Anambra Commissioner for Women Commends Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation for Prioritizing Childcare in their Programs
By Uzo Ugwunze
Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon Mrs Ify Obinabo has commended Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation for intentionally prioritizing child caring activities in their vision and Programs.
Speaking at Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon Mrs Ify Obinabo who was the Special Guest of Honor at the closing ceremony of the long vacation/holiday program sponsored cum organized by Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation also urged public spirited individuals and organizations of the need to always factor children and the less privileged into their activities.
Madam Commissioner Obinabo as the mother of all children educated the participating children on what they were expected to do anytime they find themselves in a situation of abuse or any illicit advances towards sexual immorality.
She also encouraged participants to embrace agriculture and farming as an alternative or another source of sustenance and means of generating income for the family.
Earlier in her address Founder, Ojoto Rising Star Charity Foundation, Chief Mrs. Amaka Awogu, said that the one week activity-packed program organized by the Foundation which ended on Saturday held simultaneously at Ojoto Uno and Ojoto Obofia quarters of Ojoto Community.
"Ojoto Rising Stars: A Beacon of Hope for Children in Eastern Nigeria.
For years, children in the Eastern part of Nigeria have lived under the shadow of insurgency, kidnappings, enforced sit-at-home orders, and relentless violence. These experiences have left scars—disrupting education, weakening emotional resilience, and creating an urgent need for intentional healing and structured therapy.
"In response to this crisis, the first Reading and Learning Therapy Initiative was launched in Ojoto, with the invaluable support of His Royal Highness, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, and Dr. Emeka C. Uzoh. This initiative, now known as Ojoto Rising Stars, was carefully designed to bridge the educational and emotional development gap for children deeply affected by instability.
"We also recognize the unwavering dedication of Ezeouzue Chinonye Promise (Ajibo), whose commitment and contributions have been instrumental to the growth of this vision.
"Today, Ojoto Rising Stars proudly stands as a transformative force, creating opportunities for children to dream beyond their current realities. By focusing on vocabulary building, critical thinking, and analytical skills, the program equips children not just to learn, but to thrive.
"It is more than a program—it is a movement of hope, healing, and empowerment for the next generation, said Mrs Awogu.
According to a Stakeholder/Sponsor, Dr. Emeka Uzoh, Parts of Ojoto Rising Stars vision and mission is nurturing the natural curiosity and talents of our children.
"We are thankful that ndi Ojoto has embraced this vision. Parents active response and support of our programs; ensuring their children seize the opportunities to wonder, to explore, to grow, discover their potential, and develop an enduring “I can do” attitude.
"Ojoto Akanasato community and leadership continues to stand firmly behind our goals; and with the support of dedicated sponsors, the impact is already visible.
"We remain hopeful that in the future, more donors will come on board, helping us expand these beacons of hope and knowledge to all our children who turned up to register for programs.
"Hopefully, no child should ever be turned away. It is our dream that Ojoto Rising Star Summer programs will be embraced by Ojoto Akanasato as Ojoto Annual Children’s Educational Camp", Uzoh said.
