By Emeka Chiaghanam
Priest Distributes Rice and Monthly Allowances to Senior Citizens in Nkwelle Ezunaka
Urges Young People to Respect and Care for the Elderly
Unveils ₦50 Million Hospital Outreach as 90-Day Prayer Programme Nears Grand Finale
Fr Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, on Saturday brought joy to hundreds of elderly residents of Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State as he distributed bags of rice and monthly financial support to senior citizens who gathered at the Nkwelle Ezunaka Town Hall for the outreach programme.
The event, which has now become a regular feature in the community, drew elderly men and women, who gathered to receive the assistance from the cleric widely known for his charitable activities.
A Mission of Love for the Elderly
Speaking shortly after the distribution, Fr Obimma said his commitment to caring for older people comes from a deep respect for old age and a strong desire to improve the lives of those who have spent many years serving society and their families.
According to him, supporting the elderly is not a one-off programme but a long-standing mission that has remained close to his heart.
“I always look forward to spending time with the elderly in my community. This has become a routine for me because I have great love and respect for old people,” he said.
The founder of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, explained that the beneficiaries not only receive food items regularly but are also placed on monthly financial support to help them meet their daily needs. He noted that while each beneficiary receives monthly allowance, retired priests and other clerics under the scheme receive additional support.
He added that the programme extends beyond Nkwelle Ezunaka and reaches many other people across different communities and even outside Nigeria through various charitable initiatives coordinated by the ministry.
“Today, hundreds of elderly people from this community are benefiting from this outreach. We have been doing this consistently for almost four years, and by the grace of God, it will continue for as long as I live,” he said.
‘Their Joy Gives Me Joy’
Fr Obimma said the greatest reward for him is seeing the happiness and relief on the faces of the beneficiaries.
“When I see them smiling and praying happily, it gives me fulfilment. Their joy is my joy,” he added.
The priest also used the opportunity to advise young people to develop a culture of honouring and caring for older members of society. He stressed that respect for elders remains an important value that should never be abandoned.
According to him, young people who show kindness and respect to elderly persons often receive valuable blessings, guidance and wisdom in return.
“If you desire a long life, learn to respect those who are older than you. Treat them with dignity and kindness. Their prayers and blessings are powerful. If you want to reach their age, appreciate and honour them,” he said.
Fr Obimma revealed that the prayers he receives from the elderly have remained one of his greatest sources of encouragement.
“Every day they pray for me. I believe those prayers are one of the reasons God continues to bless the work we do. The saying that givers never lack is very true,” he said.
90-Day Prayer Programme Enters Charity Week
Speaking on activities currently ongoing in his ministry, the cleric disclosed that the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry is presently holding a 90-Day Prayer March Programme themed “Breaking Limitations and Open Doors.”
According to him, the spiritual exercise will climax with a major programme scheduled to hold from June 30 to July 5, 2026.
He explained that the current week has been set aside as a special charity week as part of the prayer programme, combining spiritual exercises with practical acts of compassion and service to humanity.
₦50 Million Set Aside for Hospital Patients
Looking ahead, the cleric announced another major charitable outreach scheduled for next week. He disclosed plans to visit hospitals and settle medical bills for patients, with about ₦50 million already earmarked for the intervention.
“This week is dedicated to helping people through charity. Next week, we will move to hospitals where we intend to clear medical bills worth about ₦50 million for patients who need support,” he stated.
Fr Obimma further revealed that after the hospital outreach, he would embark on a 21-day period of spiritual retreat, fasting and prayer in preparation for the grand finale of the 90-Day Prayer March Programme.
He said prayer, charity and service to humanity remain central pillars of his ministry, adding that his mission is not only to preach the Gospel but also to touch lives through acts of love and compassion.
Beneficiaries Shower Prayers on Ebube Muonso
The highlight of Saturday’s gathering was an emotional session of prayers as the elderly beneficiaries lifted their voices in appreciation, praying for God’s continued protection, strength and blessings upon the priest. Fr Obimma also offered prayers and blessings for the elderly in return.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, one of the coordinators, Ma Angelina Ugonma Chukwura, described Fr Obimma as a dependable source of support for the elderly in the community.
She said the priest has consistently shown genuine concern for their welfare and has never turned his back on them whenever challenges arise.
“We thank God for giving us a man like Fr Obimma. He is always there whenever we need help. He listens to us, supports us and takes care of us like a loving son cares for his mother. We pray that God will continue to guide, protect and strengthen him,” she said.
Another coordinator, Iyom Irene Oraefo from Ifite Village, Nkwelle Ezunaka, also expressed gratitude, saying the cleric’s generosity has touched many lives.
She described him as both a spiritual and physical pillar of support for elderly residents, adding that his assistance has helped many of them live more comfortably and with greater dignity.
“Ebube Muonso has done so much for us. He cares deeply about the aged and elderly in our community. We are grateful for all he has done, and we pray that God will continue to bless and reward him abundantly,” she said.
Songs of thanksgiving, prayers and heartfelt appreciation filled the air as the beneficiaries celebrated a man they described as a true friend of the elderly, a compassionate servant of God and a source of hope to many families. Amid smiles, emotional tributes and words of gratitude, the gathering became a powerful reflection of the impact Fr Emmanuel Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, has continued to make in the lives of the aged and vulnerable across the community..
