The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has donated food items and other essential supplies to Home Sweet Home Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos State, as part of activities marking its 10th Annual Conference.
Representatives of the association visited the orphanage on Wednesday and presented the items to support the welfare of the children at the facility.
During the visit, GOCOP President, Mallam Danlami Nmodu, commended the founder and management of the orphanage for their dedication, commitment and compassion in caring for the children.
Nmodu, who was represented by the association’s Financial Secretary, Mr Moses Ebosele, and Treasurer, Ngozi Onyeakusi, said the gesture reflected GOCOP’s commitment to giving back to society.
He recalled that the association had undertaken a similar humanitarian visit during its eighth annual conference in Lokoja, Kogi State, in 2024.
Nmodu described GOCOP as a self-regulating body of digital journalism organisations and online publishers in Nigeria. He also urged individuals, organisations and other stakeholders to support the growth and development of children in orphanages across the country.
Describing the children as future leaders, he stressed that supporting their welfare and education was a collective responsibility.
“The government cannot do everything. Whatever you can do as an individual or association, please do in the overall interest of Nigeria and the world,” he said.
He urged the orphanage’s management to ensure that the donated items were judiciously used for the benefit of the children. He also emphasised the importance of providing them with proper upbringing and education to prepare them to become responsible citizens and good ambassadors of Nigeria.
The donated items included 20 cartons of Nestlé Pure Life 60cl bottled water, four cartons of Maggi Cubes, four cartons of Golden Morn 100x45g and three cartons of Milo Activ-Go sachets.
Receiving the items on behalf of the orphanage’s founder, Mrs Suchaeta Crivedi, Miss Omotayo Folawiyo thanked the association for its support.
“Thank you for coming to show love to the kids. We are sincerely grateful. We are overwhelmed with joy and appreciation,” she said.
While conducting the visitors around the facility, Folawiyo explained that the orphanage’s policy does not permit photographs to be taken with the children, as part of measures to protect their privacy.
