By Ovat Abeng
Touch-a-life Housing Initiative of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, has donated ten houses to ten widows in Oraifite community, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The official commissioning/handing over ceremony took place at the Radio House Oraifite, on Sunday.
Speaking briefly after the handing over, the state governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, applauded the founder of the Foundation, Sir Emeka Offor for his kind-hearted towards the welfare of the poor and the vulnerable people, particularly, the widows in the state and beyond.
He said the gesture was in line with the motto of the All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, “Onye gara nwaniya (be your brother’s keeper).
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The governor appeal to other well-to-do individuals to emulate Sir Emeka Offor kind gesture to make the society more better place for all.
On her address, the Vice President of the foundation and the wife of the founder, Barr. Mrs Adaora Emeka Ofor, said the Touch-A-Life Housing initiative was birthed four years ago, to assist widows who dignity, respect and safety is being shattered as a result of their husbands death.
She noted that the ten houses is the third phase project of the foundation.
While appealing to the government to enact law and make policies that would ensure widows are treated as respectable persons with a right to their husband properties, Mrs Offor, used the occasion to condole with the families of late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and Hon Onyeka Onwenu, pray God to accept their souls in peace.
Speaking also at the event, the Chief of Staff to Sir Emeka Offor, AIG Chris Okey Ezike rtd, said the ten houses were successfully completed and fully furnished to the 10 deserving widows.
According to him, “This noble initiative by Sir Offor exemplifies his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the less fortunate in his community. Not only has he provided these widows with comfortable and secure housing, but he has also managed to uplift their spirits by giving them a fresh start in life.
The houses is a true manifestation of Sir. Offor’s dedication and generosity. Each home has been meticulously furnished, ensuring that the widows have all the necessary amenities to live comfortably.
“This is a demonstration of his long-term commitment to uplifting the lives of those in need.
In light of his remarkable achievements, Sir Emeka Offor’s commendable actions deserve widespread recognition and support. His continued dedication to empowering widows in Anambra State and beyond is a shining example of how individuals can make a significant difference in the lives of others, the AIG stated.
The beneficiaries, in their separate appreciations, pray God to continued to bless and protect the benefactor, his wife and the entire management of the Foundation.
The event also witnessed the presence of the wife of the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Karimatu Mohammed Ali Pate, Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze, Majority leader of the State Assembly, Hon Ikenna Ofodile, the Executive Chairman of Inland Containers Nigeria Ltd. (ICNL), Mr Tope Borishade, among other dignitaries.