By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja.
In a powerful demonstration of community-driven impact, the Aziki Charity Foundation has concluded its end-of-year humanitarian outreach, Operation Jaji Homecoming, reaching more than 150 widows and elderly women in the Jaji military community and surrounding areas.
Held in Jaji, Kaduna State on Monday, December 29, 2025, the initiative marked a deliberate shift from short-term charity to long-term empowerment, combining free healthcare services, economic capacity building, and emotional and spiritual support for one of the region’s most vulnerable populations.
Organizers said the outreach was inspired by the life and legacy of the foundation’s matriarch, Mrs. Cathrine Madaki, whose birthday was quietly celebrated a day earlier following a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Jaji, officiated by Pastor Nnamdi Kalu.
Not forgetting in a hurry by many is the Free Medical Care for the Elderly.
The program began at 2:00 p.m. with a comprehensive medical outreach led by Dr. Haruna and a team of volunteer health professionals. Against the backdrop of rising healthcare costs, many beneficiaries had gone months without medical attention.
The team conducted free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and malaria, alongside on-the-spot consultations. Participants also received practical health guidance on managing age-related conditions and maintaining wellness.
Breaking away from the traditional model of food distribution alone, the foundation placed strong emphasis on economic empowerment. A business training session titled “20 Businesses You Can Start with Zero Capital” was facilitated by Mrs. Faith Adeyemi, equipping the women with practical ideas for self-reliance.
To reinforce the lessons, beneficiaries received complimentary copies of the foundation’s newly published book, The Startup Guide, aimed at helping them generate income and reduce long-term dependency.
An emotional healing session formed the heart of the outreach, giving widows a rare platform to share their stories and challenges. Pastor Faith Adeyemi delivered a message titled “Four Ways to Move Forward,” encouraging forgiveness, faith, resilience, and a renewed focus on raising the next generation.
The spiritual segment also included prayers for the sick and a special intercession for the safe release of a kidnapped relative of one of the participants.
The event concluded with the distribution of food items, wrappers, and other relief materials to all 150 attendees. The atmosphere later turned celebratory, as music, dance, and laughter filled the venue — a moment many described as a rare return of joy.
Speaking at the close of the program, the foundation’s founder, Faith Grace Adeyemi, expressed deep appreciation to partners, volunteers, and Dominion City Church for their support in making Operation Jaji Homecoming possible.
“We believe Christ is the husband of the widow,” a representative of the foundation said. “Our mission is not just to feed them for a day, but to restore their health, dignity, and capacity to thrive for a lifetime.”
For many in Jaji, the outreach was more than an event — it was a renewed sense of hope.
