Association of Nigerian Women in Ghana celebrates with inmates of Nsawam prison

The Association of Nigerian Women in Ghana on Saturday, December 9, 2017, donated some items to the Female inmates of the Nsawam Maximum Security prison.

The items included, sanitary products, flour and baking ingredients, toiletries, cleaning products and many more, intended to give the inmates a merry yuletide.

The association was led by the President Mrs. Hope Oscar Ugoh, and supported by the Nigerian High Commission and other donors, took the opportunity to have its end-of-year party with the inmates.

Amidst the food and drinks, the President of the organization gave the inmates a word of encouragement and made special donations to the 3 Nigerian female inmates at the prison.

The donation was made upon requests from some Nigerian inmates and it included indigenous Nigerian spices, Ingredients, and stock-fish.

Prison officials expressed their joy and encouraged the association to return with more goodies. An inmate who hails from Onitsha in Nigeria gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the inmates and encouraged the public to stay away from crime and "quick-money-schemes".

Speaking with the President of the association after the donations, Mrs. Hope Oscar Ugoh stated that the donation is a way to give back to their host nation this year like they've done in the previous years.

She mentions previous projects like donations to the Senior Correctional Center, Teshie Orphanage, Osu Children's home, Renovation of the maternity ward at Ridge Hospital and many more.

The organization assured it's commitment to promoting lawful living among its members and Nigerian youth in Ghana.

The Association of Nigerian Women in Ghana is an association that unifies Nigerian women and women of other nationalities married to Nigerians and resident in Ghana.