Prince Abiodun Otepola launched the ABYEM Helping Aid
Foundation, aimed at providing hope, support, and empowerment to vulnerable
individuals across Nigeria, particularly the elderly and less privileged.
The event was graced by distinguished personalities including
Dr. Ibrahim Salaw, Sub Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at KWASU; Alhaji
Shamsideen Aregbe, Director of Budget for Kwara State; Pastor Mrs. Ife Olu,
Head of Department for Office Technology & Management at Federal Poly Offa
and CEO of Anike Empowerment Foundation; Dr. Jumoke Olaoye, Chairperson of the
Human Rights Commission, Kwara State; Dr. Segun Olarinoye, Head of Department
of Statistics at Kwara Polytechnic; Mrs. Yemisi Otepola (FCA), Project
Accountant at LIPW Kwara State; and Adeolu Otepola, Former Director of the NOA,
among others.
During the foundation's launch, Prince Abiodun Otepolu,
President of ABYEM Helping Aid Foundation, articulated the vision and mission
of the NGO, emphasizing its commitment to upholding the dignity and respect of
every individual, regardless of age or socio-economic status.
He acknowledged the efforts of the government while
underscoring the need for additional support to bridge existing gaps.
"We gather today to launch a new chapter in our
collective journey, one that promises hope, support, and empowerment for those
who need it most," stated Prince Abiodun Otepola.
"Our mission is clear: to care for the aged and less
privileged, ensuring they have access to basic necessities and opportunities
for economic and social development."
The foundation's goals are multifaceted, aiming to provide essential support such as food, shelter, healthcare assistance, and educational programs to enhance economic opportunities for its beneficiaries.
Additionally, ABYEM Helping Aid Foundation intends to
establish community centers for socialization and recreation, while fostering
partnerships with other organizations to amplify its impact nationwide.
"We vow to be the voice for the voiceless, the hope for
the hopeless, and the beacon of light in the darkest of times," Prince
Abiodun Otepolu affirmed.
In response to the foundation's launch, beneficiaries
expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support received. Adam Saka, one of the
beneficiaries, remarked, "God will continue to bless and prosper the president
of the foundation. The donations given to us will go a long way in helping us
alleviate the current economic challenges."
Similarly, Saka Ajao praised Prince Abiodun Otepolu's
philanthropic efforts, stating, "The financial has been a philanthropist
even before the launching of the foundation. May Almighty Allah continue to
bless him and give him more to live on earth."
Stakeholders, including Adeolu Otepola, former Director of the
National Orientation Agency (NOA), commended the initiative for addressing
contemporary societal challenges and called for collective efforts to replicate
such gestures across the nation.
"The objective is to lift families in Nigeria and Kwara out of poverty," Adeolu Otepola emphasized.
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