The management team of Positive Minds Development Initiative, POMDI, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Benin City, Edo State, has disclosed plans to fete over 500 indigent people within the metropolis.
The Chief Executive Officer, POMDI, and former Miss Tourism Nigeria, Queen Irene Igbinigie, said it is going to be the second edition tagged ‘food bank festival 2023’ .
While giving reasons behind the philanthropic and humanitarian gesture she explained that she has been passionate about the plight of the down-trodden who are battered by the economic downturn in the country.
While soliciting for support and partnership from well-meaning Edo citizens and Nigerians alike, the beauty queen also noted that the event scheduled to hold on the 4th January, 2023 will feature workshop, talent hunt and trainings.
“Our concern at POMDI is basically to be our brothers keeper by providing succour for those who cannot afford a meal. We want to put smiles on their faces and hope that someone out there cares.
“It is shocking the recent statistics by poverty index survey just released revealed that over 133 million Nigerians are extremely poor and cannot afford basic amenities so we are doing our best to help the very poor in our society.”
