A former senator from Ebonyi Maria Ude Nwachi, now a media figure, has formally adopted Emeka Samuel Ndudi, a 19-year-old artist.
Maria, who hails from Ozizza village in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, attested to the formality of Samuel’s adoption and said she would be in charge of his upkeep.
“…Yes ooo, this is Facebook adoption ooo. The real deal ooo. I have many I call sons here, but this is official. This post is my adoption papers. You are all my witnesses. I pledge to be responsible for his education, accommodation, food, medicals, clothes, and general welfare,“ Maria wrote.
Maria explained that she discovered Samuel’s artwork in September 2023 and was amazed by it. She was surprised to learn that his father had just passed away.
Maria decided to support Samuel by giving him a monthly allowance. She shared a heartfelt post on Facebook, praising Samuel’s talent and mentioning that she connected with him as they both shared the experience of being orphans.
“…Ndudi and I have something in common, we are both orphans. I am a childhood orphan as I lost my dad at age 2 and my mom at age 13. He lost his mom years ago before losing his dad last year. Being an orphan means you are on your own on this earth. The reality is not funny. But today Ndudi has me, a mother, who will love and care for him always.”
Maria credited Samuel’s account with N200k and called on Facebook users to be witnesses to her adoption.
Samuel reacted to his adopted mum’s post announcing her decision concerning him and appreciated the media personality.
He wrote in the comment section: “Grace found me❤️Thank you Mummy Maria Ude Nwachi .”