By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and entrepreneur, Uriel Oputa, is earning accolades across social media after expressing her desire to adopt a baby girl who was recently found abandoned by a riverside in Kogi State.
The heartbreaking discovery was captured in a viral video that shows the infant crying helplessly near the Niger Bridge in the Ajaokuta area.
According to reports, a local community leader was drawn to the scene by the baby’s persistent cries. To his shock, he found the child alone—wrapped in baby clothes and a wrapper, alongside a few other personal belongings.
Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, a resident of the area who shared the video online, confirmed that the baby was rescued and is currently being looked after by members of the local community while they await further intervention from the authorities.
The video has stirred a wave of reactions, with many Nigerians calling for justice and support for the child.
Among those moved by the story is Uriel Oputa, who took to the comment section of a popular blog post to make an emotional plea for custody of the child.
“Pls let me have her. She will never go hungry,” Uriel wrote, sparking a flurry of support and admiration from fans and the general public.
Uriel, known for her time on Big Brother Naija: See Gobe (Season 2), has since become a prominent media personality, chef, and advocate for wellness and mental health.
Beyond her television fame, she has built a reputation for her compassionate and nurturing nature, often using her platform to support humanitarian causes.
