Sugarland Charity Foundation Donates 100 Combination Desks, Benches to Schools in Bonny

Sugarland Charity Foundation Donates 100 Combination Desks, Benches to Schools in Bonny

…reiterates commitment to more community development interventions

Sugarland Charity Foundation, a non-profit organization, has donated 100 combination desks and benches to some schools in Finima, Bonny Island of Rivers State as part of their support to improve learning conditions, and encourage school attendance in the area.

The donation was presented by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Sugarland Charity Foundation, Engr. Utitofon Edoho, during the 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the organization held at Finima, Bonny Island.

In his remarks, the BoT Chairman, Engr. Edoho, said the organization has executed projects in different part of the country and decided to donate benches to public schools in Finima as part of their investment in educational development in the country.

Edoho, charged members of the organization to continue to invest more in charity works, as the benefits is always overwhelming.

Receiving the furniture on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Amadabo of Finima, Aseme Se Alabo, Dr. Engr. Dagogo Lambert Brown, FNSE. MSPE, represented by the Secretary Finima Divisional Council of Chiefs, Alabo Airiagha Goni Brown, who was also flanked by Aseme Alabo Amoni Hart Brown and Aseme Alabo Vincent AP Brown, lauded Sugarland Charity Foundation for their gesture to donate furnitures to schools in Finima. He assured that the gift will be put to good use by the beneficiaries.

Earlier, in her welcome remarks, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Sugarland Charity Foundation, Mrs. Emem Ubong Creativity, thanked Board of Trustees and members of the organization for their steadfastness and compassion for selfless services through outreach programs, support initiatives, and community interventions. She noted that the organization will continue to pursue its mission of supporting various communities and vulnerable people through charity.

In her words, “Your presence here is a powerful reminder that the work of compassion, service, and community development is never done alone. It is always strengthened by people who care enough to show up, to give, and to believe in the possibility of a better society.

“As the Chief Executive Officer of the Sugarland Charity Foundation, I am truly honored to stand before such a remarkable gathering of individuals who share a common vision – a vision of hope, empowerment, and meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.

“Over the past year, our foundation has continued to pursue its mission of supporting various communities and vulnerable people through charity. Through our outreach programmes, support initiatives, health interventions, and community empowerment efforts, we have been able to touch lives and restore hope where it was fading. Our slogan: “Love Lives Here,” is a reminder that the world can be much better when love thrives.

Mrs David disclosed that the achievements recorded by the organization in the past five years are through personal sacrifices from Board of Trustees and members, calling for more collaboration to impact society positively.

“Today, the story of Sugarland Charity Foundation is not simply about programmes, communities or numbers. It is about people. It is about the young child who can go to school and find comfort in the learning evironment, because someone cared. It is about communities that now feel seen, heard and valued. It is about you and me who have made our every endevours and projects possible over the years.

“It is very important to note, that none of these achievements would have been possible without the commitment and sacrifices of our Board members, the dedication of our Administrators, the generosity of every partner right here and those who for one reason or the other couldn’t make it today, and also the trust of the communities we serve. So to each and every one of you, I extend my deepest appreciation.

“Tonight’s Annual General Meeting provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far- to celebrate the milestones we have reached, review the impact of our activities, and openly discuss the direction of the foundation moving forward. It is also a moment to strengthen our shared commitment to transparency, accountability, and purposeful service to charity.

The CEO also posited that the organization will continue to grow and deepen their impact through continued collaboration, innovation and compassion.

“As we look to the future, we remain determined to expand our reach and deepen our impact. The challenges within our communities are still significant, but so too is our resolve. With continued collaboration, innovation, and compassion, I am confident that Sugarland Charity Foundation will continue to grow as a force for positive change.

Highpoint of the AGM was visit to Palace of the Amadabo of Finima, Alapu-Dupu, the burial ground of Finima Kings/Chiefs, and visit to Light House Atlantic Beach Front Settlement by members of the organization.

Recall that Sugarland Charity Foundation has championed many humanitarian activities and made extremely incredible impact on the lives of many people especially indigent children and less privileged in the society. Within 5 years in existence, Sugarland Charity Foundation has executed numerous projects that have direct impact in the lives of the people.

Some of the projects and intervention programmes carried out by the organization are the construction and donation of an Ultra Deep water borehole project in Nchia community Market, Eleme, Port Harcourt in Rivers State; visit to Priesthood Orphanage at Elelenwo in Rivers State and donated food items, groceries, toiletries, and writing materials for the children to support their studies, and donation to Hope for Africa Orphanage Ajao Estate Lagos where food items, learning and instructional materials and toiletries were donated to the children.

Also, in December 2022, a water project was drilled at Ndito Atang village in Ibesikpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. On June 2022, SCF visited Shalom Community Orphanage in Uquo, Esit Eket and also donated food items and toiletries to the Children while financial gifts were given to women for business support.

On December 2024, SCF drilled a borehold project at Uquo in Esit Eket Local Government Area and financial gifts and wrappers were donated to some women by the organization. On June 2023, SCF embarked on a medical outreach at Ozuoba Community in Obio Akpor LGA of Rivers State where 400 people were given free medical services, free diagnostics test, etc.

In June 2024, SCF visited Port Harcourt Maximum Security Correctional Centre, Port Harcourt where food items, groceries, toiletries, sanitary pads, clothes and a cash of N1million was donated to support the Correctional facility managers to provide food items due to high rate of malnourished inmates, and in December 2020, a wheelchair was presented to a child at Ndikpo Atang, among other intervention.