Harboursandport.com: Lagos – April 09, 2026: A newly established non-profit organisation, God’s Sufficiency City of Hope Foundation, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, embarked on a food outreach programme benefiting over 50 widows and elderly residents in the Akesan area of Lagos State.
Speaking
during the outreach, the Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Mrs. Olajumoke
Akinyemi, said the initiative was driven by a desire to give back to society
and support vulnerable groups, following her retirement from the Lagos State
Civil Service after 30 years of dedicated service.
She noted
that the programme was timely, as it was designed to support beneficiaries
during the Ramadan Eid-al-Fitr and the forthcoming Easter celebrations.
“I have a
passion for humanity—to touch lives and restore hope. After my retirement, I
received a divine call to establish this foundation. We obtained the necessary
approvals in September 2025 and have since set up a team of Trustees to drive
its activities,” she said.
Mrs.
Akinyemi emphasised that the selection process for beneficiaries was
transparent and inclusive, ensuring that support reached those most in need.
She
explained that the Foundation partnered with the Obadore Akesan Central CDA
Executives, who helped distribute eligibility forms to identify widows and
elderly individuals aged 65 and above within the community. The Foundation
further conducted its own screening to validate the final list of
beneficiaries.
She expressed appreciation to the Trustees for funding the maiden outreach and acknowledged the financial and moral support received from some CDA Chairmen in Akesan and the Alakesan of Akesan for releasing his palace as venue to hold the programme.
The Founder
also called on well-meaning Nigerians and philanthropists to support the
initiative to enable its expansion across Lagos State and beyond. She
encouraged beneficiaries to remain hopeful and optimistic about the future.
In his
remarks, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abereijo Abidemi, Oduala I Ogunjobi III, the
Alakesan of Akesan, commended Mrs. Akinyemi for her generosity and commitment
to community service after retirement. Represented by High Chief Ismaila
Aberuagba, the monarch assured the Foundation of the palace’s continued support
and urged beneficiaries to remain positive and resilient.
Also
speaking, the Coordinator of the Akesan Obadore Joint CDA, Alhaji Adeyemi
Wasiu, expressed gratitude to the Foundation for the impactful intervention.
“While some
organisations have previously visited the community, the scale and quality of
items provided by God’s Sufficiency City of Hope Foundation stand out. These
supplies will sustain beneficiaries for over a month,” he said.
On behalf of
the beneficiaries, Mrs. Roseline Iheanachu commended the Foundation for its
fairness and generosity, noting that her nomination came through her CDA
Chairman.
“This
support is very significant, especially in this period of economic hardship. We
are grateful and pray for continued growth and success for the Foundation,” she
said.
The outreach
also featured a social awareness session on coping with loneliness and
emotional wellbeing, delivered by Mrs. Omisore Oluwakemi, as well as a
motivational talk focused on hope, community love, and support.
Items
distributed included rice, beans, garri, spaghetti, and groundnut oil.
God’s
Sufficiency City of Hope Foundation is a Lagos-based non-profit organization
with a mission to restore hope through life-changing support, inclusive
opportunities and sustainable empowerment.
The
Foundation focuses on Child education, youth empowerment, widow support,
elderly care, advocacy for the marginalized, among others.
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