Members of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Floodgate Lower Deck, a subdivision of the Rainbow Deck, Effurun, on Saturday brought relief and smiles to children of St. Anne’s Orphanage Home, Effurun, in Uvwie, Delta State, as part of their annual humanitarian outreach.
The delegation, led by the Coordinator of NAS Floodgate Lower Deck, Mr. Obukowho David Elum, alongside the Capoon of NAS Rainbow Deck, Effurun, Mr. Emmanuel Omamoke Okworu, donated water pumping machine, food items, and toiletries to support the welfare of the children.
Presenting the items, Elum said the gesture was a reflection of the Association’s long-standing commitment to community service and social responsibility. He explained that the Floodgate Lower Deck, under the Rainbow Deck, has consistently prioritised support for vulnerable groups within society.
“This visit to St. Anne’s Orphanage is an annual exercise aimed at giving back to society and putting smiles on the faces of less-privileged children,” he said.
Elum disclosed that the pumping machine was donated in response to a specific request made by the orphanage during an earlier needs assessment visit, while the food items and toiletries were added in keeping with the Association’s tradition of giving.
Also speaking, the Capoon of NAS Rainbow Deck, Effurun, Emmanuel Omamoke Okworu, said the outreach was in line with the core ideals of the National Association of Seadogs, which centre on humanistic service to society.
He urged members to sustain the culture of selfless giving, stressing that real impact is achieved when organisations channel support to institutions that care for society’s most vulnerable.
Receiving the donations, the management of St. Anne’s Orphanage Home expressed deep appreciation to the National Association of Seadogs, Floodgate Lower Deck and Rainbow Deck, for their consistency and compassion.
They noted that the items would significantly ease the daily needs of the children and prayed for continued strength, unity, and success for the Association.
