Orphanage gives out 750 children for adoption
Orphanage gives out 750 children for adoption
The Proprietress of the Little Saints Orphanage, Lagos, Rev. Dele George, said that the orphanage gave out 750 orphans for adoption in the past nine years.
George disclosed this during the 2009 Orphan Child Concert, organised in Lagos by the House of Love Church, Lagos.
She said the figure represented about 70 per cent of the 1,080 children brought to the orphanage since its inception in 1994.
George was satisfied with the rate Nigerians adopted children, but said orphanages needed more support to take care of the orphans in their custody.
`` Though the people are now coming out to adopt orphans and one is really encouraged by this development, we still need more people to give support and assistance.
``Hardly do we find people coming to visit the orphanage even if it is just to come and show them love.
`` It is surprising to observe that school children visit the orphanage more than adults,’’ she said.
The Pastor of the House of Love Church, Segun Buraimoh, said the concert was part of the church’s support to the less privileged.
He promised that subsequent editions of the concert would be more elaborate to give a sense of belonging to the less privileged.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the concert featured musical performances by Temitayo George, a budding singer and daughter of George.
An upcoming artiste, Beulah, also entertained the audience with a Zulu dance from South Africa.
Also, Justine Ezirim, winner of the maiden edition of the Close Up-sponsored Salsa Dance in Nigeria and the 2009 MNET Lets Dance winner, led choreographers in performances.
A 15-year-old SSS II student and orphan from the Orphanage, Mr John George, described the occasion as very memorable and exciting.
Sixteen year-old Miss Ann George, also from the orphanage, told NAN: "I am really happy to be part of this."