The Heart of Gold Support & Care Initiative, in collaboration with the Patrick Ejedawe Foundation, has announced plans to broaden its poverty reduction and economic inclusion efforts through a landmark luncheon aimed at raising N250,000,000.
Luncheon Details
In a statement by the convener, Mrs. Joy Patrick Ehiagwina, the luncheon will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the LCCI Exhibition Centre in Alausa, Lagos. She noted that the funds raised will be used to expand the scope of the initiative's life-changing programs in education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable community empowerment.
Theme and Vision
Ehiagwina declared that with the inspiring theme, “Beyond The Handouts,” and a thought-provoking Fireside Chat titled “Changing the Trajectory: From Poverty Alleviation to Wealth Creation,” the gathering seeks to challenge conventional charity models and promote a future where individuals are equipped to become self-reliant contributors to society. She stated, “In a nation where millions of vulnerable women, young people, and underserved communities continue to battle poverty, unemployment, and limited access to opportunities, the time has come to move beyond temporary relief and embrace lasting solutions.”
Key Participants
The luncheon will be chaired by the Managing Director/CEO of Intercontinental Distilleries Limited, Chief Patrick Anegbe. It intends to bring together distinguished leaders, philanthropists, captains of industry, development partners, and well-meaning Nigerians who share a common vision of creating opportunities rather than dependence. The Special Guest of Honour will be a member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, alongside the Chairman of Ikeja Local Council, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda. Other eminent personalities include Prince Enabosi, Dr. Ogechi Noble Merry, and Captain Matthew Edache, whose remarkable contributions to humanity will be recognized during the event.
Program Focus Areas
According to Ehiagwina, the three cardinals of the luncheon and fundraising event are:
- Education & Literacy: Scholarships, learning materials, adult literacy programmes, and vocational education for disadvantaged individuals.
- Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship: Practical training, business support, and economic empowerment for women and youth.
- Sustainable Impact: Long-term interventions that create lasting transformation and independence within communities.
