Jubilation rented the air at Suleja
prison in Niger State during the week, as Nollywood actress, Tonto
Dikeh donated relief materials, including two 52 inches plasma TV
and cash to brighten the cloudy lives of inmates.
The actress, who was at the prison on
Tuesday also donated other home appliances such as 3 ceiling fans, 2
pressing irons, 2 strong decorders and cash to inmates. The gesture
was part of giveaway season to usher in her birthday.
Speaking during the visit, which she
made under the auspice of Tonto Dike Foundation, the actress said
inmates deserve to be happy in spite of their condition. The
foundation, which is her humanitarian initiative, empowers and
provides succour to the less privileged and vulnerable Nigerians.
In an Instagram post, on Wednesday,
Tonto Dikeh said “The prison controller in charge of Sulejah prison
could not hold his joy. The inmates burst into celebration as they
had not watched television for years. It is an opportunity for them
to watch world events like the world cup and other religious
channels.” The actress, however, urged the inmates to be prayerful
and hopeful, adding that if God gives them a second chance they
should abstain from crimes and be law abiding citizens. She also
encouraged them to learn skills so that when they are out of prison
they could earn a living from the skills acquired. A philanthropist
and humanitarian actress who is also a NAPTIP ambassador and
girl-child advocate, Tonto Dikeh promised to always do her best to
support the prison inmates and the authorities.
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