23/12/2025
In early November, 2025, I encountered a lady begging with her child near my office. When she heard me speaking her language, she approached me about her daughter's urgent need for a VJ opening operation. I requested her medical report, verified it with the medical facility, and promised to help raise funds. With support from many, we raised ₦500,000. Contributors wanted updates on the operation's progress.
The mother, Ms. Nguher, needed to write an exam at BSU, so I advised her to prepare for the operation in November end. When she returned, I insisted on a second opinion at Garki Specialist Hospital Abuja. There, pediatric specialists advised against the operation until the child turns 11.
We spent ₦50,000 on transportation, ₦16,000 for hospital cards, ₦15,000 on medication, and ₦7,000 on transport and feeding (₦88,000 total). Given the operation wasn't needed, I consulted Ukan Kurugh on utilizing the remaining funds. We decided to support the mother with a nail tech business, using the ₦414,000 balance to help her care for the child and save for future needs.
Yesterday, I presented her with a ₦414,000 cheque to start a nail business. I'm grateful to everyone who supported Selu Afrique Community Development Initiative for Women Empowerment to make this difference 🙏.