OUR STORY

WHO ARE WE?

Mercy Widows & Orphans Foundation is a non governmental organization named after our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Lolo Mercy Ogbuehi (Mama), who went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2010. This Foundation is in fulfilment of Mama’s wishes whose house was always open to orphans, widows, the poor, the hungry, and to strangers. Mama attended to their needs, ensuring that everyone that she came across regardless of race and religion was treated with respect and caring love. Her heartbeat was having mercy on the poor and less privileged. Mercy Widows & Orphans Foundation was established in fulfilment of a vision given by God to continue with Mama’s lifework and expand on it. The Foundation is comprised of Ministers of The Gospel, Lawyers, Social Workers, and Humanitarian Workers.

WHY DO WE EXIST?

We exist to meet the needs of widows, orphans, the aged and the less privileged in our community, and the world at large; relieve the oppressed, the fatherless, as well as, plead for the widow as the God of heaven will enable us (Isaiah 1:17).

In Luke 19:13, Our Lord Jesus told us to ‘occupy till He comes’. Mercy Widows & Orphans Foundation has not only come to fill the vacuum, but also come to occupy in the areas concerning the welfare of the people.

Mrs. Nnenna Uchegbu

Mrs. Nnenna Uchegbu is a Lawyer, Diplomat and retired United Nations staff. She served the country of her birth, Nigeria, for fifteen (15) years, as Foreign Service Officer, and the United Nations, in various capacities, for twenty (20) years.

She is the Founder and President of The Mercy Widows and Orphans Foundation and its subsidiary Mercy Ogbuehi Widows and Orphans Foundation, non-governmental organizations, named after her mother, Lolo Mercy Ogbuehi who went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2010. The Foundation works with the orphans and widows according to the Word of God in Isaiah 1:17, which commands us to defend the fatherless and plead for the widow.

Att. Uchechi Uchegbu

Mrs. Blessing Ihebuzoaju Chinke

FRIDAY OGBUEHI

Atty. Uchechi Uchegbu originally from the Maryland/D.C. area, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from American University. She pursued further education at Boston University, earning a Master of Criminology degree. Graduating from Touro Law Centre with a Juris Doctorate, she is admitted to practice in all Maryland State Courts and the Federal Courts. She is the Managing Partner at The Mercy Law Firm, LLC.. Atty. Uchegbu is actively involved in various legal associations, and advocates for the welfare of orphans and the fatherless.

Mrs Blessing Ihebuzoaju Chinke , a certified and skilled nurse in the United States, channels her passion towards the welfare of orphans, widows and the underprivileged. Throughout her tenure as a Senior staff member at the now defunct Nigeria Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), she played a vital role in consistently providing aid to those in need.

As a founding member of the Umuada Ubakala Welfare Association, her assistance extends beyond Lagos state. Alongside her fulfilling career, Mrs Blessing Ihebuzoaju Chinke is happily married and takes joy in her role as a devoted mother to her daughter, as well as the numerous adopted children and grandchildren.

Friday Ogbuehi (Prince) A devoted Christian from Abia State, Nigeria, with a distinguished academic background. He holds an Associate Degree in Communications from Saint Louis University, Madrid, Spain (1983), a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Communications and Spanish from Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, USA (1985), and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from South Eastern University, S.W, Washington D.C. (1988).

With leadership experience in Trans-Atlantic Network, Inc.USA and Lubak Links, Lagos, Nigeria, he has been honoured with awards like the "Ugwu Umuahia" and the Award of Excellence Leadership for his societal contributions. Passionate about community welfare, Mr. Ogbuehi continues to uplift the less privileged.

Reverend Bridget Chikezirim

Barr. Chris Ezem

Chibunna Innocent Chibundu (Pastor)

Reverend Bridget Chikezirim Is the Founder and Pastor of Shekinah (Glory) Revival Assembly based in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. She studied Theology at Pentecostal International Bible Seminary, Owerri, Nigeria. The outreach of the church focuses on the affairs of the needy as commanded by God, visiting and taking care of widows, helping the less privileged, providing assistance in paying hospital bills and school fees for those who cannot afford to do so.

Reverend Bridget has a burden for the poor and the unsaved, always looking for opportunities to preach to them the gospel of salvation. She lives in Owerri with her family.

Barrister Chris Ezem is an experienced legal practitioner, called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. He holds a master's degree in law from the University of Lagos and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association.

As the Principal Partner at Ezem Chris & Associates in Lagos, Nigeria, he leads a firm of legal practitioners. Additionally, he has actively participated in Nigerian politics, holding positions such as Special Assistant on Political Affairs to Governor T. A. Orji (2010 – 2011) and Secretary to the Government of Abia State (2019 - 2023). Chris Ezem is dedicated to community development, particularly in youth empowerment and supporting widows and the less privileged.

Pastor Chibunna Innocent Chibundu has preached since 1996 and served as a missionary for Latter Rain Assembly in Mali, Sudan, and Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, he aided vulnerable congregations and led fundraising for essentials like blankets and food.

He studied Church Management at the Evangel Bible Institute, Lagos, Nigeria, and Deliverance at the Mountain of Fire Ministries’ School of Ministry, Houston, Texas, USA. Fluent in Arabic and Greek, he also has a working knowledge of Amharic.