Ugbajo-Itsekiri U.S.A presents Palliative to Itsekiri Communities

A Non-Governmental Organization, Ugbajo Itsekiri U S A Inc., has reportedly distributed palliative worth thousands of naira to some Itsekiri communities as part of their efforts to cushion the sufferings occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic.

The palliative which included bags of rice, beans and garri, were given to people of Ubeji, Egbokodo, Ifie-kporo, Aja-Etan, Ijala-Ikeren, Sapele Itsekiri Community and Ajimele Communities.

Each of the communities received five bags of rice, five bags of beans and five bags of garri.

Representatives of Sapele Itsekiri Community with Mrs. Rebecca Isa Begho & Mr. Eyisan Omagbemi

The presentation which was done by the Vice President of Ugbajo-Itsekiri USA, Mrs. Rebecca Isa Begho, Mr. Eyisan Omagbemi, Patron of the group and some notable Itsekiri Chiefs, was held at the Palace of The Olu of Warri.

Addressing representatives of the communities, Mrs. Rebecca Isa Begho, admonished them to ensure that the palliative get to the vulnerable.

She thanked The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, “for his constant prayers and approval of the use of the Palace, and the Council of Chiefs for their time and support.”

Mrs. Isa Begho, appealed to the people to strictly adhere to the directives put in place by the government and World Health Organization such as regular washing of hands with soap and running water, or alcohol base sanitizer, use of nose mask, social distancing as well as personal hygiene at all times in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Responding, the representatives of the beneficiary communities thanked Ugbajo-Itsekiri USA for their timely contributions even in the face of the global economy breakdown and promised to distribute the palliative to the people that really needs it in their communities.

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