Edo State's First Lady Lara Oshiomhole donates N2m, clothes, books to IDPs

The Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs. Lara Oshiomhole, has donated the sum of N2 million, on behalf of the Benin state government, for the upkeep of the Internally Displaced Persons at their camp in Uhogua near Benin City, Edo State.
The Governor’s wife paid a courtesy visit to the camp, on Friday, also presented items, including clothes, footwear, books, toiletries and other materials running into millions of naira to the IDPS.
She said the state would do everything possible to make life as comfortable as possible for persons in the camp.

 Her Words,

 “this visit is a follow up to our earlier visit and as we did promise, the government and people of Edo State are ready to make you as comfortable as possible.

“We are fully aware of the circumstances that made you to leave your homes and we are sure that in a very short time, peace will return to every part of Nigeria. Let me emphasise that you are at home anywhere in Nigeria.

“We are planning to come back so that we can have a party together and know more about each other.

“Edo State has promised to provide an enabling environment that will enhance your education and general well-being.

“Towards that end, I am here today with some of the regular requirements for your welbeing. While we understand that nothing can be provided as adequate replacement for the comfort of your homes, it is our resolve to ensure that you have all that can humanly be made available.

“Today, every person in this camp will have pairs of changeable clothes, foot wear, books and household basic toiletries such as soap.

“Let me use this opportunity to encourage you once again to take advantage of the warmth and facilities provided by the people and government of Edo State to enhance your opportunities in this great country. Prepare yourselves for the future through the skills acquisition and education.

“I promise to do everything possible to make your life easier here. On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I will like to donate the sum of N2 milllion for the upkeep of the camp.

“Please, let the children all have the right sizes of clothes, so that the next time we come here, they will all have the right clothes on and they will be like every other kid out there, so nobody will ever know that they are in a camp.”

Nwa Mara Nma. Mrs Oshiomole...