Emmanuel lkpeama
A non-profit organisation,the Bigways International Women of Faith Foundation in conjunction with the Eastern Union, Lagos Branch in furtherance to its vision to provide humanitarian assistance to alleviate the sufferings amongst women and children, visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, Lagos on Saturday 26, April 2025,to provide emotional and financial support to indigent parents of children and adults battling with different ailments at the hospital.
The event tagged “Health Care Support Outreach” with the theme: Medical bill payment support to the needy saw members of the foundation of both Bigways international women of faith foundation and that of Eastern union paid an unscheduled visit to the hospital as they several wards in the hospital such as the male wards, female ward and the children wards.
The organization visit saw hope ignited among the beneficiaries as the charity organisation gave cash support of N20,000 to over 200 patients including children from indigent families. The cash donation which many beneficiaries considered as a timely intervention was gladly received especially by parents of the sick children who expressed their gratitude for their kind gesture.
Thanking the organisation for identifying with them in their time of need,the beneficiaries said the cash gift will go a long way in helping them offset some of their bills.
Speaking with newsmen,the Founder, Deaconess Juliet Ndukaku said that the NGO is a non-profit organization that provides free healthcare support for the vulnerable and the poor, give hope to the hopeless and put smiles in the lives of the needy in the society.
She noted that the group, as part of its commitment to identifying with the needy amongst the vulnerable and indigent decided to pay a visit to the hospital to assist and support the vulnerable with cash award.
Deaconess Ndukaku stated that the essence of the project was borne out of their organizational goal which is centered on humanitarian services to affect lives positively, put smiles on people’s faces even in the current face of hardship witnessed in the society.
“Before now l have this passion in touching lives because l grew up in an environment whereby we need to struggle to survive in life and today I see myself in a position where I can assist and support so many lives that have no one to run to for assistance ”
“We decided to come with this initiative of how we can render service to humanity and giving support in the society by touching the lives of the widows, children and the orphans in the society. Eastern union saw this and decided to partner with us so that we can pay bills of some of the indigent and vulnerable persons in the hospital ”
“Though before now we have been touching lives for the past two years as we have visited those in the prison yard, the orphanage home and gave out free medical treatment for people of Jakande Estate in Ejigbo community.
“This time around we decided to come to LUTH and see those at the orthopedic ward, children that are from indigent homes so as to offer assistance to their families to enable them to get the needed medical treatment to overcome their predicament,”she said
She called on individuals and the general public especially privileged individuals in the society to spare a thought for the sick and show them love by extending assistance.
“My message to people out there is that in whichever way and however little you can afford, please extend and give out to those who are in need. Lend a helping a hand, it goes a long way. It might not solve the entire problem but it goes a long way in affecting lives,”
“Remember this is the season of love and we have decided to show this love to this ones,many people out there may not understand the value of life as we don’t see those who are in pain and to tell you the truth,we were marveled with the kind of cases we saw today,we have agreed to come back again because we saw that many people in here needs our assistance aside the fact that we paid bills of some children and adults”she submitted.
The founder went further to appreciate the LGA Oshodi Isolo chairman of the labour party,Bishop Remigus Agu, the Eastern Union, Lagos Branch, Trisonent Meta Verse, Staff of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), doctors and nurses, Mr Joseph Kalu Chisco Energy, Oil and Gas zonal Chairman Nupeng,Comrade Oluwasegun Ekun,Mr Offor Emmanuel (Canada) and Mr Emeka Nwakanma.
Also, appreciated was Dr Jairus who was the contact person,Mrs Ebere Ojo,Mrs Light,Publicity Secretary-the Bigways International Women of Faith Foundation
Calling on the public to buy into the vision of the Bigways International Women of Faith Foundation in affecting lives as no humanitarian service aimed at affecting life’s that will go unrewarded by God.
Lending his voice, the State Chairman of Eastern union, Comrade Barth Echefu opined that the union is not only about advocacy but also in touching lives and giving the necessary support to the vulnerables in the society.
He said that their visit to LUTH is in tandem with their service to humanity, noting that most deaths witnessed are caused out of high cost of treatment and the rising high cost of medication in our various hospitals.
Comrade Echefu said,”what prompted this movement was to put smiles on the face of the vulnerable and to encourage them not to loose faith in God.
“We are there in our comfort after celebrating Eid-el-fitr and that of Easter, nobody has realized what God has done to them and the only way we can say thank you to Jesus is by trying to touch lives especially the vulnerable ones who are sick,those out of their heart desire wants to be like us, those who are not privileged. We decided to put smiles in the lives of the vulnerable and meet the needs of them.”he stated
While urging the government to assist the health care scheme, considering the high cost in medication presently witnessed and to look into the subsiding of the health care sector as most preventable deaths are due to lack of finance and getting the right treatment, stating that subsidizing it will go a long way.
The LGA Oshodi /Isolo Women leader of Labour Party,Mrs Commie Uyanna applauded the Big ways international women of faith foundation for the kind gesture towards the vulnerable, noting that the organization has deem it fit to put smiles and give hope to the hopeless which is highly commendable.
“There is a passage of the bible that l love so much”whatsoever you do to the least of thy brother, that is you do unto me “which is to say that the foundation coming to the hospital to give hope and support goes a long way and l know that those with special care will be happy for the visit”said Uyanna.
She urge different organization, political leaders to always support the needy as it will go a long way in extending the life span of the individual , while calling on the public to buy into the vision of the Bigways International Women of Faith Foundation in affecting lives as no humanitarian service aimed at affecting life’s that will go unrewarded by God.
Pastor Paul Abiodun Afotnta,a representative of the Trisonent Meta Verse commended the Bigways International and the founder, Deaconess Juliet for the initiative, affirming that good health is a major factor in ones life.
Investigator news reports that the team was received with warmth and gratitude as they arrived at the hospital, ready to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Guided by the hospital’s officers from the social welfare department, Mrs.Ranti led the team through the hospital’s emergency and pediatric wards.
Mrs.Ranti expressed gratitude to the Bigways International women of faith foundation for their generosity and kindness towards the vulnerable patients.
She emphasized the importance of collective efforts in assisting those in need, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by many indigent patients in accessing essential healthcare services.
