The family of Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, marked the one-year memorial anniversary of the late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with series of charity outreach initiatives.
Ojougboh died during the tension-soaked Super Eagle vs South Africa match in the African Cup of Nations championship on 7 February 2024, at the age of 64.
Members of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation during the recent outreach programme in honour of the memory of the late politician.
The initiatives, led by his wife, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh, was aimed at honouring his legacy of philanthropy and service to the society.
The memorial activities included the donation of school books and bags to pupils of Erigbe Primary School, Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, where Dr. Ojougboh had received his early education.
The outreach also included extension of financial assistance to patients at the Central Hospital and provision of toiletries, cash and food items to children at the Salve Regina Children’s Home, both in Agbor.
The outreach was carried out under the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation, a family-led initiative established to immortalise him and continue his lifelong commitment to education, healthcare and social welfare.
Speaking during the event held recently, the widow reaffirmed the family’s dedication to sustaining the ideals of the late APC chieftain. She described him as a man who strongly believed in education and giving back to the society.
“We are here to celebrate the life of my husband, Late Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, who passed on a year ago. In his honour, we decided to give back to the society.
“He was a man who valued education and was always willing to help others. It is only fitting that we continue his legacy through acts of generosity,” she stated.
Honouring his passion for education
The first visit of the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation was to Erigbe Primary School, where Dr. Ojougboh had received his early education.
There, the Foundation distributed school bags, writing materials, and food packs to the pupils. The family encouraged the pupils to take their education seriously and strive to become responsible citizens.
Supporting patients at Central Hospital, Agbor
At Central Hospital, Agbor, Mrs. Ojougboh and her entourage moved through the medical wards, offering financial support to patients to assist with their treatment costs.
As contained in a statement by the family, the hospital staff and beneficiaries responded with prayers and words of gratitude for the kind gesture.
Reaching out to orphaned children
The outreach team also visited Salve Regina Children’s Home in Agbor where it donated cash, food items, and toiletries to the children.
Matron of the home expressed her deep appreciation to the Ojougboh family, commending their commitment to sustaining the late politician’s legacy of compassion and social impact.
Enduring legacy of Dr. Ojougboh
Reflecting on her late husband’s contributions to society, Mrs. Ojougboh emphasised that his legacy of generosity and service to humanity would not be forgotten.
“He was a selfless man who touched many lives. His contributions to the Nigerian political landscape, his mark in Agbor Kingdom, Delta State, and the country at large, will always be remembered.
“Dr. Ojougboh may be gone, but his impact will continue to be felt for generations,” the wisdom of the late politician said.
The Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation pledged to continue supporting education, healthcare and social welfare initiatives in his memory, as a way to ensuring the continuity of his vision for a better society.
