Valentine Ozigbo, through the VCO Foundation, Champions Youth Welfare at Cardinal Okpaleke’s Historic Pastoral Visit

17 November 2024

AMESI, AGUATA LGA

The VCO Foundation, through its founder Valentine Ozigbo, has made a significant commitment to support the Holy Childhood Association at St Joseph Catholic Church, Amesi, during the maiden pastoral visit of His Eminence, Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. During the service, which included the confirmation of approximately 100 young Catholics, Cardinal Okpaleke’s interaction with the Holy Childhood Association revealed that several children lacked proper uniforms due to financial constraints.

Following the Cardinal’s initial pledge to provide fabric rolls, Mr Ozigbo, through the VCO Foundation, stepped forward with a comprehensive solution, committing to provide uniforms for all remaining children in need. “Supporting these young members of our church community aligns perfectly with the VCO Foundation’s mission of empowering youth and fostering dignity”, stated Valentine Ozigbo. “We are honoured to partner with the church in ensuring that every child can participate fully in church and academic activities”. The foundation’s swift response to this need exemplifies its dedication to community service and youth development. Mr Ozigbo also took the opportunity to congratulate and encourage the newly confirmed young Catholics, emphasising the importance of their spiritual journey. His Eminence, Cardinal Okpaleke, commended the foundation’s generous intervention, noting how it embodied the Christian spirit of community support and charitable giving.

The initiative is expected to benefit dozens of children from the Holy Childhood Association, providing them with proper uniforms for their church activities.

ABOUT THE VCO FOUNDATION

The Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation, established in 2015, is a leading Nigerian nonprofit organization focused on youth empowerment and sustainable development. Founded by distinguished business leader Valentine Ozigbo, the foundation has impacted over 100,000 lives through programs spanning youth development, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, leadership training, and cultural preservation. The foundation has invested over #400 million in business grants, technology scholarships, and implemented numerous successful initiatives including sports championships, leadership conferences, and COVID-19 relief efforts reaching various communities across Anambra State.