By Uche Onyeali
Family of the late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, led by his wife, Mrs Bose Ojougboh, marked his one-year memorial with a series of charitable initiatives aimed at honoring his legacy of philanthropy and service to society.
The memorial activities include the donation of school books and bags to pupils of Erigbe Primary School in Agbor within Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, where Dr Ojougboh received his early education.
The outreach also include extension of financial assistance to patients at Central Hospital, Agbor and the provision of toiletries, cash and food items to children at Salve Regina Children’s Home, Agbor.
The outreach was carried out under ‘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 which took place recently, Mrs Ojougboh reaffirmed the family’s dedication to sustain the ideals of the late APC chieftain, describing 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, 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.
The first visit was to Erigbe Primary School, where Ojougboh had received his early education.
The foundation distributed school bags, writing materials and food packs to the pupils.
The family encouraged them to take their education seriously and strive to become responsible citizens.
At Central Hospital, Agbor, Mrs Ojougboh and her entourage moved through the medical wards, offering financial support to patients to assist with their treatment cost.
The hospital staff and beneficiaries responded with prayers and words of gratitude for the kind gesture.
The outreach team also visited Salve Regina Children’s Home in Agbor where they donated cash, food items and toiletries to the children.
The matron of the home expressed her deep appreciation to the Ojougboh family, commending their commitment to sustain the late politician’s legacy of compassion and social impact.
Reflecting on her late husband’s contributions to the 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 political landscape, his mark in Agbor Kingdom, Delta State and the country at large, will always be remembered. He may be gone, but his impact will continue to be felt for generations,” she said.
The Dr Cairo Ojougboh Foundation has pledged to continue supporting education, healthcare and social welfare initiatives in his memory, ensuring that his vision for a better society lives on.
