THE Commissioner for Information in Delta State, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has urged Nigerians to key into the pet project of the wife of Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa, the 05 Initiative.
Mr Ukah dropped the hint in Asaba while speaking at the public presentation of 05 Initiative, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) that is the pet project of Dame Okowa.
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According to him, activities of 05 Initiative has singled it out as a determined organization to cater for the needy in the society, noting that such NGO should be appreciated by all and sundry.
"Within one year of setting up this NGO, you can see a credible organization that is working hard to make the less privileged in the society happy," the Commissioner said.
He added, "As you can see, 05 Initiative has provided water and other facilities for prisoners, facilitated the release of more than forty inmates suffering in prisons because of their inability to pay their options of fines; the organization has paid hospital bills of those who could not afford such bills; paid school fees for indigent students.
"What can be more heart-touching than setting up sickle cell centres in different hospitals? We all need to support 05 Initiative in these ventures, if you don't have money, pray for them to succeed. The wealthy in the society and other NGOs deserve to partner with 05 Initiative because, we have a credible woman, Dame Okowa at the helm of affairs and don't forget the activities of 05 Initiative were backed by Biblical injunctions."
He lauded the large turn out of people for the event, especially, women, observing that the lectures delivered at the occasion were eye openers for parents on how to prevent sickle cell disorder, and manage it when it happens.
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