IN commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, a non-governmental organisation, Eze Mitchel Egbukole Foundation , on Sunday observed its annual tradition on the street and Churches in Owerri, Imo state.
The Foundation , which prioritises the needs of Imo Citizens, especially vunarable women and children, on Sunday, shard writing materials, as well as, fed over 2000 children in Owerri.
This year’s edition touched Egbu and it’s evarions
The Foundation also visited SS Philip and James, Egbu where they also shared writing materials and food.
Project Director, Ugochukwu Opara , in his remark stated that this year was exceptional owing to the peculiarity of IPOB’s sit at home order.
According to her, although it started with difficulties in raising the need number 2000 children targeted for the programme, eventually more than 2,100 were fed.
Opara said the beneficiaries were given food and drinks, cookies, hygiene kits, books and pens as well as water bottles.
He said thia year’s program was funnded by it”s President, Chief. Ikenna Egbukole.
According to him, “The group’s primary focus has been to train and equip children with basic tools and skills that will set the tone for a better life for them and their families.” .
