2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said: “In continuation of my sacrifice and determination to contribute to critical areas of development, and deep concern for the less privileged in our midst, and in the spirit of the season, I visited St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults, Igboukwu today. St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults at Igboukwu is a profoundly impactful institution under the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. I was deeply moved by the selfless service being rendered to some of the most vulnerable members of our society – orphaned children and elderly individuals who have no one to care for them.
“As a token of support and encouragement, I made a donation of ₦10 million to assist in the running and sustenance of the home. This is but a modest contribution to a cause that embodies love, compassion, and service to humanity. I sincerely thank the Diocese, under the leadership of Peter Cardinal Okpaleke for their commitment to human dignity and the common good. Their work is a shining example of the Church’s mission in action. I assured them of my continued closeness and support, and I urge well-meaning individuals to remember such homes in their charitable efforts.
“May we never forget that a society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. With our collective support, a new Nigeria is possible.”
In continuation of my sacrifice and determination to contribute to critical areas of development, and deep concern for the less privileged in our midst, and in the spirit of the season, I visited St. Martin’s Orphanage and Home for the Lonely Adults, Igboukwu today.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 21, 2025
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