LACH Foundation Unveiled In Ebonyi, As Founder Vows To Empower Less Privileged Persons

By By Alex Odeh

In a ceremony imbued with poignant tributes, heartfelt testimonies, and renewed calls for empathy, the Director-General and Founder of the Luke Chibueze Adonwe Human (LACH) Foundation, Barrister Luke Chibueze Adonwe, on Saturday unveiled the organisation’s vision for elevating the most vulnerable populations across Ebonyi State and beyond.

The grand finale, unveiling, and fundraising event, held at Virginland Hotels and Suites in Abakaliki, drew an impressive assembly of political leaders, clergy, academics, industry magnates, civil society groups, and beneficiaries whose lives have been profoundly transformed by Adonwe’s interventions.

Speaking with a blend of humility and spiritual conviction, Adonwe articulated that the foundation was conceived from profound reflections on human fragility and divine grace.

“We must remember that he who is able today may find himself disabled tomorrow,” he urged, imploring attendees to cultivate gratitude and compassion.

He continued: “Some individuals are compelled to purchase oxygen to breathe, yet God bestows it upon you and me free of charge. How can we adequately express our thanks for His benevolence?”

Adonwe characterized the LACH Foundation as “a beacon of hope, dignity, justice, and compassionate service,” propelled by the unwavering belief that every human life holds intrinsic value and that society must rise to defend the oppressed, elevate the forsaken, and empower the disadvantaged.

He reminisced about his ardent passion for human rights, which ignited during his university days when he penned his thesis on the rights of the unborn child—an early conviction that has indelibly shaped his legal and humanitarian odyssey.

The founder underscored several interventions already undertaken by the foundation, which he described as verified, documented, and transformative.

Among them was the case of Mr. Nwogbodo Nwinya, who was forsaken in prison due to a familial dispute until the foundation intervened and secured his release.

He also recounted the heartrending case of Ms. Mary Ezaka, abandoned for 12 months, surviving on refuse, and presumed mentally unstable. The LACH Foundation, he stated, rescued, rehabilitated, and provided medical care for her, secured a rental apartment, and now extends a monthly stipend.

Another case involved Philomina Iroko, whose newborn was forcibly taken and sold. Through legal action and protection, the foundation successfully recovered the child, reunited mother and baby, and continues to furnish food and financial support to stabilize her life.

“We exist to uplift the vulnerable, comfort the forsaken, empower the disadvantaged, and defend the oppressed—one life at a time,” Adonwe emphasized.

He announced that merely a day prior to the unveiling, the foundation conducted a complimentary medical outreach at Ominyi Development Centre, eliciting gratitude from hundreds of beneficiaries.

Adonwe reiterated that the foundation is not a political apparatus but rather a spiritual and moral response to society’s afflictions.

“Today transcends mere gathering. We celebrate compassion, honor our shared humanity, and recommit ourselves to uplifting those in need. We ascend only when we elevate others,”he stated.

The event attracted a robust turnout of leaders and supporters, many of whom offered resounding endorsements of the foundation’s mission.

Hon. Ike Innocent, Chairman of the Occasion, commended the founder’s audacity in undertaking a project devoted entirely to the less privileged.

“Embarking on such a humanitarian mission is no small feat. We pray that God protects him and grants him the fortitude to persevere,” he remarked.

Chief Stephen Ebere Nwogba, Executive Chairman of Abakaliki LGA, described the foundation as a luminous force emerging at a time when society desperately craves compassion.

“You are both a lawyer and a pastor. God will continually reveal to you what actions to take,” he pledged ongoing support.

Prominent academic and Head of the Department of History and International Relations at Ebonyi State University, Professor Clement Okechukwu Mgbada, asserted that Adonwe’s vision “has sown a seed that will transcend his lifetime.”

“It is spiritually driven,” he noted, “and that is why it can never perish.”

One of the most poignant moments arose from Shadrack Nwibo, an entrepreneur who recounted being rescued by Adonwe as a teenager in 2011.

Arrested alongside other children mistakenly suspected of trafficking, Nwibo stated that Adonwe intervened without demanding a single kobo, enabling him to pursue his education.

“Today, I am a business owner and among those supporting the foundation. God will bless him for affording us a future,”he expressed.

Chief Edwin Nkwuda, President of Ndungele Indigenous Forum, remarked that Adonwe’s humanitarian endeavors had earned him a forthcoming chieftaincy title in his hometown.

“We take pride in him. This foundation is merely an official unveiling of what he has been diligently pursuing for years,”Nkwuda stated.

Dr. Wealth Akudo, a beneficiary of Adonwe’s legal and humanitarian services, Entrepreneur Emmanuel Ezeh, and other guests, associates, and partners pledged their support, including training opportunities, industrial cleaning services for LACH facilities, and community mobilization.