The Rotary Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan, District 9112, has brought joy to inmates of the House of Chloe Orphanage Home in Ikorodu by donating food items, clothing, household essentials and medical supplies, and free medical services.

Speaking during the visit, the President of the Club, Dr Sikiru Olubayo Ojo, explained that the gesture was intended to remind the residents that they are not alone during the Yuletide season.

“We want the children to feel loved and cared for, especially during this festive period,” Ojo said. The donated items included a 50-kilogramme bag of rice, vegetable oil, cartons of noodles, biscuits, evaporated milk, beverages and sachet custard, packs of tissue paper and sanitary towels.

Others are bags of clothes, customised bags, general medical consumables, ongoing free medical services, and a festive lunch and party for the children.

Ojo noted that the donations fulfilled a promise by their late president, Victor Femi-Fred, who prioritised members’ support for the orphanage. Founder of the Orphanage Home, Mrs Olukemi Olukoya, who received the items, expressed appreciation for the Rotary Club’s consistent support throughout the year.

According to her, the donations of food supplies, essential items, medical consumables, and the ongoing provision of free medical services have significantly impacted the children under their care.

Olukoya stated that the festive lunch and party created unforgettable memories for the children and everyone involved. She added that the collaborative efforts of the Rotary Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan and the House of Chloe Orphanage Home are a testament to the power of community involvement.

“This heartwarming celebration truly embodied the spirit of giving and compassion,” she added.