Foreign Group Donates 30 Wheel Chairs to Mrs. Obiano's NGO

(L-R): Chief (Mrs.) Obiano, in a handshake with the facilitator of the donation, Mrs. Nneka Onwudiwe (in red), Hon Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr. Victoria Chikwelu(Extreme right) and SSA Donor Agencies, Mr. Ernest Adinweruka at the presentation….

Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), a pet project of the first lady of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano has received international recognition and support following the donation on Thursday of 30 brand new Wheel Chairs ‎ by a United States of America-based group, Grace Project International to CAFE at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia, Awka. 

While receiving the mobility aides, Mrs. Obiano expressed profound appreciation on behalf of CAFE for the recognition and support saying, "I am overwhelmed with joy because I wasn't expecting it. I always thought I am alone in my effort but your wonderful gesture ‎has shown that Ndi Anambra and indeed people around the world are appreciative of what we are doing in CAFE. These Wheel chairs are coming at the right time when we are setting up the Old People’s Home in the

three Senatorial Districts, and I have no doubt some of the aged will need it for mobility."

Mrs. Obiano stated that CAFE is committed to supporting the vulnerable and those who can't fend for themselves and explained that it is through such gestures that her NGO which is run with donor support is able to augment its efforts and implement her numerous programmes.

She therefore, called on wealthy Ndi Anambra and interested donors to emulate the example of Grace Project International, and partner with CAFE to improve the fortunes of the indigent and physically challenged persons.

Facilitator of the Grace Project International donation and Special Assistant, Donor Agency, Mrs. Nneka Onwudiwe, said that they were able to attract 30 brand new Wheelchairs to support the exemplary work of CAFÉ in support of vulnerable persons.

She confirmed that Grace Project International has indicated willingness to partner CAFÉ in the implementation of its intervention programmes in the health sector, stressing that the donor agencies teams are also ready and eager to partner and facilitate more fruitful collaborations with CAFÉ.    

Presenting the Wheelchairs, Senior Special Assistant, Donor Agencies, Mr. Ernest Adinweruka assured the wife of the governor that the programmes of CAFÉ are laudable and that she will be supported to succeed.

The donor, Grace Project International conducts regular health mission to Nigeria up to six times a year to support healthcare delivery services. 

It should be recalled that Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has made spirited effort and has shown commitment to caring for the needy and support for the indigent and the physically challenged persons through her NGO, CAFÉ.