An anti-corruption organisation, Network Against Corruption and Human Trafficking (NACAT), has stressed the need to address the plight of the most vulnerable Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and religion.

NACAT Executive Director, Samson Tega, made this observation yesterday in Abuja during NACAT’s charitable visit to the Poorest of the Poor Rehabilitation Center, commonly known as ANAWIM Home, Abuja, to donate food items, toiletries and cash.

ANAWIM Home is operated by a voluntary, non-political and non-profit-making church body – the Missionary Sisters of the Poorest of the Poor (MSPP).

Noting that the group has decided to adopt ANAWIM Home as its annual beneficiary, Tega said the gesture was part of NACAT’s commitment as a pro-democracy civil society organization to give back to the society through the orphanage home.

Speaking at the center, Tega, moved by the stories and impactful activities, declared that NACAT would officially adopt the center as its annual CSR beneficiary.

He further revealed plans of the group to extend its support through the adoption of the center for an upcoming school partnership program scheduled to be unveiled next year.

The Director expressed gratitude to the center, acknowledging that he initially anticipated meeting an orphanage but was pleasantly surprised to discover a substantial rehabilitation center.

Earlier in her welcome address, Sister Augustina Malogun, the general coordinator of MSPP, provided the NACAT team with insights into the activities of the rehabilitation center.

Highlighting its 27-year existence, she disclosed that the center serves as a haven for less-privileged individuals, comprising orphans, those grappling with mental health challenges, abandoned infants and children, as well as young girls facing unwanted pregnancies and engaged in prostitution.

Sister Augustina speaking on their achievements, stated that their success in rehabilitating individuals, facilitating their reunion with their families and providing homes for those without homes are some of the things they do.

“For those without families, the center provides a supportive home environment for as long as needed”, she added.

She revealed that the center collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies, including the police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), as well as Social Welfare.

Tega was accompanied by Barrister Ovie Justice, Director of Legal Operations and Stanley Ugabge, the Operations Manager.