Anambra State AIDS Control Agency

12/08/2021

Lecture Series on GOOD GOVERNANCE at Dr. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka Anambra State hosted by His Excellency, Dr. Willie Obiano in honor of Chief Emeka Anyaoku (GCVO, CFR, CON).

The theme of this year’s lecture: LEADERSHIP & GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

Some of the dignitaries at the event were; Prof Yemi Osinbajo, H.E Donald Duke (Former Governor Cross River State) was the chairman of the occasion while guest speakers include: Sen Ben Murray Bruce, Prof Hope Eghagha, and Prof Kingsley Moghalu.

The event was well-attended by dignitaries as well as officials from the Anambra State Government House such as Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, the Executive Director of the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency and the Deputy Governor designate for APGA. It was organized by Youth Affairs International Foundation powered by the Anambra State Ministry of Youths.

The lectures highlighted the qualities of leadership as vision and volition to be the best and how to attain that excellence.

H.E Donald Duke spoke about the inadequacies holding back the development of resources, how to identify the people with the right vision for leadership, and articulating these virtues because the world celebrates people who have something to offer.

Sen. Ben Murray Bruce spoke about the need for leaders, both past and present, to document their own stories while they are still alive i.e. autobiographies. These will serve as pointers to generations yet unborn on how to achieve good governance with a country as peculiar as Nigeria.

The keynote lecture delivered by Prof. Kingsley Moghalu was an in-depth analysis of why we don't have good governance in Nigeria, the post-colonial Era and post-civil war. He referred to politics as the biggest business in the country where leadership isn't prioritized. In defining leadership, he explained that it is the ability to influence people, inspire, motivate, mobilize and take calculated risks for the betterment of the led. Leaders are people with strong characters who can personalize the aforementioned qualities and steer people in the right direction.

Some of the characteristics of good governance he listed include effectiveness, accountability, rule of law, inclusion & participation, efficiency, and cost of government; and to meet Nigeria's development challenges, we have to firm political organs to enforce nation-building, rule of law, accountability and sexual relationships.

Expounding on his point about sexual relationships vis-à-vis national development, he pointed out that communities, where the women are subjugated, are usually strife, thus women empowerment and recognition is one of the keys to having a functional political organ.

Furthermore, there has to be a clear understanding of our fundamental challenges which transcends beyond politics. When we focus on nation-building, human development, and economic growth, choosing competence over loyalty, that will be the right step in the direction of good governance.

In conclusion, he proffered some solutions to the existing issues - having non-partisan actors, political education among the masses, leadership and governance training for the already elected, and constitutional reordering whereby we return to true federalism. In his parting words, "politics, as usual, won't do the job anymore".

08/08/2021

05/08/2021

We join our Director General, Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim in wishing the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger, Bishop Alexander Ibezim a very happy birthday.

Your Grace, your impact is been felt in the lives of many and we pray for more of God's grace and blessings.

31/07/2021

Obiano Reassures Teachers of his Commitment to Improving Education in the State

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, has reassured teachers in the state of his administration's commitment to improving education and affairs of youths in the State.

His Excellency made this reassurance during the Anambra State School Leaders Summit, which held on the 27th of July, 2021 at Sharon House, Onitsha.

Governor Obiano was represented at the summit by Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Director General, Anambra State AIDS Control Agency and the running mate to APGA flag bearer in the forthcoming Gubernatorial Election in the state, Prof Charles Soludo.

In his impassioned speech, Dr. Ibezim, aligning with the theme of the event - 21st Century School Leadership & Post-COVID19 School Rebranding - reminded all present of the need to stay safe and get vaccinated. He encouraged the teachers to keep up the good work of molding the future leaders, reassuring them of this administration's commitment to improving education & the affairs of the youth on the long run.

He concluded by highlighting His Excellency's continuity plan not to upset the existing structures in the education sector.

01/12/2018

Today is world's Aids Day.
Remember HIV is not a death sentence.

18/12/2017

Ndi Anambra, Complement Of The Season.

10 Facts To Keep In Mind About HIV/AIDS, While You Prepare for Christmas Holiday:

1. Do you know that HIV test and counseling is free in Anambra State.

2.Testing Aand Counseling are available for free at heart to heart centers and All the General Hospitals in Anambra State

3.Don't Worry, even when the out come of the test is "positive" ;
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency( ANSACA )under the Executive Director *Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim* has made sure that Antiretroviral Drugs are free and available at every general hospital and heart to heart centers in the state.

4.Due to responsible efforts of ANSACA, HIV prevalence rate has dropped significantly across the state.

5. During the outgoing year (2017) ANSACA through the World Bank assisted HPDP2 program, carried out testing and counseling in most communities across the 21 local government area in Anambra State.

6.Protect your self and your love ones (in case if you want to make up please use condom)

7.Remember, when you expose yourself to the virus that courses HIV you are putting the life of those who love and care for you at risk.

8.Spread love not HIV

9.HIV is not a death sentence. When on treatment one can still lead a normal lifestyle, so therefore get tested and know your status.

10.Thank you for following
Enjoy your Christmas Holiday responsibly.

07/12/2017

A Single Policy Statement That Redirected The Fight Against HIV In Anambra State.

"I will not tolerate a situation where you sit down in your offices to write reports and forward same to me without carrying out the assignments in which funds were released to you. To explain to you how important this fight against HIV/AIDS is to me as the Executive Director of ANSACA, 'I will send my supervisors to supervise your activities and send another set of supervisors, to supervise my supervisors.' The fight against HIV is a fight we must win, prevalence rate in Anambra state must go down drastically If those we sent to the fields show commitment and carry out their duties professionally."

Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim The Executive Director Of Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA ) Addressing mangers of Local AIDS Control Agency (LACA) during the commencement of HPDP 2 Program for 2016/2017 Implementation Year in Anambra State.

With the above marching orders by ANSACA, ED, Testing and counselling was taken to every LGA down to most communities in Anambra State, this is unlike before ( in some cases ) where data were manufactured by simply writing reports without the actual testing and counselling carried out to determine the HIV prevalence rate in the state.

05/12/2017

A Look At Some Of the Achievements Of Anambra State Aids Control Agency (ANSACA) IN The Outgoing Year 2017.

The Executive Director of ANSACA *Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim* has in the last few years of heading affairs of the AIDS fighting agency brought life back to hitherto moribund agency.

The ED in his prudence and commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS in Anambra State has recorded outstanding achievements in this outgoing year. Some of these fits were recorded as follows:

1. During the year ANSACA through World Bank Sponsored HPDP2 program reactivated local Agency For Control AIDS (LACA).

2. With the reactivation of LACA in Anambra state, the body which is saddled with responsibility of fighting HIV at the local government level established Testing and Counseling Centers in 21 LGA in the state.

3. Massive awareness, sensitization and information about HIV AIDS were embarked upon by ANSACA. As a result of availability of information about the disease more people voluntarily offered to be tested and get counseled on issues related to HIV, unlike before when people tend to run away on hearing about HIV/ AIDS test.

4. Through some of the awareness and sensitization programs of ANSACA there was noticeable reduced stigimatization of people living with the virus in the state.

5. An increased assess to Anti Retroviral Drugs for people living with HIV. This was made possible by ANSACA efforts in activating treatment centers and referring cases to General Hospitals where the drugs are readily available.

6. Significant reduction of Mother to Child Transmission Cases was recorded in the state. As a result of sensitization and awareness programs of ANSACA expectant Mothers were made to undergo testing and counseling which enabled health workers at different Heart To Heart Centers dectate positive cases and equally placed them on drugs to reduce the chances of infecting the unborn child to the virus.

To be continued. ...

03/12/2017

Success Story Of World AIDS Day Celebration by Anambra State Aids Control Agency (ANSACA) Captured In Pictures.

These pictures were taking on 1st day of December during the road show embarked upon by ANSACA to mark the World Aids Day with the Theme:Right To Health Making it Happen.

In the pictures is The Executive Director Of ANSACA Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim who during the ANSACA road show took it upon himself to personally share HIV prevention kits to motorists, Keke operators and Okada riders.

To further demonstrate his commitment to the fight against Aids and HIV Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim also went from shop to shop providing answers to questions posed to him by shop owners and their customers alike on HIV related issues.

As the ED of ANSACA Dr Ibezim has against all odds rejuvenated the fight against Aids in Anambra State through initiatives geared towards getting the message of HIV to every corner of the state.

02/12/2017

Roadwalk ready!

02/12/2017

Live on ABS Good morning show

01/12/2017

World Aids Day

Free testing and counselling with A Road Show awareness procession were part of the programs embarked upon by ANSACA to mark this year's World Aids Day with the theme Right To Health, making it happen.

Also during the Road Show the response from the public was very positive as people willingly turned out to receive HIV prevention kits, surprisingly, a number of people voluntarily got tested and counselled on the spot, while others asked questions and were professionally handled by the ED Dr OnyekaChukwu Ibezim.