MFM rewards best students of FCT blind school

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International Headquarters Annex, Wuye, Abuja, has awarded cash gifts and electronic devices to outstanding students of the Federal Capital Territory School for the Blind, Jabi.

The gesture, carried out through the church’s outreach arm, “We Care Ministry,” was part of efforts to support academic excellence and demonstrate compassion to the less privileged.

In a statement released on Sunday, the church announced that the overall best graduating student, Godwin Lazarus, received a new laptop, while the second- and third-best graduates, Miss Aishat Isah and Master Alfred Yahaya, were given cash rewards of N100,000 and N50,000, respectively.

All the graduating students were also presented with digital walking aids equipped with sensors to support their mobility and independence.

Presenting the gifts on behalf of the General Overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya, the Senior Regional Overseer of MFM Wuye, Edwin Etomi, said the initiative was in line with the biblical injunction in James 1:27, which encourages believers to care for the needy.

He explained, “This award is a testament to the love and passion the General Overseer and his wife have for academic excellence.

“Beyond this, they have consistently provided scholarships and other support that have empowered many young people to achieve their dreams and contribute meaningfully to society.”

Etomi also highlighted Olukoya’s broader philanthropic impact across communities, noting that his focus had always been on welfare programmes that benefit the underprivileged, regardless of their religious background or ethnicity.

“It’s no surprise that Olukoya was honoured as one of the 100 most reputable Africans for his commitment to progress, innovation, and community development,” he added.

Also speaking at the event, the leader of “We Care Ministry,” Joy Uno, and her assistant, Collins Nwachukwu, described the group as a vision inspired by Olukoya to extend love and care to the needy.

“We Care Ministry is dedicated to social and community development through initiatives like Food Evangelism, where we feed inmates in correctional centres and police stations,” they said.

They also noted that the group supports orphans, the abandoned, and physically challenged individuals, including ex-inmates seeking to reintegrate into society.

“Through regular outreach, we preach salvation, repentance, and restoration in Jesus Christ to those often forgotten by society,” Uno added.

In response, the Head Teacher of the FCT School for the Blind, Mrs. Hafsat Umar Isah, expressed gratitude to the church for its continued support