VISIT TO SISTERS OF THE POOR OLD PEOPLES HOME, ST- PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AWKUNANAW, ENUGU

A REPORT ON A VISIT TO SISTERS OF THE POOR OLD PEOPLES HOME, ST- PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, AWKUNANAW, ENUGU, BY MEMBERS OF ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL, A WGU OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION ON WEDNESDAY, 16TH APRIL, 2014.

Sequel to a resolution by members of the association at its general monthly meeting for the month of March, members paid a visit to sisters of the poor old people's home, St Paul's .Catholic Church, Awkwunanaw, Enugu, in the spirit of 2014 Easter celebration.
Take off point was Shoprite where members gathered, though some other members went straight to the home and waited for others to come.

On arrival at 12.41 pm, some of the inmates had already taken their meal and gone to observe their siesta, According to one of the workers of the home, the home was meant
to accommodate 50 inmates but at present accommodated 51. The members, on one on one basis, interacted with the inmates and gave them words of encouragement.

The president, Princess Roseline Egbo, commended the management of the home which she described as very neat and well furnished.

The association went on the visit with cash and other gift items donated by members.

Donation were made as follows:-
1. A sum of N20,000 was donated to the home.
2. MATERIAL DONATIONS:
    1. Lady Mary Onyiba      -   1 pack of detergent and 1 bag of toilet roll.
    2. Mrs. Chiagozie Madu  -     1 pack of pampers.
    3. Mrs. Grace Ani            -    1 bag of toilet roll and 1 roll of toilet soap.
    4. Mrs. Carol Maduakor  -  4 Litres of disinfectant


In the absence of Sis. Philomena, the Sister in-charge of the home, the president, Princess Roseline Egbo, handed over the gift items to one of the workers of the home,
Lucy Onyekachi lmo. Not long after, Sister Philomena showed up. The president, Princess Roseline Egbo, on behalf of the association, presented the sum ofN17, 500 to
her, Sis. Philomena, on behalf of the management and inmates of the home, expressed her appreciation, adding that the home depended solely on charity. The members bade the inmates farewell and left for their. different homes and work-places at 2.47p.m

ATTENDANCE
The following members of the association were in attendance at the visit:-
1.    Princess (Mrs.) Roseline Egbo
2.    Mrs. Loretia Anikwe
3.    Mrs. Beatrice Chukwu
4.    Bar. Bridget Okoye
5.    Lady Cecilia Uche Aneke
6.    Mrs. Graoe Ani
7.    Lady Mary Onyiba
8.    Mrs. Joy Eze
9.    Mrs. Chiagozie Madu
10.    Mrs. Carol Maduakor