The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation has launched a new humanitarian drive in Port Harcourt aimed at securing long-term care and support for elderly residents. Announced during a New Year celebration for senior citizens under the foundation’s care, the Adopt a Senior Citizen initiative forms a central part of the charity’s Care for Life programme.
Adopt a Senior Citizen in Port Harcourt
Dr Seinye Lulu-Briggs, founder and chair of the foundation, said the initiative invites individuals, families and organisations to partner directly in the care of older persons. She described elderly care as a moral and social responsibility that must be sustained throughout life and urged broader public participation.
The Care for Life programme offers comprehensive support to enrolled beneficiaries, including regular medical attention, provision of daily essentials, personal assistance and emotional support. Dr Lulu-Briggs said the foundation remains committed to each senior citizen under its care until the end of life, guided by principles of compassion and dignity.
Since the foundation was established in 2001, more than 600 senior citizens have benefited from sustained social and medical support. Those enrolled receive routine health checks, help with basic needs and opportunities for social engagement, the foundation said. The announcement highlighted the role of community volunteers and professional medical teams in delivering these services.
At the New Year event, medical volunteers, beneficiaries and representatives of the African Women Lawyers Association delivered goodwill messages, praising the enduring work of Dr Lulu-Briggs and her late husband. Speakers described the foundation’s sustained efforts as a vital contribution to social welfare in under-served communities.
Dr Lulu-Briggs took the opportunity to thank the groups and individuals who contribute consistently to the programme, while appealing for expanded participation. She said adopting a senior citizen can be as simple as providing regular donations, volunteering time or sponsoring medical care, and that such commitments foster social cohesion and shared responsibility.
The event included a sermon and concluded with a New Year cake ceremony led by the senior citizens, as well as the distribution of food items and gifts to attendees. These rituals, organisers said, reinforce the sense of belonging and dignity among beneficiaries.
Observers noted that the initiative complements wider efforts to address the needs of ageing populations in Nigeria. By encouraging direct partnerships between the public and the foundation, organisers hope to increase the sustainability and reach of services delivered through Care for Life.
The foundation’s call to action invites corporate partners, faith groups and private citizens to register interest in adopting a senior citizen. Officials said further details on enrolment and partnership options will be published by the foundation in the coming weeks, as it seeks to scale up support across Port Harcourt and neighbouring communities.
Key Takeaways:
- OB Lulu-Briggs Foundation has launched the Adopt a Senior Citizen initiative in Port Harcourt to strengthen long-term care for the elderly.
- The Care for Life programme provides medical care, daily essentials, personal assistance and emotional support to enrolled seniors.
- More than 600 senior citizens have benefited from sustained support; the foundation calls on individuals and organisations to partner in adoption.
