Balling for Charity

THE red carpet recently swarmed with celebrities who graced Dame Virgy Etiaba Foundation charity ball red carpet in outstanding outfits.
  Held at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, the event, tagged A Heart for Life, was aimed at raising funds towards the completion of the Empowerment Centre, Nnewi. Some other projects, which the Foundation hopes to embark on include raising awareness on the plight of widows, physically challenged and orphans in the society.
  With Justice Alfa Belgore, former Chief Justice of Nigeria as chairman of occasion, the red carpet event saw Dr. Christopher Kolade, Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom as the keynoter.
  According to Etiaba, “unofficially, the foundation started in 2001, after an encounter with God, when I had a 'summit with Angels’. During the period that I served as the deputy governor and the governor of Anambra State, my attention was further drawn to the deplorable living standard of the under-privileged in our society. We then embarked on several charity projects. The Foundation is currently constructing an Empowerment Centre located at Nnewi, Anambra State. The Centre will provide a platform for succour, training, workshops and seminars for these groups of individuals in the society.”
  She added, “I believe that the outcome of this African Charity Ball would contribute immensely to the welfare of our underprivileged and I’m proud to be a part of this movement, which will promote awareness that will help our beneficiaries by improving their quality of lives.”
  The event saw comedian Helen Paul and Exquisite Dance Group entertaining guests.