To commemorate the new year 2024, host and initiator of the Akanimo Foundation, Barr. Idara Ekanem represented by Mrs. Emem Umoibom celebrated children in the (South West Two) ward of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
The event which is the first edition to be held in the hospital also got an unprecedented solidarity boost from members of the management team of the Hospital led by the Chief Medical Director, Professor Jesse Otegbayo.
In her address, Mrs. Emem Umoibom said the celebration aimed to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year.
“We believe every child deserves a chance to smile, to dream, and to embrace life with both hands, and that is what this celebration is all about.” She said
She also added that the success of the celebration is attributed to the collective effort of sponsors and selfless volunteers.
The foundation also lavished numerous meals and gifts on the excited children including customised notebooks and writing materials specially designed for them.
Appreciating the Akanimo Cancer Foundation, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo expressed excitement that it reached out to preach happiness, joy, and comfort to the teeming patients in the hospital.
“The management will continue to support the foundation with every resource within its reach,” he pledged.
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