May 29, 2026
•A beneficiary of The Irede Foundation with some artificial limbs.
By Elizabeth Osayande
FOUNDER of The Irede Foundation, Mrs Crystal Chigbu, explained how she transformed her daughter’s inability to walk into a lifeline of hope for others. Driven by faith, she defied fate to establish the foundation. Its primary mission is to help child amputees regain mobility, embrace independence, and live life to the fullest.
“When Beulah was born, the diagnosis made it clear that amputation was the best option following the congenital deformity of her right limb. We realised Beulah needed a supportive limb as everyday childhood moments became bar-riers, first steps, playtime, walking into a classroom with confidence. As parents, we saw that this wasn’t only about mobility; it was about dignity, access, and her right to participate fully in life. We knew that a supportive (prosthetic) limb was needed once we decided to amputate the limb.”
