Why my personal residence is home to 180 orphans – CEO Stanel Group
By Diana Omueza
Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, Chief Executive Officer, Stanel Group, says his personal residence is home to 180 orphans because of his vow to God to give vulnerable children hope for the future.
Uzochukwu spoke about the Jesus Only Friends International Orphanage (JOFIN), Jos, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja, on Tuesday.
He explained that the vow stemmed from his childhood perspective of the sufferings and challenges faced by orphans.
According to him, years ago he made a vow to the Almighty God to not only render services to orphans and vulnerable children, but to also make his home available to them.
“Today in keeping with that vow, I have made my personal residence an extension of JOFIN and available to about 180 orphans. This decision is not for recognition or publicity but to fulfill a promise I made years ago.
“My residence is today an additional section of the JOFIN, offering more children access to safe shelter, food, education, and a renewed sense of belonging.
“This act is also to motivate and remind these orphans that their circumstances does not define their destiny, they should dream big, see beyond their present struggles and believe in the greatness within them.”
The CEO said that the orphanage, established since 2020 in Plateau, believed that every child, regardless of background, carries a unique potential and purpose and with the right support, love, and guidance, could rise above their limitations and achieve extraordinary things.
He also said that this belief necessitated his commitment to support Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and widows with basic needs and empowerment to ensure financial independence and a sense of belonging in the society.
He, however, said that it does not mean that the orphanage was without challenges with respect to taking care of the orphans.
According to him, we are in dire need of some basics like water, daily meals, because we fed the children three times daily, clothing and shelter.
He called on kind spirited individuals in the society to contribute to bettering the lives of the orphans.
“They are our children and deserve better,” he said.
Uzochukwu also told NAN that aside his house being used as a shelter, the Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation (SUF) was also part of a deep spiritual covenant to give back to the society in a way that impacts lives.
“At SUF, we uphold the virtues of humanity and we believe true wealth is not measured by what we accumulate, but by how many lives we lift.
“The SUF has provided a borehole, rehabilitated a school, and equipped same with learning materials, but even at that, we still need assistance,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Bukola Adetoye/Deborah Coker
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