OUR WELL RESPECTED, AMIABLE LIFE-PATRON /FOUNDER (Barrister Moses Dickson) OF REYNET, WALKING TO MARK THE WORLD AIDS DAY AND TO SHOW SUPPORT TO THOSE LIVING WITH AIDS AROUND THE WORLD.
Bayelsa State government has
reaffirmed its commitment to the well being of people living with
HIV/AIDS, saying it has made several approvals for their welfare. Governor Seriake Dickson stated this
at a charity football match between the Creek Haven Young Stars and
Creek Haven All Stars to mark the 2012 World HIV/AIDS Day at Gloryland
Castle field in Government House, Yenagoa.
As part of measures geared
towards alleviating the plight of HIV/AIDS victims, Hon. Dickson said
government has approved stipends that would be disbursed to them through
the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (BYSACA) on a regular
basis.
In demonstration of its seriousness
to the fight against the scourge, the Governor noted that his
administration was set to purchase test kits as well as intensify
efforts at creating awareness about the disease.
According to him, the football event was
part of efforts at sensitizing the people on the dangers of HIV/AIDS
and expressed concern over the high prevalence rate of the pandemic.
While thanking the organisers of
the event for their support, Governor Dickson pointed out that
government would continue to use sports as one of the instruments to
promote healthy living.
Speaking, Chairman of the
occasion, General Owoye Azazi (Rtd) commended the state government for
its show of concern for persons living with HIV/AIDS and stressed the
need for more campaigns against stigmatization.
In his remarks, the state
Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd) encouraged
the victims not to despair as their current condition does not mean the
end of their lives. Also speaking, former Super Eagles
Coach, Mr. Samson Siasia called for more help for HIV/AIDS victims and
concerted efforts to encourage prevention of the disease. The charity football match, which was keenly contested ended 2 – 1 in favour of the Creek Haven Young Stars.
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