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About 1500 children across Nigeria have been given a reason to smile.
NewsmakersNG learnt that the MTN Foundation put smiles on the faces of the children in 36 institutions across the nation with gifts of foodstuff and baby care products.
Dennis Okoro, Director, MTN Foundation, stated: “The provision of basic living amenities and consumables to the less privileged is critical to the growth and development of our country. We are passionate about this and that is what these initiatives are about, making life better for the children of this great nation.”
The management of the homes visited expressed their gratitude for MTN Foundation’s care, which they described as timely and uplifting.
MTN Foundation Director, Mrs Mosun Bello-Olusoga noted that “Children’s homes, such as these, typically have a hard time sourcing funds. We all need to do our part; we all need to do more. Moments like these give us the opportunity to step out, reach out and show love.”
During each visit, MTN staff and representatives of the Foundation spent time with the children, talking about life, interests and inspirations as well as playing with the kids.
“These are very special places with very special children. Bursting with ideas, kids are such great dreamers not bound by perceived limitations. They are so full of love, children are an inspiration to us all! I am grateful and honoured to have been part of this,” said Adekemi Adisa, a General Manager in MTN’s Human Resources Division.
Places visited included Kids with a Vision Foundation, Jos; Katsina children’s home; Al Ansar Home, Abuja; Bethesda Home for the Blind, Lagos; Grace Orphan Rescue Foundation, Rivers; Eruobodo Centre for Special Needs Children, Ogun; Ancilla motherless babies home, Imo, and Save the Child Motherless and Abandoned Babies Home, Owerri, Imo State.
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