BRIEF HISTORY

Brief History of the Missionary Sisters for the Poorest of the Poor (MSPP) The Missionary Sisters for the Poorest of the Poor (MSPP) a female religious Institute with no doubt has its daunting problems. Some of the problems that have survived civilization and advancement in technology especially in Africa are those of child neglect and abandonment, destitution, prostitution etc. This situation indeed is overwhelming in our society, it calls for urgent and selfless approach. It is therefore, in answer to this call for a solution to these problems that a young nun offered herself. Sr. Oresoa Selo Ojeme arrived Gwagwalada Abuja in Nigeria 1995. Not at the invitation of any individual, group or authority, but was driven by the obsession to live out the desire the Lord God has planted in her heart. She was in search of an inner fulfillment of a disturbing filial cord with destitute, helpless street children and the broken hearted. To fend for them, console them, to be their sister, to love them, to pray fervently for them. In 1995, MSPP. began in a rented apartment at Phase One in Gwagwalada Abuja Nigeria. The centre immediately became a Home for destitute, street boys, abandoned babies, unwanted pregnant young girls, prostitutes etc. These people were provided shelter, food, clothing and Medicare. As years went by, the number of people grew geometrically, it became a daunting task for the coordinator of the Centre, Sr. Oresoa to provide their basic needs. Without any means of transportation of her own, she bestrides and gave her support to the MSPP. This is evident in the movement of the Home from rented apartment to a permanent location in Dagiri Gwagwalada along Kaduna Lokoja Express Way. MSPP has also rescued the poorest of the poor in other parts of the country such as Kaduna State, Edo State and other areas of Africa, Yendi in Ghana. May God reward her effort. Amen. Through its skill acquisition programs, Educational and Health Services, the Sisters has been via through doggedness and resilience by the Co-ordinator, Sr. Oresoa Selo-Ojeme a Missionary Sister for the Poorest of the Poor, Associate members and various groups such as government officials, foreign organizations, philanthropists and others too numerous to mention have rendered support towards the success of this work. Most Rev. Vincent Sowah Boi-Nai, Bishop of Yendi Diocese of Ghana supported the Anawim Sisters to make their dream come through. May God reward his effort Amen. We appreciate the fatherly and moral supports of our Archbishop, John Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja Archdiocese, His Grace Late Peter Yariok Jatau, Emeritus Archbishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Missionary Society of St. Paul, Rev. Fathers and Rev. Sisters in Nigeria and abroad, may God reward you all. Amen.