By Christy Aboghe
Chairman, Artisan Association of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, Comr. Ifeanyi Abanum, has called on all members of the Association to get their Permanent Voter’s Card ready for the 2023 general election.
Abanum gave the call during the state Council meeting with executive members from the State, Local Government and representatives of executive members of the Association, in Asaba, Delta State.
He said ownership of their PVC would enable them exercise their franchise and vote in their choice leaders.
While expressing readiness to, give all aspirants of the ruling party in the state a befitting vote, he said the Association was prepared to strategize members ahead of the coming election.
On his part, the Director of Planning, Research and ICT in the state Contributory Health Commission, Mr Emmanuel Akpofure while commending the artisans for their support towards the development of the state, harped on the need for them to stay healthy.
Akpofure said it was only when they are healthy that they can work effectively, which is the reason the state government had brought health insurance scheme advocacy to them, so they could key into.
According to him the health insurance scheme was one of governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s bill which he headed the setting up of and has been beneficial to Deltans as upon registration, they can access health facility without looking for money to pay their medical bills.
Highlight of the meeting was presentation of certificates in recognition of their positions as leaders in the various trades which makes up the Association by the Chairman and the state government.
He said ownership of their PVC would enable them exercise their franchise and vote in their choice leaders.
While expressing readiness to, give all aspirants of the ruling party in the state a befitting vote, he said the Association was prepared to strategize members ahead of the coming election.
On his part, the Director of Planning, Research and ICT in the state Contributory Health Commission, Mr Emmanuel Akpofure while commending the artisans for their support towards the development of the state, harped on the need for them to stay healthy.
Akpofure said it was only when they are healthy that they can work effectively, which is the reason the state government had brought health insurance scheme advocacy to them, so they could key into.
According to him the health insurance scheme was one of governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s bill which he headed the setting up of and has been beneficial to Deltans as upon registration, they can access health facility without looking for money to pay their medical bills.
Highlight of the meeting was presentation of certificates in recognition of their positions as leaders in the various trades which makes up the Association by the Chairman and the state government
