Nollywood actress, Grace Agbo, who made the headline recently when she became a firefighter marked her birthday visiting with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi, Benue State.
Agbo who used the occasion to launch her foundation the Grace Agbo Foundation (GAF), expressed her worry of the plight of IDPs which she said guided her decision to celebrate the occasion with them on her birthday, a day often set aside for personal thanksgiving to God.
“It gives me sleepless nights that our people have become refugees in their own country, due to no fault of theirs. I decided to reach out to the needy and encourage others to follow suit.”
On how she managed to avoid controversy, as well as wade of negative male advances being a member of the film industry she said, “The fear of God in me and knowing that I am public servant. There are codes and ethics I cannot disobey as a firefighter. These things help me behave well and stay focused.
“To the glory of God, I am able to cope with unserious advances with my serious mindedness. I am focused, so, before coming to me, not to be rude, but you must understand my personality. That’s how I have been able to cope with the male folk.
Agbo who just featured in a yet to be released movie entitled My American Husband in which stars alongside actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, disclosed that the movie has the makings of a blockbuster. She further announced her intent to venture into film production and multimedia services.
The highlight of the event was the celebrant’s distribution of food items, toiletries, soft drinks, footwears and providing free haircuts service for the hundreds of IDPs in the camp.
