Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo has delivered food supply to children of the middle-aged woman, Mrs Blessing Chioma Nwaka, whose husband recently set ablaze in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area, over a family quarrel.
The food supply, which was delivered to the children’s grandparents’ home today in Irefi Village, Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area where they are currently staying, is part of Mrs Soludo’s efforts to ensure that they not lack basic needs pending a conclusive arrangement for their long-term upkeeps.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, who delivered the supply and cash on behalf of the governor’s wife, explained that she was most concerned about the welfare of the kids, and has placed priority on their education.
Dr Obidike also urged the family to ensure that the items are substantially used for the care of the children, pointing out that the government is committed to their overall welfare, with special attention to their health, education and other primary needs.
The brother to Mrs Nwaka, Mr Nnamdi Anaeche, thanked the governor’s wife for constantly checking up on the children of his late sister since the incident that happened late last week, and assured that the family will do its best to support every government efforts to help the children.
The Chairman of Irefi Village, Oraifite, Mr. Chukwulobe Ifeanyi, who was also there when the governor’s wife team visited, said that already the community has begun mobilization to support the children, including expanding their current residence to accommodate more space.
He commended Mrs Soludo for her timely assistance, as well as the great efforts that have been employed so far to help the children.
Recall that late last week, Mrs Blessing Nwaka, a mother of five boys, was seen in a viral gory clip on social media late yesterday, scampering for safety while carrying a 3rd degree burn around her torso and other body areas.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim’s husband, Mr Sunday Nwaka, a middle-aged man who, alongside their five sons, depended on the wife’s petty business to survive, emptied a can of fuel on the woman and immediately set her on fire over little family misunderstanding.
It was passersby and neighbours who managed to put out the fire, though it had dealt significant burns on the victim.
She was then rushed to a medical facility in Enugwu-Ukwu, where she was pronounced dead at around 3 am the next day.
In her reaction to the incident which she described as gruesome and evil, Mrs Soludo reiterated that the present administration takes issues of domestic violence and abuses as serious crimes, stating that no one who is found guilty of such offences would be let to walk free.
She added that the state government will now find the best approach to take care of the five children.
