Wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chair of the House Committee on NAFDAC, Honorable Regina Akume, has
marked her birthday with a series of humanitarian visits to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and a correctional facility in Abuja and Nasarawa. Her outreach focused on providing relief to vulnerable communities and securing the release of inmates unable to pay fines.
During her visit to the IDP camp in Durumi, Abuja, Akume expressed deep concern over the poor living conditions.
She was particularly moved by the plight of children, as the camp’s only primary school, serving over 3,000 IDPs, has remained closed since 2016 due to a lack of teachers.
She vowed to bring the issue to the attention of her husband, Senator George Akume, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, for urgent intervention.
In Karu, Nasarawa, Akume visited the Gurin Interfaith IDP Camp, which hosts victims of Boko Haram insurgency from Borno, Yobe, Taraba, and other northern states.
She assured the displaced persons that they were not forgotten, promising to advocate for their welfare and urging them to continue fostering peace with their host communities.
A significant part of her birthday celebration took place at Kuje Medium Correctional Centre, where Akume facilitated the release of over 20 prisoners by paying fines totaling more than N1 million.
The freed inmates, who had been sentenced with the option of fines ranging from N20,000 to N100,000, were advised by Akume to reflect on their past and contribute positively to society.
Commandant of the FCT Correctional Centres, Usman Ibrahim thanked Akume for her intervention.
He highlighted the need for legislative amendments to allow the FCT Minister to grant amnesty, a privilege currently reserved for state governors.
In each location, Akume donated essential supplies, including rice, yams, sugar, salt, blankets, and mosquito nets, ensuring the items were distributed without discrimination.
She also used the occasion to advocate for the elimination of violence against women, condemning the recent attacks in Benue State and calling for peace and support for affected families.
Akume’s birthday outreach underscored her commitment to humanitarian service, demonstrating her dedication to improving the lives of Nigeria’s most vulnerable populations.