By Akpan David, Calabar
A child rights advocate and daughter of Prof. Zana Akpagu, former Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar, Briana Akpagu has organised a Christmas and end of year party for Calabar street children.
There has been resurgence of layabouts as well as street children all over Calabar in the past few months.
More than 70 turned up and relished the feeding programme, gifts and other varieties available to mark it.
The party held yesterday in Calabar, capital of Cross River State.
Speaking with journalists, Akpagu explained why she decided to conduct the feeding programme.
“This year, we successfully fed over 70 kids as part of our ongoing initiative to combat hunger and malnutrition.
“Since we started this programme, we have had the privilege of providing meals to approximately 400 children and counting. “
She added that “my driving force and inspiration come from the bright smiles on the faces of the children we serve. Witnessing the positive impact of our efforts on their lives is truly rewarding. Our mission is twofold: to reduce food insecurity affecting street children and to advocate for access to quality education. By addressing these fundamental needs, we can empower and give hope to these kids to thrive and reach their full potential.”
The rights activist appealed to the government and well-meaning individuals to pay attention to the plight of street children, she maintained that “we marked a significant milestone of four years heading to the fifth on this job. Throughout this journey, we have remained committed to our mission and values, and we look forward to continuing our work to make a lasting difference in the lives of these kids.”
The celebration was organized under the auspices of a Non-Governmental Organization, Feed a Hungry Child With Briana (FAHCWB), which identifies vulnerable street children.
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