In a ceremony marked by emotional tributes, testimonies, and renewed calls for compassion, the Director-General and Founder of the Luke Chibueze Adonwe Human (LACH) Foundation, Barrister Luke Chibueze Adonwe, on Saturday unveiled the organisation’s vision for uplifting the most vulnerable across Ebonyi State and beyond.
The grand finale, unveiling, and fundraising event held at Virginland Hotels and Suites, Abakaliki drew political leaders, clergy, academics, captains of industry, civil society groups, and beneficiaries whose lives have been directly reshaped by Adonwe’s interventions.
Speaking with a blend of humility and spiritual conviction, Adonwe said the foundation was born from deep reflections on human fragility and divine grace.
“We remember that he who is able today may be disabled tomorrow,” he said, urging attendees to embrace gratitude and compassion.
He continued: “Some people are buying oxygen to breathe, yet God gives it to you and me free of charge. How much can we thank Him for what He has done?”
Adonwe described the LACH Foundation as “a beacon of hope, dignity, justice, and compassionate service,” driven by the conviction that every human life matters and that society must rise to defend the oppressed, uplift the abandoned, and empower the disadvantaged.
He recalled that his passion for human rights began as a university student, when he wrote his thesis on the rights of the unborn child, an early conviction that has shaped his legal and humanitarian journey.
The founder highlighted several interventions already undertaken by the foundation, which he described as verified, documented, and life-changing.
Among them was the case of Mr. Nwogbodo Nwinya, who was forgotten in prison over a family dispute until the foundation intervened and secured his release.
He also recounted the harrowing case of Ms. Mary Ezaka, abandoned for 12 months, living off debris, and presumed mentally unstable. The LACH Foundation, according to him, rescued, rehabilitated, and provided medical care for her, rented an apartment, and now pays her a monthly stipend.
Another case involved Philomina Iroko, whose newborn was forcibly taken and sold. Through legal action and protection, the foundation recovered the child, reunited mother and baby, and continues to provide food and financial support to stabilize her life.
“We exist to uplift the vulnerable, comfort the abandoned, empower the disadvantaged, and defend the oppressed—one life at a time,” Adonwe emphasized.
He announced that just a day before the unveiling, the foundation conducted a free medical outreach at Ominyi Development Centre, drawing gratitude from hundreds of beneficiaries.
Adonwe reiterated that the foundation is not a political vehicle but a spiritual and moral response to society’s suffering.
“Today is far more than a gathering. We celebrate compassion, honour our shared humanity, and recommit to uplifting those in need. We rise only when we lift others," he said.
The event attracted a robust turnout of leaders and supporters, many of whom gave glowing endorsements of the foundation’s mission.
Hon. Ike Innocent, Chairman of the Occasion, lauded the founder’s courage in undertaking a project devoted entirely to the less privileged.
“Embarking on such a humanitarian mission is not easy. We pray that God protects him and gives him the strength to carry on,” he said.
Chief Stephen Ebere Nwogba, Executive Chairman of Abakaliki LGA, described the foundation as a light emerging at a time when society desperately needs compassion.
“You are a lawyer and a pastor. God will reveal to you what to do at all times,” he said, pledging continued support.
Prominent academic and Head of the Department of History and International Relations at Ebonyi State University, Professor Clement Okechukwu Mgbada, said Adonwe’s vision “has sown a seed that will outlive him.”
“It is spiritually driven,” he noted, “and that is why it can never die.”
One of the most touching moments came from Shadrack Nwibo, an entrepreneur who recalled being rescued by Adonwe as a teenager in 2011.
Arrested alongside other children mistakenly suspected of being trafficked, Nwibo said Adonwe intervened without charging a single kobo, enabling him to continue his education.
“Today, I am a business owner and among those supporting the foundation. God will bless him for giving us a future," he said.
Chief Edwin Nkwuda, President of Ndungele Indigenous Forum, noted that Adonwe’s humanitarian efforts had earned him a forthcoming chieftaincy title in his hometown.
“We are proud of him. This foundation is only an official unveiling of what he has been doing quietly for years," Nkwuda said.
Dr. Wealth Akudo, a beneficiary of Adonwe’s legal and humanitarian services, Entrepreneur Emmanuel Ezeh, and other guests, associates and partners pledged their support, including training opportunities, industrial cleaning services for LACH facilities, and community mobilization.
