The Guild Of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has donated food items and other essential supplies to Home Sweet Home Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos State, as part of activities marking its 10th Annual Conference.
The Guild’s representatives visited the orphanage on Wednesday, where they presented the items to support the welfare of children at the facility.
Speaking during the visit, the President of GOCOP, Danlami Nmodu, mni, commended the founder and management of the orphanage for their dedication, commitment and compassion in caring for the children.
Nmodu, who was represented by the association’s Financial Secretary, Moses Ebosele and Treasurer, Ngozi Onyeakusi, said the initiative was part of the association’s commitment to giving back to society.
He recalled that a similar humanitarian visit was undertaken during the association’s 8th annual conference in Lokoja, Kogi State, in 2024.
He explained that GOCOP is a self-regulating body of digital journalism organizations and online publishers in Nigeria.
Describing the children in orphanages across the country as leaders of tomorrow, Nmodu,
stressed the need for individuals, organisations and other stakeholders to support their growth and development.
“The government cannot do everything. Whatever you can do as an individual or association, please do in the overall interest of Nigeria and the world,” he said.
He urged the orphanage management to ensure that the donated items were judiciously utilised for the benefit of the children.
While extending the goodwill of members of the association to the facility, Nmodu,
also emphasised the importance of providing the children with proper upbringing and education to enable them to become responsible citizens and good ambassadors of Nigeria.
The donated items included 20 cartons of Nestlé Pure Life 60cl bottled water, four cartons of Maggi Cubes, four cartons of Golden Morn 100x45g and three cartons of Milo Activ-Go sachets.
Receiving the items on behalf of the founder of the orphanage, Mrs Suchaeta Crivedi, Miss Omotayo Folawiyo expressed appreciation to the association for the gesture.
“Thank you for coming to show love to the kids. We are sincerely grateful. We are overwhelmed with joy and appreciation,” she said.
While conducting the visitors around the facility, Folawiyo explained that the orphanage’s policy does not permit photographs to be taken with the children, as part of measures to protect their privacy.
