Abia First Lady Visits Charity homes, Donates ₦6 Million, Food Items, Toiletries

The wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has extended her benevolence to six orphanages and destitute homes in Aba and Umuahia, donating cash, food items, and toiletries as part of her ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities.

Each home received a cash donation of ₦1,000,000, alongside over 30 50kg bags of rice, other food supplies, and toiletries. Additionally, caregivers in each facility were given cash support to appreciate their dedication and hard work.

The beneficiaries of the donations include:

1. 1: Ahiaeke Motherless Babies Home
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦150,000
2. 2: Agape Charity Home, Avodim, Ipupe-Amuba Ubakala
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦150,000
3. 3: So-Said Charity Homes for Vulnerable Persons, Amibo Ubakala
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦150,000
4. 4: St. Vincent De Paul Center for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦150,000
5. 5: Bgwa Road Motherless Babies Home
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦150,000
6. 6: SDA Motherless Babies Home
   Donation: ₦1,000,000
   Caregivers: ₦100,000

During the outreach, Mrs. Otti, represented by the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their welfare is prioritized.

She applauded the coordinators and caregivers for their selfless dedication to humanitarian services, particularly their care for vulnerable children.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs Maureen Aghukwa, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Poverty Alleviation and Vulnerable Groups, Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Otti for her impactful initiative, appreciating the caregivers for their tireless efforts in providing care and support.

Leaders of the benefitting homes, including Rev. Sister Maria Anita Ogbonna of Ahiaeke Motherless Babies Home and Madam Oyibo Okonkwo of Agape Charity Home lauded the administration of Governor Alex Otti and his wife for their compassion and focus on the welfare of destitute homes. They prayed for God’s blessings and wisdom upon them as they continue to serve the state.

Notably, earlier in the year, Mrs. Otti personally visited Susana Homes at Ukwa East, where she donated ₦1,000,000, Bags of rice, food items, and other essentials to further support their operations.

This outreach underscores Mrs. Otti’s commitment to championing the cause of vulnerable communities in Abia State, bringing hope and care to those in need.