The theme of the visit, ‘Warm Children’s Hearts, a China-Africa Joint Action,’ was initially introduced by wife of the Chinese President, Peng Liyuan. She
During her opening remarks, Liang expressed delight being at the event thanking the Ministry of Women Affairs as well as the Victorine Orphanage for making the visit a reality.
She pointed out that, Her Excellency Peng, sent a message to the first ladies of African countries, expressing gratitude for their assistance in China’s fight against COVID-19. And as an expression of friendship from the Chinese towards Africans, the Chinese government donated a batch of anti-pandemic supplies through OAFLAD to 53 African countries including Nigeria for women, adolescents and children.
“On behalf of the Chinese government, I want to donate love packages to the beloved children as a symbol of our efforts to keep the fire of love burning.,” she said, hoping the gesture would show warmth and care to the children and support them to grow up in good health and live happy lives.
Items donated in the love packages include writing tools among other gift items. An orphan, Raphael Nwako noted in excitement, “I love this event and I hope they continue celebrating it every Children’s Day. I pray that God blesses and strengthens the wife of the Chinese Ambassador,” he said.
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