Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has announced his intention to adopt 9-year-old Joseph Oluomachi Opara.
Oluomachi made news recently when a video of him singing some melodious Catholic songs went viral.
Announcing his intention today, June 12, Uzodinma said,
“In celebration of Fathers Day, I directed that little 9 year old Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara, the viral Imo State-born singer be contacted as I announce my intentions to adopt him as my own child.
“I also undertake, personally, to sponsor him from primary school level (his current educational level) to Catholic priesthood (his career choice).
“Master Opara made waves in the internet at the weekend with videos of his unique rendition of some catholic hymns/songs which marked him out as a specially talented kid singer. This attracted instant applause and commendations from the public.
“I believe in harnessing skills and talents and grooming them to be of better use to mankind and to this end, I directed that the family, through the Imo State commissioner for information, Hon. Declan Emelumba be informed of my intention to adopt their son as my own child.
“I also undertake to personally take over the full responsibility of his training until he becomes a Reverend Father, which he said is his life ambition.
“It my expectation and prayer that little Oluoma attains his full potentials in God’s time. God bless Imo State.”
The said intention of Imo State Governor to adopt 9-year-old Joseph Oluomachi Opara is one in thousands internationally of such well meaning appreciation of the wonders of God in the melodious voice of a child attracted to goodness. I am aware of various such calls here in Dublin by people who want to reach out to give something good to Oluomachi. He apparently has been divinely clothed in his name ‘Oluomachi’ which translates in English to mean Good Tone of God.
To “adopt” the boy who has come to walk in the Light of God should not be the way to go. He has parents and has no qualms with his parents. To adopt him sounds like an intention to separate him from his family. That should not be.
Thanks,instead of adoption give him a special privilege scholarship to study till the tertiary level under the care of the church so that he’s not deprived of parental care and control