Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, Donates ₦6 Million and Essential Supplies to Orphanages in Aba and Umuahia
In a continued demonstration of compassion and commitment to the welfare of vulnerable communities, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of Abia State Governor, has donated ₦6 million, along with substantial food items and toiletries, to six orphanages and destitute homes in Aba and Umuahia. Each institution received ₦1 million in cash, over 30 bags of 50kg rice, various food supplies, and essential toiletries. Additionally, caregivers at each facility were granted cash support in recognition of their dedication and hard work.
The beneficiaries of this generous outreach include:
1. Ahiaeke Motherless Babies Home
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦150,000
2. Agape Charity Home, Avodim, Ipupe-Amuba Ubakala
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦150,000
3. So-Said Charity Homes for Vulnerable Persons, Amibo Ubakala
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦150,000
4. St. Vincent De Paul Center for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦150,000
5. Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦150,000
6. SDA Motherless Babies Home
• Cash Donation: ₦1,000,000
• Caregivers’ Support: ₦100,000
Represented by Mrs. Adaeze Emetu, the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Otti emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their welfare is prioritized. She commended 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.
