The Executive Chairman of Ika Local Government Area, Hon. (Barr.) Utibe Nwoko, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving public health by hosting health officials ahead of the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets across the local government area.
The meeting, held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Chairman’s Office in Urua Inyang, Ika, brought together health sector officials and key stakeholders to strategize on the forthcoming net distribution exercise aimed at reducing the prevalence of malaria and promoting healthier communities.
Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Nwoko described malaria as one of the most pressing public health challenges affecting families, particularly women and children. He emphasized the importance of collective action in combating the disease and protecting vulnerable populations.
According to the Chairman, the distribution of insecticide-treated nets represents a proactive and cost-effective intervention designed to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, reduce malaria-related illnesses, and improve the overall well-being of residents.
He further commended the Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, PhD, as well as development partners and health agencies, for their sustained efforts in strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing disease prevention initiatives across the state.
Hon. Nwoko assured the health officials of the local government’s full support and cooperation to ensure the successful implementation of the distribution campaign. He also called on community leaders, ward stakeholders, and residents to actively participate in the exercise and make proper use of the nets to maximize their health benefits.
In his remarks, the Local Government Health Coordinator, Mr. Ubong, expressed appreciation to the Chairman for his unwavering support for public health programmes. He explained that the campaign is designed to ensure that households across Ika Local Government Area receive insecticide-treated nets as part of ongoing efforts to prevent malaria infections and reduce malaria-related mortality.
Mr. Ubong noted that effective utilization of the nets, particularly among pregnant women and children under five years of age, remains critical to achieving the campaign’s objectives and improving health outcomes within communities.
The insecticide-treated net distribution exercise is expected to commence soon across the various wards in Ika Local Government Area, reinforcing the government’s commitment to preventive healthcare and the fight against malaria.
