From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
Uromi Like Minds Initiative (ULMI) has feted inmates in the Home for the Elderly in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Addressing newsmen at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the organisation who also doubles as the Welfare Committee Chairman, Sebastine Osita, said the yearly charitable scheme for the less privileged and the elderly has come to stay.
He said: These activities, among others, are actually the main reasons our organisation is in existence and will continue to embark on it as long as God enables us through His Grace.”
Executive Chairman of the organisation, Sylvester Ekpen, stressed the importance of reaching out to the poor and downtrodden.
“One of the aims and objectives of ULMI is to carry out works of charity and reach out to the less privileged within our community.
“As an organisation, we have stayed true to this goal and recently concluded our fourth consecutive annual welfare outreach to some of our adopted targets, including The Catholic Church Home for the Elderly as well as the Local Bone Treatment Homes, all in Uromi, Edo State.
“This annual token brings enormous joy to the beneficiaries and we are pleased to be the vessels through which God provides some of their needs,” he said.
Also in a message, Secretary General of the association, Darlington Okpebholo Ray, appreciated members of the organisation for their steadfastness and commitment to the cause which has brought smiles to many faces in Uromi.
He particularly singled out the organisation’s director of project, Ken Edenojie, who he described as a workaholic who does everything to ensure their activities come out successfully at home.