Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, a non-denominational ministry, opened the first-ever Old People’s Home and Orphanage in Imo State on Monday.
The Seraphic Home, located in Mgbirichi, Ohaji Egbema, near Owerri, was commissioned by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, who described it as a watershed in the provision of care for the elderly, needy and less privileged.
Uzodimma praised the Spiritual Director of Zion Ministry, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi, for “thinking home” and bringing meaningful development to the state. He added that he was delighted with the choice of Imo State for such an impactful project.
According to the governor, “Evangelist Ebuka’s decision to expand the ministry’s operations in Imo has placed the state on a path to greater global recognition” —a vision he had foreseen when initially allocating land for the ministry’s headquarters in Ngor Okpala.
In his welcome remarks, Evangelist Ebuka Obi said that the home was built to care for orphans and the elderly, especially those without anyone to support them. He invited the elderly without caregivers to take advantage of the facility, which offers free accommodation and care.
“This state-of-the-art facility will provide a safe and nurturing environment for orphans and elderly individuals, offering them a sense of belonging and care. The home will provide shelter, food, clothing, education, and healthcare, and ensure that the residents receive the support they need to thrive,” Evangelist Ebuka disclosed. He said the home would provide comprehensive care for old people and orphans free of charge, adding that more of such projects would be cited in other parts of the country.
Ebuka concluded that the Seraphic Orphanage and Home for the Elderly will be a safe space for vulnerable populations to receive care and support, community engagement and volunteerism opportunities, and a platform for skills development and capacity building for caregivers and staff.
Zion Ministry’s Seraphic Home foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation that touches and impacts lives positively and promotes the welfare of others. It runs a range of programmes that support disadvantaged and impoverished families by providing scholarships for different levels of education for over 60 children yearly and funding for patients who cannot afford life-sustaining treatment and pay hospital bills for various health challenges.
