Founder and Chairman of Odus Oboro Foundation, Hycinth Odu, has stressed the need to assist the underprivileged in the society. He said touching lives of the needy fulfills biblical injunction on charity. He spoke when the Foundation gave out items to widows of Mbube communities in Ogoja Council of Cross River State.
 
The CEO of the Foundation explained that this year’s theme is “Joy of the World,” saying it is part of the Social Corporate Responsibility of the organisation.
 
He said: The Foundation came into existence three years ago with a view to reaching the unreached and bringing hope to the hopeless, which will spread joy to the whole world.”
 
In her remarks, the Director of the Foundation, Felicia Odu, explained that the organisation is faith-based and philanthropic in nature and focuses on giving succour to widows and the underprivileged, and scholarships to indigent children and the poor.
 
In a goodwill message, the clan head of Benkpe community, Buturo Anthony Obue, eulogised the group for its selflessness and expressed delight that he witnessed the outreach by the Foundation.
 
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Angela Akwong said they were overwhelmed with the show of love and described the Foundation as God-sent to widows and the poor.
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