On May 25, 2025, the Women and Children Action Charity Organisation (WACCA) held a special Children’s Day outreach event in Enugu State, reaching over 2,000 vulnerable children. The event was not only a celebration but also a message of hope, compassion, and commitment to supporting underprivileged children.
The event, organized by WACCA’s founder and CEO Maudline Nwakuche, brought together government officials, teachers, caregivers, and hundreds of children from poor and marginalized communities. It took place at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Ogui Layout, Enugu, and included a march past, traditional dances, a native-themed beauty pageant, and various games.
Nwakuche expressed her gratitude, saying, “I feel honored to be part of this day. Despite the challenges facing our country, God has protected and provided for us all. Children’s Day reminds us of the joy and innocence that children bring. Our aim is to break the cycle of poverty, restore hope, support education, and empower women and families economically.”
WACCA visited several schools, including City Girls Secondary School and Metropolitan Secondary School, to teach students about good morals and the dangers of social issues like cultism, drug abuse, and child trafficking. They also visited the Children’s Ward at Parklane Teaching Hospital and gifted items to the patients. At the Orthopaedic Hospital, they supported a boy recovering from an accident.
The organization reached out to motherless babies’ homes such as the Red Cross and Oasis of Hope. They donated a new microwave to help ease cooking duties for the homes’ staff.
WACCA also awarded full scholarships to children in rural schools to prevent them from dropping out due to lack of funds. In 2024, they fed more than 600 children in Udi Local Government and distributed gift items.
“Children are the future we leave behind. It is our duty to invest in their care and growth,” Nwakuche said. She urged everyone to become mentors and protectors of children, emphasizing that every child is a divine responsibility.
Ngozi Enih, Enugu State’s Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, expressed the government’s ongoing support. “We have made great progress with the Child Rights Law and are working with NGOs and community groups to protect children’s rights. Our plan includes building smart schools in all 260 wards of the state. It’s not just about buildings but what happens inside them. Our goal is for every child to compete globally.”
Enih added, “By September, we want every child in Enugu back in school. No one will be left behind.”
Among the children benefiting from the program is Chinaza Nnamani. She said, “I am very happy to join other kids for play and fun. I hope to get a scholarship because my parents cannot afford school fees. I want to be a pilot one day and will keep working hard.”
The event highlighted the shared commitment of WACCA, government, and community members to improve the lives of vulnerable children and build a brighter future for Enugu State.
