Groups Advocate Free Education, Medicare

The Firefighters Outreach Project, in collaboration with the Female Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Network International, is advocating for free education and medical treatment for Nigerians to address the economic hardship, especially as the World all over celebrates the International Women’s Day.

The foundation conducted a two-day outreach program in Abuja, where they provided food items to the vulnerable at an Orphanage home known as FACADO and also distributed educational materials to secondary students.

Speaking at the event, Founder and CEO of the Firefighters Outreach Project, Miriam Virgo, stated that her decision to give back to society in Nigeria was motivated by her experience witnessing children begging for alms on the streets.

Keeping in line with the theme of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the foundation is moving to address the economic disempowerment and inspiring inclusion. Additionally, they donated food items to widows in the Chika community in Abuja.

Virgo said: “I am a bit concerned about the hardships Nigerians are going through, I understand because there seems to be a huge disparity between the rich and the poor. And I think that you know, it should be nice for people to get help and the children should be able to go to school with funding and medical treatment.

“I think people on a low income should be supported like in the UK, people that are not working, the government will give them money and the medical bills is free. So it would be nice to see the same sort of thing over here.”

Speaking on behalf of the FACADO Orphanage Home, Mrs. Ngozi Anih George, lamented over the rising costs of school fees and other expenses, including fuel and electricity.

She appealed to the public, Nigerians, and philanthropists to support them in providing education, food and healthcare to the children under their care.

In her remarks, the Founder of the Female Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Network International, Mrs. Anne Marie, explains that their mission is to eradicate poverty, particularly for women and the disadvantaged, adding to her solving purpose is to eradicate poverty for life, especially for the women and the culture.

Marie emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in providing support to those in need. As part of their efforts, they selected specific homes, schools, and individuals facing disabilities or poverty to offer assistance and encourage others to join in their endeavors.

The groups are committed to celebrating the International Women’s Day by making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals. They believe that through collective efforts and extending helping hands, significant changes can be made to improve the lives of women, children, and the less fortunate.