Edward, Mary Okpalaibekwe Foundation Gives Hope to Sick, Vulnerable People
Bassey BASSEY
The Edward and Mary Okpalaibekwe Foundation has provided critical support to individuals facing health and social challenges aimed at offering assistance that brings relief and renewed hope.
The foundation was established in memory of late Chief Sir Edward C. Okpalaibekwe and Lady Mary N. Okpalaibekwe.
The Foundation, founded on the values of compassion, service, and love is dedicated to giving back to society and improving the lives of the sick, vulnerable and elderly.
It has continued to make a meaningful impact in communities through its consistent humanitarian outreach programmes.
Through its monthly outreach initiatives, the Foundation has provides critical support to individuals facing health and social challenges, while offering assistance that brings relief and renewed hope.
This December was not left out as the Foundation embarked on annual Christmas outreach, a special initiative designed to spread love and kindness during the festive season.
The programme featured free medical check-ups, distribution of food items, and gifts to beneficiaries, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community are not left out during the season of love and sharing.
Speaking at the event, the President of the foundation, High Chief (Dr) Ferdinand Okpala(KSJI), said the organisation remains committed to honouring the legacy of their late Father Chief Sir Edward C. Okpalaibekwe and Lady Mary N. Okpalaibekwe by uplifting humanity and responding to the needs of the less privileged.
He reaffirmed its resolve to sustain and expand its outreach programmes, with the goal of touching more lives and strengthening community well-being through continuous acts of kindness and service
Beneficiaries of this year outreach commended the Foundation for its compassion-driven interventions, describing the initiatives as timely and life-changing.
