The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), South West Region 3, Ilorin, on Thursday extended its annual humanitarian outreach to inmates in correctional centres across Kwara State, providing meals and support for more than 2,000 inmates as part of the church’s Christmas outreach programme.
The gesture, described by church leaders as an expression of Christian compassion and evangelism, included the distribution of pounded yam, egusi soup, and essential supplies to correctional centres in Oke-Kura, Mandala, Omu-Aran, Lafiaji, and Jebba.
The initiative, which began more than 20 years ago through the effort of Mrs. Grace Edide, has grown into a consistent yearly programme.
Over time, other members including Dr. (Mrs.) Modupe Ogunniyi, Mrs. Comfort Raji, Dr. Yemisi Adejumo, Dr. Femi Ajayi, Dr. Sanni, and Mrs. Dada have contributed personal resources to sustain the project.
Speaking on the outreach, the Mega Regional Overseer, Pastor Olugbenga Oyewunmi, commended the volunteers and described the programme as a practical expression of biblical teachings.
According to him, “This humanitarian initiative is worth supporting because it aligns with the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 25:36-40. When we care for those society often forgets, we fulfil Christ’s instruction.”
Dr. (Mrs.) Modupe Ogunniyi explained that members of the evangelism group visit female correctional centres on the last Thursday of every month and male centres on the last Saturday to provide fellowship and counseling.
Mrs. Grace Edide added that beyond the feeding programme, the group sometimes facilitates skills acquisition training for inmates to support rehabilitation. “We believe these skills will be useful for them after serving their term, helping them reintegrate into society,” she said.
Another member of the team, Mrs. Comfort Raji, appealed to parents and community leaders to be more involved in child upbringing, stressing that proper foundation reduces crime. She said: “When children are trained with the right values, society benefits. Creating time to guide the younger generation can reduce crime and promote national development.”
The organisers expressed hope that more individuals and institutions would partner with them in the coming years to sustain and expand the initiative.
