The bereaved family of Mr. Olusegun Aina, a resident at Mgboro in Ogun state who recently lost three children and a house to an inferno yesterday got a new house donation from Airtel Nigeria.
Residents at the community thronged in their numbers to house felicitate and rejoice as the telecommunication company hand-over the keys to the house to the family.
Thanking the communication outfit for the gesture some of them who were overjoyed rolled on the fall thanking God for putting smiles back on the face of the Ainas while other people sang and rejoiced.
But Mrs. Aina, who suffered severe burnt was speechless when people stormed the residence. However, it was a mixed feeling for Korede Aina- the only surviving child in the October 11, 2016 inferno when the family stepped into the new apartment.
“I wish my siblings were alive, but i am happy today because of Airtel’s gesture,” Korede said.
Mrs and Mr Aina however, smiled has the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya handed the apartment to them.
Ogunsanya commended them for demonstrating courage, resilience and hope amid overwhelming challenges.
“Today is for the Aina family. Indeed, I am excited to handover this two-bedroom apartment as we pray that God Almighty continues to reside with them, strengthen and enable them find peace. With this gesture, we believe that their journey to recovery from the unpleasant experience will be easy, smooth and much better.
“We are doing this in fulfilment of the pledge to the beneficiary in the just concluded Airtel Touching Lives Season 3. While we can do little about the past, there is so much we can do about the present and our future.
“And that is why we decided to step in to help this good family to rebuild their future. I must say the future of the Aina family is very bright and I encourage everyone to walk with them in getting the best out of the future,” Ogunsanya said.
The Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Emeka Oparah said the Aina family was one of the several grantees that appeared in the company’s philanthropy program.
