Enugu governor’s wife moves children of suicide victim, extends scholarships
The wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has made an important announcement regarding the three children whose mother tragically took her own life after leaving them at the Ogui Police Station in Enugu.
Mrs. Mbah, through her newly established Custos Care Foundation, has pledged to provide scholarships for the children’s education from nursery school all the way through university.
In addition to this generous initiative, Mrs. Mbah has taken steps to ensure the well-being of the children by arranging for their immediate relocation from the Ogui Divisional Police Station to a secure residential facility where they will receive proper care and support.
The incident that led to this tragedy involved a woman who, reportedly suffering from depression due to hardships, took her own life by throwing herself in front of a moving vehicle after leaving her children at the police station.
The eldest child, a six-year-old, was unable to give any significant information about their family or whereabouts.
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During a visit to the station where the children were taken after the incident, Mrs. Mbah expressed her deep sorrow over the situation and emphasised that her Foundation will ensure that the children do not suffer and that their future is not hindered by the events that unfolded.
“This is a very sad news and my heart goes out to these children. To be stripped of a mother’s love at the early stages of their lives is heartbreaking. But it has happened. So, what we will do going forward is to ensure that they are not stranded in life; that they do not lack quality education, and that their future and destinies are not truncated.
“So, for now, we will move them into a secure residential facility where they will receive adequate care. The Custos Foundation will also sponsor their education from primary to the university. We have to be there for one another,” Mrs. Mbah stated.
The governor’s wife emphasised the import of mental health awareness and urged persons struggling with depression and related challenges to seek assistance and counseling, saying there was nothing to be ashamed about it.
