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  • ‘I’ll give children quality health care’

    ‘I’ll give children quality health care’

    Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Oyiza Orphanage in Ibadan, Oyo State, Joy Taiwo, has marked her 40th birthday and 25 years of the home.

    She said the orphanage provides quality health care and nutrition to children.

    She recalled that the journey began when her mother, Oyiza Idris, died in 2007, leaving her with the responsibility of caring for 50 children at the home, but her mother’s strength and resilience inspired her to take on the challenge.

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    “I was 22, but I knew I had to step up and ensure the children got care and education. Today, Oyiza Orphanage has produced seven graduates, two National Diploma holders and 12 undergraduates.”

    Taiwo appealed for support to complete renovation of a facility of the orphanage at Felele, Ibadan, which, would provide a safe and comfortable home for the 45 children.

    “I appeal to kind-hearted individuals for support. Every child deserves a peaceful home, and together, we can make a difference. As I say, every child deserves to be loved, cared for and protected.”

  • Oyiza Orphanage home celebrates at 25

    Oyiza Orphanage home celebrates at 25

    A Nurse and operator of Oyiza Orphanage Home, Ibadan, Joy Taiwo, has celebrated 25 years of transforming lives and serving the less privileges in the society.

    She said the orphanage home has focused on providing quality health care and nutrition to children with a farm supplying foods and income.

    She recalled the journey began when her mother, Oyiza Janet Idris, passed away in 2007, leaving her with the responsibility of caring for 50 children in the orphanage she started.

    The mother’s strength and resilience, she said, inspired her to take on the challenge.

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    Narrating her experience, she said: “I was only 22 at the time but I knew I had to step up and ensure these children receive the care and education they deserved.

    “Today, Oyiza Orphanage has grown, with 7 university graduates, 2 National Diploma Holders and 12 students in university.”

    Taiwo appealed for support of well meaning Nigerians to complete renovation of a new facility of the Home at Felele Area of Ibadan, which according to her would provide a safe and comfortable home for the 45 children under her care.

    “I appeal to kind-hearted individuals to support our cause. Every child deserves a loving home, and together, we can make a difference.

    “As I always say, every child deserves to be loved, cared for, and protected, irrespective of their tribe, colour, ethnicity, or religion.”