A glimmer of hope appears to have sprung from some impoverished families’ homes in the slums in the centre of Delta State, where the hardships of everyday existence have been made worse by the recent changes in the economy.
This optimism is found in the Sly Foundation, whose kind founder, Sylvester Omobor, led his group in distributing food products like bread, rice, beans, garri, yam, and garri.
Omobor’s charity has dedicated itself for years to easing the suffering of Delta State citizens, especially those who live in isolated locations and are frequently disregarded by traditional support networks.
Omobor’s practical approach to philanthropy is best demonstrated by the Sly foundation’s latest outreach initiative, “Street-to-Street.”
As the economy deteriorated due to the elimination of fuel subsidies, the organisation set out to provide food to families living in isolated places. The project sought to alleviate the unbearable suffering caused by uncontrollable economic policies and restore some semblance of normalcy to the lives of those affected.
Omobor and his group made sure that no community was left behind by travelling from village to village with trucks full with necessities for sustenance. The food packages were carefully chosen to last for a long time, offering both immediate comfort and protection against unforeseen circumstances in the future.
The foundation’s generosity was expected to have benefited many people, including 76-year-old Emmanuel Osio. Osio resides with his family in the Edjeba village area of Ughelli, Delta State, in a decrepit one-room flat. Overflowing with gratitude for the charity organisation, Osio inquired as to whether the effort was government-owned or religious in order for it to have merited recognition.
