A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Delta Pikin Initiative, has feted 120 orphans and 30 elderly women through its yearly give back project, held in Warri, Delta State.
The organisation’s founder, Blessing Enyamuke, said the initiative with the theme: “Of One Hand,” is aimed at supporting the vulnerable in remote communities across Delta State.
According to her, the project, which kicked off on February 26, at CleverMinds Educational Centre (a free school for orphans) in Iyara, Warri; has over 100 orphan beneficiaries, who were taught the importance of education, while items like notebooks, stationeries, school uniforms and sandals, bags and food were distributed.
Noting the importance of caring for the elderly, Enyamuke said that providing good care to the elderly helps them from depression and feeling isolated.
The organisation also visited Our Lady of Peace Orphanage Home in Ugbromo, where 20 inmates received notebooks, clothing, stationery, food supplies and financial aid.
“We further visited Fhopas Old People’s Home, where we extended support to the aged. In addition to providing food and financial aid, we also offered caregiving services by assisting with cleaning and maintaining the home’s surroundings,” she said.
Expressing gratitude towards the commissioner of environment, Delta State, Ejiro Jamani, other commissioners and donors for supporting the project, she urged other bodies and well-to-do individuals to emulate the gesture.
Enyamuke also urged the government not to neglect the vulnerable and instead, put in place realistic reforms to alleviate their sufferings.
