The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, founded by Dr. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs, celebrated 25 years of transforming lives, building communities, and creating lasting impact in Nigeria. The milestone was marked with a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of God International Worship Centre in Port Harcourt, attended by family, beneficiaries, partners, and well-wishers. The event was a testament to the foundation's commitment to continuing the compassionate work of Dr. Lulu-Briggs' late husband, High Chief O.B. Lulu-Briggs.
According to Dr. Lulu-Briggs, the foundation's journey began with a simple conviction, anchored on the scripture 2 Corinthians 9:12, which emphasizes the importance of giving and thanksgiving. She recalled that 25 years ago, the foundation had no office, staff bus, or large budget, but only a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of those in need. The foundation's work is guided by the values of compassion, care, and renewed aspiration for living.
Dr. Lulu-Briggs shared that her husband believed that a person's true worth could be seen in how they treated people in need. She quoted Proverbs 19:17, which states that showing pity to the poor is like lending to the Lord. The foundation's legacy, she emphasized, lives on through the lives of those it has touched, including older persons receiving daily meals, patients receiving medical treatment, students gaining access to education, and communities obtaining safe drinking water.
The foundation's impact is evident in its statistics, with over N3.52 billion expended in service to humanity since its inception on September 21, 2001. The foundation has directly reached 281,937 people and approximately 2.12 million people in total. Dr. Lulu-Briggs noted that these figures represent human lives and stories of need, care, and renewed aspiration for living.
One of the beneficiaries, Madam Comfort, an 82-year-old woman from Buguma, had not seen clearly in 11 years due to cataracts. The foundation provided her with medical treatment, and she can now see clearly. Stories like Madam Comfort's demonstrate the foundation's commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of Nigerians.
The thanksgiving service was attended by a diverse group of people, including doctors, lawyers, traditional rulers, students, and widows from across the Niger Delta region. The event featured emotional moments, with white handkerchiefs waving and old women dancing, as attendees celebrated the foundation's 25 years of service.
As the foundation looks to the future, it is clear that its work will continue to have a lasting impact on the lives of Nigerians. With its focus on compassion, care, and community development, the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation is an example of the positive change that can be achieved through dedication and commitment to serving others.
Key points
- The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation has expended over N3.52 billion in service to humanity, impacting 2.12 million Nigerians.
- The foundation's work is guided by the values of compassion, care, and renewed aspiration for living.
- The foundation has directly reached 281,937 people and approximately 2.12 million people in total since its inception on September 21, 2001.
