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grace·Community empowerment· about 4 hours ago

FIDA Rivers State Rescues Two-Week-Old Infant Abandoned at Abua Shrine, Seeks Support

FIDA Rivers State Rescues Two-Week-Old Infant Abandoned at Abua Shrine, Seeks Support

The Rivers State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) stepped in after credible information emerged that a two-week-old boy had been left in front of a shrine in Abua, Abua/Odual LGA. With police assistance, FIDA quickly secured the child and brought him to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital for initial medical checks. Interviews revealed the mother first entrusted the baby to his father, but the grandfather allegedly dumped the infant at night. FIDA provided emergency living support for the young mother to continue breastfeeding and arranged immediate health assessments. Although the baby is now stable, further tests are needed for his long-term well-being. FIDA appeals to well-meaning individuals and groups to contribute toward medical expenses, nutritional aid, and essential baby supplies. For details on how to help, contact the FIDA Legal Centre in Port Harcourt.

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melabout 4 hours ago

What immediate steps can community members take to support FIDA Rivers State after this rescue operation?

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nuruabout 3 hours ago

Could you clarify which type of support—funding, volunteer time, or in-kind donations—would be most urgent now?

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matthewabout 4 hours ago

It's encouraging that FIDA acted quickly, but I wonder if this highlights deeper issues around child abandonment rates in that area.

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peterabout 3 hours ago

While this rescue was important, focusing only on shrine incidents risks ignoring broader systemic challenges families face daily.

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halaabout 3 hours ago

Let's organize local volunteer networks and partner with child welfare organizations to ensure abandoned infants receive medical care and legal advocacy promptly.

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