NGO Rehabilitates Borehole, Pays 106 Pupils’ School Fees In C’River

Edith CHUKU

As part of efforts to reduce the effects of poverty, malnutrition and social injustice on children across Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organization, has paid the tuition fees of 106 pupils in Community Primary School, Bebuagbong, Obudu, in Cross River State.

This was done by Feed A Hungry Child With Briana Foundation FAHCWB, in collaboration with an international organization, Faithful Friends Foundation F3, on Tuesday.

The foundation, founded by an Abuja based Cross River born Lawyer, Briana Akpagu, also rehabilitated a community borehole located in the school.

The team also sensitized the pupils on their rights as Nigerian citizens.

Speaking, Akpagu who thanked F3 and other donors for their support expressed Excitement for the opportunity to put smile in the faces of parents and the pupils by clearing the school fees of the kids.

According to her, “I would like to extend my team’s gratitude to our silver sponsors; Frankbond Investment, Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Silvermaris Hotels, Obudu, for their support. We also thank the public for their encouragement, kindness, and prayers.

“The Feed a Hungry Child with Briana Foundation (FAHCWB) remains dedicated to our mission of drastically reducing the effects of poverty, malnutrition, and social injustice on children across Nigeria.”

Reacting, the Head Mistress of the School, Mrs. Juliana Ador, stated that the entire school was overwhelmed with joy over the gesture and prayed God to reward everyone involved in the foundation.

“I’m looking for the right words in appreciation. This is unprecedented. With the economic hardship in this country, reliving parents of the burden of paying fee for their wards this term is a great gesture.

“I also want to thank Briana and her team for refurbishing our borehole which has been faulty for a long time.

“This borehole does not feed only the school but the entire community. This explains why you can see so many Chiefs and community leaders who have come to say thank you”.

Speaking on behalf of other beneficiaries, a pupil, Adie Felix lipehunim, said, “I want to thank you and your foundation for paying our school fees.

“We promise to read our books and be of good conduct so that when we grow up, we’ll also have the opportunity to help people like this”.