A faith-based organization, Everlasting Fountain Welfare Initiative (EFWI), has commenced a project to shelter and rehabilitate 500 displaced individuals and families in Ogun State. The group laid the foundation for its flagship initiative, “Everlasting Shelters for Homeless and Underprivileged,” in Obafe Town, Obafemi/Owode Local Council.
The facility, situated on several hectares of land, is designed to provide accommodation and rehabilitation support for up to 500 beneficiaries. The project follows its announcement in 2025 during the organization’s second anniversary celebration. EFWI said the initiative aligns with its mission to support vulnerable populations through nutrition, welfare programs, and safe housing, ensuring that basic needs are met with dignity.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Empowerment
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the founder, Ms. Abiola Adeniyi, said the project aims to deliver long-term transformation beyond temporary shelter. “Beyond providing temporary accommodation, this facility will serve as a comprehensive rehabilitation and empowerment center,” she said. “We are setting up vocational training programs in tailoring, shoemaking, hairdressing, soap production, and decoration. Crucially, the project also features a farming institute that will equip residents with vital agricultural skills, empowering them to grow their own food and achieve long-term sustainable living.”
The founder appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies, and government authorities at all levels to collaborate with EFWI to ensure the swift and successful completion of the sanctuary.
Restoring Hope for the Less Privileged
Also addressing the gathering, the patron of the foundation, Prince Victor Adeniyi, recounted the organization’s humble beginnings and the divine intervention that has propelled their vision forward. He noted that the initiative was born out of a desire to cure the anxiety of tomorrow that plagues the less privileged. “People struggle not just because of what they will eat today, but because of the deep uncertainty about their future. This reality inspired us to act—to restore hope, reintegrate broken lives, and support those in dire need,” he said.
Prince Adeniyi reflected on EFWI’s track record of impact, which began in 2021 with the ‘Youth Against Idleness’ program in Magboro. The NGO has successfully provided accommodation, funded school fees, and empowered vulnerable youths. He extended profound appreciation to all supporters, particularly members of the New Covenant Church, for turning a dream that started in a living room into a monumental reality.
Once completed, the Everlasting Shelters will stand as a premier sanctuary in the region, offering the homeless and less privileged a genuine pathway to restoration, empowerment, and a renewed sense of purpose.
