public health facility, the General Hospital Akamkpa, as well as the Muslim community. According to the media, the church noted that this initiative is consistent with Jesus’ instructions and has existed since the church’s beginnings but was regularized in 1985.
Alex Ngoro, the Calabar Nigeria Stake president of the church, donated the wheelchairs to the hospital. He highlighted that the contribution is aimed at satisfying the needs of the less fortunate in the community in accordance with Jesus Christ’s instructions. According to Ekong Akwaowo, president of Calabar Nigeria North Stake, the activity occurs nearly quarterly in various regions of Nigeria and the world.
Additionally, Charles Adebayo, the church’s Regional Manager for Welfare and Self-Reliance Services, stated that the contribution is open to all human beings and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the donated things. Shaaban Abdullahi, the Secretary of the Muslim Community in Cross River state, responded to the church’s initiative, praising them for demonstrating religious tolerance.
Additionally, Angela, a spokesperson of the General Hospital Akamkpa, stated that one of the major issues was lack of wheelchairs in the hospital premises, posing a significant issue in terms of patient transportation. She stated that the two chairs donated to the hospital will significantly contribute to a better delivery of medical care.
