Hilda Baci Gives N2m to Fight Abuse, Donates Towards Justice for Late 13-Year-Old Ochanya Ogbanje
- Hilda Baci has reacted to the efforts to seek justice for the late 13-year-old girl, Ocahnya Ogbanje, who was abused by her cousin
- The teenager passed away after battling vesicovaginal fistula in 2018, and her case was revisited when a GoFundMe was opened in her name
- The chef pointed out that many girls are victims but cannot speak out, and she donated money to support the fight for justice for Ocahnya
- In a chat with a child advocate, Olushola Ige, he shared his take about abuse of minors
Two-time Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci has reacted to the GoFundMe campaign launched for the late 13-year-old abuse victim, Ochanya Ogbanje.
Ochanya was abused by her cousin and his father while living with them and died in 2018 after battling vesicovaginal fistula. Her case was recently revisited, and a GoFundMe was created to support the fight for justice.
Source: Instagram
In an Instagram post, the chef expressed sadness over the incident, stating that many girls are victims carrying the same emotional and physical scars as the late Ochanya.
She added that those who were supposed to protect the young girl failed her, and many others are still struggling to heal from similar experiences.
Hilda Baci noted that honoring Ochanya’s memory goes beyond hashtags, urging people to actively support victims of abuse.
She donated ₦2 million toward securing justice for such victims and asked her fans to select two NGOs to benefit from the donation.
Source: Instagram
Hilda Baci donates toward justice for Ochanya Ogbanje
The chef further revealed that her contribution was meant to inspire others to get involved in any way they can. She encouraged those who cannot donate financially to lend their voices to the cause, while calling on lawyers to join the legal team pursuing justice for Ochanya.
Recall that Hilda Baci is not the only public figure advocating for victims of abuse. A few months ago, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse (Verydarkman) also supported the rescue and repatriation of underage girls trafficked abroad.
See the post here:
How fans reacted to Hilda Baci's post
Reactions have trailed the post made by the chef about late Ochanye Ogbanje and other victims of abuse. Many praised her for her efforts, while others also shared their experience in the hands of people who assaulted them. Here are comments below:
@peaceyinny wrote:
"Raising a girl child in Nigeria scares the living daylights out of me… 1 or 2 Nigeria girls from a poor or average household has either encountered a paed*philes or abuser in their young age. I am a victim of such circumstance."
@blessed_barbie01 said:
"Way to go, God bless her."
@ibidunolabisii commented:
"No trial! Straight to prosecution."
Ige speaks about abuse of minors
He said:
"Parents should encourage their children to speak up and create an atmosphere where communication is prioritized. We often tell them, “If you see something, say something.” Once a child can see their father or mother as a friend, no matter the threat, that child will eventually be able to open up. I hope justice is served for the late Ochanya Ogbanje.
Man shares observations of Hilda Baci's event
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man took a flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos for Hilda Baci’s cooking of the biggest pot of jollof rice.
He shared his observation after seeing the large pot and was amazed by how the event was set up. Many who came across the man's video shared their thoughts on the setup and what the man showed.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
