Jos school building collapse victims get financial relief

The Ike Odoeme Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting those in need by visiting and donating cash assistance to victims of the recent Saint Academy Jos building collapse. The foundation’s team, led by Program Manager Suzie Agas, visited three hospitals in Jos, including Bingham Specialist Hospital, Our Lady of Apostle Hospital, and Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), where they met with 11 patients receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the collapse.

During the visit, the foundation donated N50,000 to each of the 11 victims, demonstrating its pledge to provide better lives for the old, women, and children. Suzie Agas expressed regret over the incident and emphasized the organization’s commitment to engaging stakeholders to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The Chief Medical Director of JUTH, represented by Njam Maina, Chairman Medical Advisory Council, appreciated the visit and donation, stating that the support from various groups has significantly aided the recovery of the patients. Similarly, Melody Kaye, head of human resources at OLA Hospital, commended the foundation’s efforts, noting that the support from NGOs like Ike Odoeme Foundation is greatly appreciated by the victims and hospital staff.

The beneficiaries of the donation expressed gratitude for the foundation’s kindness and concern, while parents and guardians appreciated the support from the foundation. The patients, who were children from the collapsed Saints Academy, ranging from JSS 1 to SS1, are receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries.

This gesture by the Ike Odoeme Foundation highlights the importance of community support and solidarity in times of crisis, and serves as a beacon of hope for those affected by the tragic incident.