A philanthropist; Dr. Mrs. Ifeoma Emma Ibe has marked her birthday with a sweeping humanitarian outreach across Port Harcourt, dedicating November 25 to supporting vulnerable groups despite celebrating her actual birthday on November 22.
The charity tour covered four key centres: Handmaid Nursery and Primary School for the Blind in Igirita, the Home of the Elderly in Town, Onyinye Hope Foundation for Persons with Disabilities in Ozuoba, and a motherless babies’ home on Eagle Island. At each location, she donated essential supplies, encouraged residents, and shared messages of hope and faith.
Major Support for Persons with Disabilities
A highlight of the outreach was her visit to the Onyinye Hope Foundation, where she donated food items, wheelchairs, and crutches, along with a ₦300,000 cash support to strengthen the centre’s operations.
Beneficiaries included:
James Peters — Crutches
Gift Chidi — Wheelchair
Iyaye Frank — Wheelchair
Mathew John — Crutches
Founder of the Foundation, Mr. Onyinye Amada, described the visit as a “significant morale booster,” saying it reinforced the centre’s mission to restore hope and empower persons with disabilities.
Residents and caregivers offered prayers for Dr. Ibe, asking God to protect her family and reward her generosity.
Visits to the Blind, Elderly, and Orphans
At the Handmaid School for the Blind, Dr. Ibe donated educational materials and food items, urging pupils to remain steadfast despite their challenges. Staff and students described her gesture as timely and deeply appreciated.
Her stop at the Home of the Elderly drew emotional reactions, with some residents shedding tears of gratitude as they prayed for her continued health, joy, and divine favour.
The outreach concluded at the Eagle Island motherless babies’ home, where she donated additional supplies and spent time bonding with the children. Caregivers also prayed for her prosperity and sustained compassion.
A Birthday Devoted to Service
Across all stops, the atmosphere was filled with songs, smiles, and heartfelt prayers. Many praised Dr. Ibe’s enduring commitment to humanitarian service, describing her as a leader whose compassion matches her professional achievements.
For Dr. Ibe, the day was not about personal celebration, but about bringing comfort, hope, and support to the vulnerable. Her birthday this year stood out as a meaningful testament to the power of kindness and selfless giving.
