Woman gets automatic employment after husband cuts off her hands
Some residents of Nsukka in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have applauded Chief Jude Asogwa, Chairman of Nsukka LG for offering automatic employment to Mrs Chinonso Echegi, whose husband recently used cutlass to cut off her hand.
It would be recalled that on January 27 one Sunday Echegi from Ibegwa-agu in Nsukka LG, now facing trial in court used cutlass to cut off the hand of his wife Chinonso Echegi on alleged infidelity.
Nsukka LG and Enugu State Government quickly intervened to ensure the woman was given adequate treatment by moving her to Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane Enugu as well as ensuring that the husband was arrested and arraigned in court.
The woman was discharged from the hospital last week and had gone back to Ibegwa-agu.
Residents on Wednesday commended Asogwa for the automatic employment which they said would help Chinonso to take care of herself and her children.
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Mr Matthias Areji, the. President-general of Ibegwa-agu community said what Asogwa did was highly commendable and demonstration of a good leader who cares for his people.
“I am happy and excited about the good gesture of the Chairman of Nsukka LG council on that woman in our community whose husband used cutlass to cut off her hand.
“This employment will not only help Chinonso get money to take care of herself and the children but will also keep her busy so that she will not think too much.
“Asogwa has once again demonstrated he is a man of the people, and God sent,” he said.
Speaking, Mrs Juliana Ugwu, a former councilor said she was not surprised on the automatic employment of Asogwa to Chinonso as the Chairman is a good man and had done very well in the area since he assumed office last year.
“Asogwa has a listening ear as well as sensitivity to the plight of people, his administration will be remembered as one of the best in Nsukka LG.
“I commend him immensely for the employment that will help Chinonso to have a source of income and livelihood,” she said.
The residents advised husbands and wives to avoid all forms of violence against each other but to learn how to amicably resolve any misunderstanding.
“It was unfortunate that Chinonso’s husband resorted to violence by using cutlass to cut off Chinonso’s hand on mere suspicion.
“Husbands and wives should love each other and resist the temptation of using violence to settle score no matter what happens,” he said.
When contacted, Asogwa (Nsukka Council Chairman) confirmed the automatic employment to Chinonso, noting that the employment would help reduce financial challenges for Chinonso as it would help her to have source of getting money.
“I foresee the challenges she will face in earning a living and supporting her children as a result of her disability, that is why I offered her the employment in Nsukka LG,” the council boss said.
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