2021 as the commencement date.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, directed the Clerk, Mrs Mandu Umoren to communicate the decision of the House to the Governor.
Meanwhile, the House has adjourned its plenary to Thursday, October 7, 2021 by 10:00am prompt

September 29, 2021 2021 FLOODS: Akwa Ibom residents Count Losses Despite Hydrological Services Agency Warnings of Devastation in 2021
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2021 FLOODS: Akwa Ibom residents Count Losses Despite Hydrological Services Agency Warnings of Devastation in 2021

Water, an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, is the main constituent of the Earth and is vital for all known forms of life.

But as important as water is, it is the very best served in a cup as its overflow, better known as flood, could be disastrous, leading to loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock, and decline in health conditions owing to waterborne diseases.

To mitigate its effects, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) at the beginning of the year, predicted that 28 states and the FCT to be flood-prone and likely to experience more devastating floods from the end of August to early October.

The agency’s prediction, in its Annual Flood Outlook publication for 2021, warned Nigerians, particularly those living in the coastal and riverine areas, including cities and communities to take steps and prepare for the flooding that was to come.

How prepared was Akwa Ibom state to contend with the impending 2021 disaster in the areas of sensitization and awareness campaigns as well as clearance of drains and waterways?

Correspondent DIANIME UKO in this special report considers the devastating impacts of flooding on the livelihood of Akwa Ibom citizens.

 

September 27, 2021 Orji Uzor Kalu, Pulls Out of Weightlifting Presidential Race, Backs Iquaibom to Succeed
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Orji Uzor Kalu, Pulls Out of Weightlifting Presidential Race, Backs Iquaibom to Succeed

Former president of the Nigeria Judo federation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has decided to pull out of the race to become president of the Weightlifting federation of Nigeria. This decision was reached after due consultation with friends who advised him to pull his weight behind another contestant, Lawrence Iquaibom , a former commonwealth champion in the sport.

As Africa Pillar of Sports, Kalu reckons that he needs to play the big brother role to a former Olympian who has indeed invested his passion and money into developing the sport at state and National level and should not be seen as an elder who wants to reap where he has not sowed.

“My intention was clear from the onset. I wanted to return Weightlifting to where it used to be. This is one sport that can give us medals at major international competitions. Everyone know what i achieved as president of the Nigeria Judo federation and now, as Chief Whip of the Nigeria Senate, i thought I could support Weightlifting, as part of my contribution to youth development. However, after due consultations with stakeholders of the sport, I realized that a former Olympian and one time commonwealth champion is already in the race and I thought that there is need to encourage him since he has same zeal to move the sport forward”.

“On my part, I am willing to offer any kind of support if need be to the federation whenever necessary. Since we have thesame intentions, which is to rebrand Weightlifting in Nigeria, there is absolutely no need to contest against a young and committed stakeholder who truly has the interest of the sport at heart” Kalu said.

Lawrence Iquaibom is a retired director of sports in Akwa Ibom state, who has invested so much in grassroot development of the sport at both state and National level and has continued to lobby key stakeholders to support his dream of becoming president of the Weightlifting federation of Nigeria. He certainly will be happy to work with a respected personality, passionate sports lover and philanthropist like Senator Orji Uzor Kalu.

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