Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has disclosed that her 16-year-old daughter, Nadia, spearheaded a fundraising campaign to build an orphanage home, with the senator deliberately staying in the background to allow her daughter to lead the initiative.
Nadia's Orphanage Project Begins
According to the senator, Nadia started the project in mid-2024, driven by personal concern for children without families. Natasha said she made a conscious decision not to take a central role in the effort.
She wrote on her verified Facebook account: "I deliberately stayed in the background because I wanted her to own the dream, the effort, the challenges and, ultimately, the joy of seeing it become real."
Senator Steps In Near the End
Natasha explained that she only got involved when Nadia encountered difficulties raising the needed funds towards the end of the process. At that point, the senator shared her daughter's donation link with a small group of friends, who contributed to help complete the goal.
The senator expressed pride that Nadia had translated her empathy for vulnerable children into a concrete project, framing it as an example of personal responsibility and perseverance.
Impact of the Orphanage Project
The orphanage project is intended to provide a home for children who have lost their parents or have no family to care for them. The video documenting the early stages of the project was shared on Natasha's Facebook account on Tuesday.
This initiative highlights the importance of youth-led community development and the role of parental support in nurturing such efforts.
