*HON. PASTOR CHRIS MBARIE HOST ORLU WOMEN ON A ONE DAY SEMINAR ORGANIZED BY IMO FIRST LADY IN COLLABORATION WITH UNICEF TITLED; ORLU LGA UNITES TO END FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.*
*Date: 15/04/25*
*Venue: Orlu LGA Council Headquarters*
The Executive Chairman of Orlu Local Government Area, *Hon. Pastor Chris Mbarie* played host to Orlu women in a one day seminar organized by the first lady of Imo State, Her Excellency, *Barr. Dr. Chioma Uzodinma* in collaboration with UNICEF titled; Orlu LGA Unites to end Female Genital mutilation.
The occasion which had the wife of the Executive Chairman of Orlu LGA, *Hon. Mrs.Okechukwu Augustina Mbarie*, as the Chairperson, was centered on the topic of Female Gender Mutilation (FGM), which is a violation of girls' and women's fundamental human rights, including the right of health, security and dignity.
*Hon. Mrs. Augustina Mbarie* spoke extensively about the implication of female genital mutilation which has no health benefits and can lead to serious complications, even death.
In her words' It is important for men to say no to the harmful practice and send a strong message that female genital mutilation is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, that is why your support, your voice, your influence and your commitment to end female genital mutilation is needed.
The Executive Chairman Orlu LGA Hon Chris Mbarie
"I want to acknowledge the effort of our First Lady *Barr Dr Chioma Uzodimma* in supporting the elimination of female genital mutilation in Imo State especially in Orlu LGA. Your Excellency, your commitment to the cause is inspiring and we are grateful for your partnership with *UNICEF* for providing support and guidance for individuals and communities affected by female genital mutilation."
The supervisory Councilor for Health Orlu LGA Hon Chief Okonkwo Anslem , Ofedike na Orlu
She further spoke of the need for the practice to be discontinued in Orlu and Imo State at large, since it has psychological impacts on the girl child ranging from losing trust, feeling of anxiety and depression. It becomes worse in adulthood, as the affected females more likely suffer infertility or complications during childbirth.
According to *UNICEF*, at least 230 million girls and women from 31 countries (including Nigeria) across three continents have been subjected to this barbaric practice.
*Hon. Mbarie* impressed with the topic of discussion, especially with female students present to be enlightened, thanked and appreciated the women delegation which included the APC Imo State woman leader, *Hon. Chief Mrs. Ifeoma Ndukwu*, for doing justice to the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) which simply refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, which should not be allowed to persist in Orlu local government Area, as it not only violates medical ethics but also dangerous to the society.
*Oscar Achumba*
*Chief Press Secretary*
*To the Executive Chairman of Orlu LGA*
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