L-R: Chief Business Officer, IT Horizons, Mr. Joseph Oloyede; Founder, Fatherless Children Aid Orphanage (FACADO), Abuja, Ms. Anih Ngozi Grace; Director of Programmes, Mr. Arthur Nwaneli; and Founder of OED Foundation and Group Chief Executive Officer of ITH Holdings, Mr. Olusegun Enitan Dada, during the presentation of a ₦2 million cheque to the orphanage by OED Foundation and ITH Holdings in Abuja recently.
By Peace Udugba
ITH Holdings, in partnership with the OED Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility by supporting vulnerable children at the Fatherless and Motherless Children Aid Organization (FACADO) in Abuja.
The outreach, aimed at improving the welfare and educational prospects of orphaned and underprivileged children, saw the organisations provide financial support for the upkeep of the orphanage and its operational sustainability. Tuition support was also extended to 14 children, easing the burden of school expenses and ensuring their continued access to education.
Founded in 2006 by Ambassador Ngozi-Anih George, FACADO is a faith-based, community-driven orphanage that provides shelter, education, healthcare and developmental support to abandoned and vulnerable children. The home currently caters to children aged between one and 19 years and relies largely on the goodwill of individuals and organisations to sustain its operations.
Speaking during the outreach, the Group Chief Executive Officer of ITH Holdings and Founder of the OED Foundation, Olusegun Enitan Dada, said corporate social responsibility should go beyond public relations and reflect a genuine commitment to creating lasting social impact.
“The true measure of leadership is not in what we build for ourselves, but in what we make possible for others. Through OED Foundation and ITH Holdings, our mission is to create opportunities that empower people to rise beyond limitations. Being here is part of our broader commitment to building a future where every child has the chance to dream, grow and succeed,” Dada said.
Beyond the financial donations, representatives of ITH Holdings spent time interacting with the children through games, conversations and words of encouragement, creating memorable moments and reminding them that they are valued and supported.
Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications at ITH Holdings, Muola Awolowo, said the organisation believes business success should be measured not only by financial performance but also by its positive impact on society.
“We believe impact goes beyond business performance. Real success is measured by the lives we touch and the opportunities we create for others.
Visiting FACADO was a reminder that small acts of intentional support can create lasting change in the lives of vulnerable children. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that bring hope, dignity and opportunity to underserved communities,” Awolowo said.
Responding, the Founder of FACADO, Ambassador Ngozi-Anih George, expressed gratitude to ITH Holdings and the OED Foundation for what she described as a timely and impactful intervention.
“We are deeply grateful to ITH Holdings and OED Foundation for this act of generosity and compassion. This support will go a long way in helping us sustain the care we provide and ensure these children continue to receive the education, nurturing and opportunities they deserve. Partnerships like this give us hope and remind the children that they are loved, valued and supported,” she said.
The initiative highlights the growing role of corporate organisations in promoting sustainable community development through investments in education, child welfare and social inclusion.
For the children at FACADO, the outreach represents more than financial assistance; it offers renewed hope, encouragement and the reassurance that they have not been forgotten.
