Burna Boy Renovates Physically Challenged Persons’ Home in Rivers

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Popular music artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as ‘Burna Boy’ has renovated an abode for the physically challenged in Rivers State, partnering with a non-profit organisation, REACH Foundation Nigeria.

The renovated facility, Cheshire Home in Borokiri, Port Harcourt, has long been a pillar of support for the physically challenged in the city, unfortunately, poor finance of the facility had caused a decline in its functionality, negatively impacting on its beneficiaries.  Following the deplorable state of the facility, Burna Boy, through REACH initiated its renovation in July 2023, to restore the physical infrastructure and reignite the hope and well-being of its beneficiaries.

Unveiling the renovated facility yesterday, the Chairperson, Board of Directors, The REACH Foundation Nigeria, Halliday Floretta said the event portrayed love for humanity and mankind.  She added, “We are a charitable organisation with the aim of reaching out to the most vulnerable in our communities. It is with this that we connect with those who have something to give and help them actualise their vision.

“We sincerely thank the sponsor for supporting this Cheshire Home renovation project, we lack words to appreciate Mr. Damini Ogulu and his team for their continuous trust in the Reach Foundation, through their numerous supports, we have been able to impact several communities and lives.

“We have been brought together this afternoon in a show of true service to humanity, always remember that a little kindness brings help and hope to people in need giving them strength and resilience to stand strong in the face of adversity.”

On his part, Burna Boy, who was represented by his father, Samuel Ogulu, at the event, expressed delight in the project, stressing that he would continue to reach out to the needy in the society.

He said, “I am honoured to be part of this meaningful endeavour to restore hope and dignity to the physically challenged individuals in our community.

“It is a humbling experience that he would think of this kind of project. Although he has been doing several projects, this one is most touching and I appreciate him for this initiative and we are proud of him.

“Together with The REACH Foundation Nigeria, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

“This was laid in my heart to make it happen, it is like a burden and I thank God we are here. This is not the end, there is still much to be done, we will be back by the grace of God to improve on what we have started.”

Also, in his vote of thanks, former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Austine Opara, commended Burna Boy, as well as called on the government to name an art theatre after the singer.