Reps member tasks Nigerian leaders on welfare of underprivileged.
The Deputy Majority Chief Whip in the House of Representatives, Rep. Nkiruika Onyejeocha has called on Political Leaders and other sectors of the Nigerian economy on the need to prioritize the welfare of the underprivileged groups across the country.
Onyejocha, member representing Isuikwato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency gave the charge in Abuja, while handing over multi-million naira food items and other provisions to the Charity Hope and Faith, Orphanages Home, Apo Dutse, Abuja and Mother Theresa Children’s Home Gwarimpa- Abuja, to mark her 52nd birthday.
Onyejocha who also unveiled plans to embark on outreach to Widows in Abia State, underscored the need for urgent interventions of spirited individuals, organisations and philanthropists seek the forgotten and cater to the need of the underprivileged.
She also called on people in authorities and the well-to-do to cut down on needless celebrations and fanfare and do more to reach poor children and families in the fringes of the country, the orphans who have no one and youths who are wandering about.
“This trying period calls for sacrifice, love and commitment from everyone of us who could afford to give selflessly, from what we have, to those who are in need. “It is a service to God and humanity to do good to all people irrespective of creed and backgrounds, and there is nothing more pleasing to the heart than making out time to reach out to others in need.”
She also promised to continue to sustain her Outreach to the Widows in Abia State, while expressing her gratitude to family, friends and constituents who taken to the social media to celebrate her birthday.
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