Kunle Adelabu
It was a day of joy not only for 300 children in Oke – Eletu, who had a great time at the 2024 Miracle House of Mercy Foundation, but also mothers who were equally treated to great and unforgettable outings.
Mrs Yetunde Lawal Osi, founder of the Foundation, presented backpack containing educational material – exercise books, biro/pen and other items like water flask, cup, sweets, biscuits among others, to all the participating children, and another package containing food. Also, mothers were presented with buckets filled with detergents liquid soap and toiletries.
A total of 50 mothers who first arrived at the event’s venue were also presented with a pack of noodles each, while some of the children that answered questions during the event also got a sum of N10, 000 and N20, 000.
There were also a lot of fashion bags, big flasks and other gift items won by mothers and children during dancing competition, drinking competition, dancing round the chair, gele tying competition among others that kept the hall engaged and entertained.
Monetary and gift items were also given to the best dressed girl and boy by the founder, Mrs Lawal – Osi.
Mrs Lawal – Osi, welcoming the children and their parents to the gathering, thanked them for their presence.
She emphasized the reason behind the annual gathering as a way of appreciating God for His mercy.
“The purpose of gathering widows, parents and children together, is because of what I went through as a mother. I had to wait for 18 years before I could have a child and this is my promise to God”, she said.
“This happened after 18 years when all hope was lost. So, this is my way of bringing families together.
“It is my way of bringing children together and making them enjoy themselves and be happy. We are doing this from the token that we have.
“I am saying this so that you will be able to understand the story behind it. God has been faithful to me; He has been so good and kind to me.
After a long time of tribulation, I ended up smiling and rejoicing, because God counted me among the victors.
That is why I am returning the glory to God and that is what I will always do. We usually host programmes in terms of thanksgiving, every January and August.
“Last year, the event was big but we decided to make it moderate this year. This year, we have made provisions for 300 children.
“Just a few days back, we also supported 300 retires, widows and aged”, she added.
Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo, in his remarks, thanked the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, for honouring their invitation in Oke Eletu.
He charged parents and children to learn from Mrs Lawal – Osi’s tribulations and her belief in God.
“We must learn something from the life experience of our mother who is sponsoring this programme as narrated to us by her. She had an agreement with God, and after she got her request, she did not forget the pledge; rather, she has been giving thanks in her own way”, he said.
“We must also learn that God always answers prayers, but we must also remember to give back to God”.
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, was represented by Aro of Egbin Kingdom.
Others in attendance were Chief Oludayo Alowonle Osikoya, Head of Sogba family and Prince Bilewu Omogbolahan, Chairman, Oke – Eletu Resource Development Group among others.
