By Sunday Adeyemi
Humanitarian service, according to scholars, involves the provision of aid, assistance, and support to people in crisis with the aim of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and upholding human dignity. It also entails empowering the underprivileged to become self-reliant and productive members of society.
These principles are clearly exemplified by the Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation, a humanitarian initiative solely sponsored by the renowned cleric, generational prophet, and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide (also known as Liberation City), Dr. Chris Okafor.
Dr. Okafor, a humble philanthropist and God-fearing man of God, strongly believes that winning souls for Christ should go beyond prophetic declarations and deliverance alone. According to him, true Christianity must include empowering people economically and socially so that those delivered can live dignified, independent lives.
Over the past 20 years since its inception, the Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation has positively impacted the lives of more than two million widows. The foundation provides weekly food supplies, cash assistance, and household essentials to widows across all Grace Nation branches worldwide.
Numerous beneficiaries attest that Dr. Chris Okafor has indeed restored hope and dignity to their lives.
In addition to its support for widows, the foundation has made significant contributions to education. Over 100,000 students have benefited from the foundation’s scholarship scheme since its inception. Many of the early beneficiaries are now graduates gainfully employed in multinational companies across Nigeria and beyond, supporting their families and contributing to the reduction of unemployment and poverty.
One such beneficiary, Mr. Matthew Israel, shared his testimony, stating that he is where he is today because of the vision and kindness of Dr. Chris Okafor. According to him, he was identified by the man of God during a church service several years ago. At the time, he had passed all his O’Level examinations but lacked the financial means to further his education. Through divine intervention, Dr. Okafor awarded him a full scholarship. Today, Mr. Israel is a graduate working with one of Nigeria’s leading multinational companies. He described Dr. Okafor as a true man of God who practices practical Christianity.
The foundation has also made remarkable strides in providing shelter for the elderly. One notable breakthrough was the construction of a three-bedroom apartment for an aged widow named Agnes, who single-handedly raised her five children. For many years, she and her family lived under a tree. Through the benevolence of Dr. Chris Okafor and the Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation, her life and that of her children have been completely transformed. Today, they live in peace and security, to the glory of God.
Further findings reveal that residents of Oshofisan Street, Ereke, Ojodu Berger—the host community of Grace Nation Global—now enjoy access to clean, portable pipe-borne water provided by the foundation. Additionally, the road on Oshofisan Street has been tarred as part of the foundation’s commitment to community development.
A widow, who preferred to remain anonymous, disclosed that for over ten years, her household has not had to purchase rice or certain food items, as the Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation supplies them weekly. She joyfully testified that Dr. Chris Okafor is God-sent to her family, declaring that the spirit of hunger has been completely eradicated from her household.
In Part Two of this series, we will examine the impact of the Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation on schools, its support for government agencies—including paramilitary and uniformed services—and its broader influence on Grace Nation citizens.
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