ASABA: There was immense joy on Monday at Ezechima Grammar School in Obior, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, as DSP Faith Okwuego, a dedicated police officer, stepped forward to pay the school fees of indigent students and provide essential stationery. Her timely intervention brought relief to both the students and faculty, marking another chapter of her ongoing support for the school.
The principal, Mrs. Joy Kawedo, expressed her deep gratitude for Okwuego’s generous contribution. She explained that DSP Okwuego had previously assisted the school several years ago, paying fees for underprivileged students and helping with other school needs.
Mrs. Kawedo noted that Okwuego had visited the school again last Friday, introduced herself as a long-time supporter, and inquired about the school’s challenges.
She came to our aid by providing much-needed stationery and assisting us with outstanding bills for some indigent students, said the principal. She also took time to tour our dilapidated facilities, feeling the depth of our struggles. She promised to help us connect with others who might be able to support us further.
DSP Okwuego’s assistance was not just a one-time act of kindness. She has been a consistent benefactor, having previously paid for 19 students’ school fees several years ago after learning they were unable to attend due to financial constraints.
In a heartfelt recounting of the event, Okwuego explained that she encountered a young girl in tears, sent home for lack of fees, just as the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams were approaching. What started as a simple act to help one student soon turned into a full-scale effort to ensure that 19 students could continue their education.
I realized the importance of providing these children with the opportunity to continue their education, she said. If we don’t support them, they might end up roaming the streets and being exploited for criminal activities, which is what we want to avoid. Crime prevention starts with helping these children.
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Okwuego, who is now serving with the IGP Task Force Against Anti-Vandalism, returned to the school on a recent visit and continued her charitable efforts. She provided additional stationery and settled outstanding fees for more students, reinforcing her commitment to their education and well-being.
My belief is that education is a basic right, and I am simply doing my part to ensure these children are given the chance to succeed, she remarked. I don’t want them to miss out on their potential. Secondary school is the foundation every child deserves, and I’m here to support that foundation.
Okwuego’s compassion stems from her own experience with free education, which she credits for her own success. She lamented the societal challenges caused by adults who missed out on education and emphasized that a strong start in school could change the trajectory of a child’s life, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.
Through her actions, DSP Okwuego has not only provided practical support to students but has also set an inspiring example of how individuals can contribute to the betterment of their communities.
