Woman graduates 12 years after being rescued following witchcraft accusation

A woman who was abandoned following witchcraft allegations has graduated with a National Diploma in Mass Communications. 

Uduak was rescued by Anja Ringgren Loven, a Danish aid worker living in Akwa Ibom. 

Giving an update on the girl, Anja announced her graduation while also celebratibg her birthday. 

Anja wrote: “12 years ago I was on my first rescue mission in Nigeria. 

“It was a warm day and I was very eager to learn and understand why children were accused of being witches. 

“We drove some hours to a local village to look for a young girl who was accused of being a witch and abandoned. 

“While searching for the girl suddenly she came running towards me. She was barefooted and wore a striped dress in blue and white. 

“It was the day we rescued Uduak and if you meet her she will present herself as my FIRST daughter because she is the first girl I rescued. 

“It is not a secret that Uduak has a very special place in my heart. She has been under my wings for 12 years. 

“This year she graduated and got her National Diploma in Mass Communication. 

“I have seen Uduak grow and embrace her strenghts. 

“Today we celebrate the brilliant, powerful and beautiful young woman she has become. 

“Happy birthday my first daughter. Love you always and forever.” 

Anja has rescued and re-homed many children abandoned following accusation of witchcraft in the south-south region.