Emma Elekwa, Onitsha
No fewer than 200 senior citizens of Adazi-Ani in Anaocha local government area of Anambra State have been enrolled into the Anambra Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIA), by the Godwin and Patricia Foundation, a non-governmental organization.
The beneficiaries between the ages of 70 and above and drawn from six churches both Anglican and Roman Catholic churches were also presented with bags of rice and cash gifts.
Speaking during the event at the RISE Clinic Adazi-Ani, the NGO founder, Sir. Godwin Okeke said the gesture was a way of commemorating his birthday with his age mates who were not privileged to attend the edition held in Lagos last June.
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He said the enrollment into the scheme was a way of ensuring that the health needs of the beneficiaries were well taken care of.
He said, “I decided to have a repeat of the celebration this festive period with my age mates and those my senior selected by the churches in the various villages and denominations in my community.”
efactor for being a source of assistance to the people of the community.
“We’ve gained in the Okeke family’s scholarships for our children, jobs, free medical outreaches that provided us with eye glasses among others,” she said.
General Manager, RISE Clinics, Okoye Amakom said the event was the first in the area and thanked the benefactor and his wife, Lady Patricia for their selflessness and generosity.
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