Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has won hearts online after expressing her desire to adopt a baby girl who was found abandoned by the riverside in Kogi State.
A Baby Abandoned, A Community’s Compassion
The touching incident was first shared by Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, a resident of the Ajaokuta area in Kogi State. In a viral video, a crying baby was seen near the Niger Bridge, discovered by a local community leader who also found baby clothes, a wrapper, and other items at the scene.
The community has since taken responsibility for the infant’s care while waiting for the local government to step in and help locate the child’s mother.
Uriel’s Emotional Response: “She Will Never Go Hungry”
Moved by the video, Uriel commented on a blog post that shared the heartbreaking story, publicly offering to adopt the baby. Her heartfelt words quickly gained traction:
“Please let me have her. She will never go hungry.”
Although it’s unclear whether Uriel has officially contacted the necessary adoption authorities, her comment has sparked emotional reactions online, with many praising her compassion.
Her Personal Journey: A Deep Connection to Motherhood
Uriel’s offer hits especially close to home, as the 36-year-old singer has previously spoken about her health challenges. In 2023, she opened up about battling amenorrhea—a condition that caused her to stop menstruating for four years.
Doctors had once told her she might never be able to have children, a revelation that marked one of the lowest moments in her life.
“That period was the darkest for me,” she shared during an emotional interview, revealing her deep yearning to become a mother.
What’s Next?
While the public waits to see if Uriel follows through with the adoption process, her spontaneous act of kindness has sparked conversations around child abandonment, maternal health, and adoption support in Nigeria.
Whether or not the adoption materializes, one thing is clear—Uriel’s gesture shines a light on the power of empathy and the deep desire for motherhood, especially for women who have faced fertility struggles.
If granted custody, Uriel Oputa may soon embark on one of the most meaningful journeys of her life—not as a reality star, but as a mother.
