Ambience of Hope Foundation (AHEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated essential items valued at more than N7 million to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and residents around the Karu area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Beneficiaries at the ECWA Comprehensive Medical Centre, Customs Hospital, and other parts of Karu received a variety of supplies, including baby wardrobes, diapers, baby baths, toiletries, wrappers, detergents, and additional relief items as part of the organisation’s humanitarian outreach.
The initiative, themed “Mother-Baby Maternity Empowerment,” marked the foundation’s fifth anniversary and is a continuation of its commitment to empowerment and community development.
Speaking during the distribution, AHEF’s National President, Ambassador Alexandra Olusola-Olukomo, said the outreach was inspired by her personal journey through an extraordinarily difficult pregnancy that lasted 52 months—an experience she described as life-changing after enduring three miscarriages.
“This foundation was born out of my pain and eventual joy. After experiencing the unimaginable—carrying a pregnancy for 52 months—I felt the deep calling to support mothers, young girls, and humanity at large,” she said.
She explained that while the foundation had previously focused on distributing palliatives, this year’s programme aimed to directly empower women and young girls. According to her, in addition to supporting mothers and babies, the foundation also provided menstrual hygiene kits to adolescent girls to promote dignity and health awareness.
Olusola-Olukomo expressed concern over the poor state of maternity facilities in some of the hospitals visited and appealed to government authorities to urgently address the situation for the safety and well-being of women and children.
She also encouraged other charitable organisations to reach out to vulnerable populations, emphasizing that acts of kindness, regardless of scale, have the power to transform lives.
Among the beneficiaries was Mrs. Judith Matthew, who expressed her joy and surprise upon receiving a baby wardrobe, bath items, and other essentials. “Today feels like Christmas. My husband and I were just taking a walk when we were unexpectedly blessed with these gifts. I am truly grateful,” she said.
Her husband, Mr. Paul Matthew, echoed her gratitude, applauding AHEF for its thoughtful gesture toward his family.
Another recipient, Mrs. Veronica Oluwafemi, who gave birth on October 13—the same day the foundation was established—also thanked AHEF for the support and cash assistance. Her husband, Mr. Williams Oluwafemi, praised the foundation’s consistent commitment to humanitarian service and urged them to continue their impactful work.
AHEF General Manager, Mr. David Cocobassey, expressed satisfaction with the outreach, stating that helping people who often go unheard is the true essence of humanitarianism.
Similarly, Samson Aruwa, the General Comptroller of Government Complementing Partnership, highlighted the importance of celebrating mothers, babies, and women, noting that the outreach was also a gesture of gratitude for the foundation’s years of service to the community.