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Call for Applications: SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme Now Open to Empower Local Entrepreneurs and Community Builders Date: July 4, 2025 Location:  36 State including FCT, Abuja Issued by Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation. The  Ogbemudia Rural Care Foundation  is pleased to announce the official opening of the SMEs Conditional Grant Scheme (SCGS) , a targeted funding opportunity designed to empower small business owners, women entrepreneurs, artisans, youth-led enterprises, and community-based organizations across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with  Ogbemudia's  commitment to inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development , and grassroots empowerment through direct financial support, training, and business development services. About the Conditional Grant The   Ogbemudia  Rural Care Grant is   a non-repayable financial support awarded to qualified applicants who meet the outlined criteria and agree to certain developmen...
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The Christmas They Never Expected

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The Christmas They Never Expected

In the small, quiet village of Umuofia, the Eze family was known for their kind hearts despite their hardships. Chike and Amara, parents to three children—Ada, Ife, and little Nkem—worked tirelessly to make ends meet. Chike was a subsistence farmer, while Amara wove mats to sell at the village market. Their income barely provided for food and shelter, leaving no room for luxuries.

As Christmas approached, the air was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and roasted meat from wealthier homes. The children in the village chatted excitedly about new clothes and gifts, but in the Eze household, the holiday was just another day to survive.

One evening, while the family sat around a dim lantern eating a simple meal of yam and palm oil, Nkem, their youngest, asked innocently, "Mama, will Santa come to our house this year?"

Amara's heart broke as she looked at her son. "Santa visits those who believe in love and kindness, my son," she said, forcing a smile. "And we have plenty of that in our home."

Unknown to them, Ada, the eldest child, had been secretly weaving small bracelets from scraps of thread Amara discarded. Every day after school, she took them to the market to sell. She managed to save a small amount, hoping to buy a little treat for her siblings.

One cold December morning, while selling her bracelets, Ada met an elderly man named Baba Ifeanyi. He noticed her determination and struck up a conversation. Ada shared her dream of giving her family a Christmas to remember. Moved by her story, Baba Ifeanyi gave her a small package and whispered, "Sometimes, the best gifts come when we least expect them."

When Ada returned home, she opened the package with her family gathered around. Inside were money and a note that read, "Your love for each other is the greatest gift. Use this to celebrate your bond this Christmas." Tears streamed down Amara's face as she hugged her daughter.

With the money, the Eze family bought a small chicken, some rice, and ingredients to make a feast. Amara sewed simple new clothes for the children from leftover fabric. On Christmas morning, the aroma of jollof rice filled their small home, and for the first time, the children had a meal they could call a feast. They sang carols, danced, and thanked God for the unexpected blessing.

The joy in the Eze household that Christmas wasn’t just because of the food or new clothes; it was the reminder that love, resilience, and kindness could make miracles happen. From that day, the family made it their mission to bring a little joy to others in need, ensuring that the spirit of Christmas would always live on in Umuofia.

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