In Anambra : 40 Indigent Women Smile Home With Cash, Foodstuffs As Foundation Launches Feed A Family Program
By Juliana Nwachukwu
No fewer than 40 indigent market women were on Friday, at Oduwanu Street Market, near Bridgehead Market, Onitsha South Local Government Area, empowered with cash, bags of rice, aprons, cartons of indomie among other food stuffs from the Chief Executive Officer of Admin Foundation, Chief Promise Egbeji during the launch of "Feed a Family Programme" in the area.
The kind gesture according to Chief Egbeji is in line with the marvelous things Governor Charles Soludo is doing in Onitsha South constituency,
Chief Egbeji noted the overwhelming impact of what the governor is doing in the state and decided to support as his foundation is committed to touching lives positively and he finds joy in seeing people smile.
He explained that he united the youths of Onitsha South by organising a massive football tournament with significant prizes, including a first place prize of #1 million, and consolation prizes of #50,000 for each of the 10 wards in the constituency. The second, third, and fourth place prizes were #500,000, #300,000, and #100,000 respectively.
He maintained that he had visited Woliwo market, where he had carried out a significant empowerment program for traders and youths, providing financial support to 30 youths, giving each a sum of #100,000 to augment their existing endeavors or to seek new opportunities.
Chief Egbeji also noted that he had visited primary and secondary schools, donating educational materials as well as financial assistance.
He also mentioned that he had visited Oduwanu market, where he distributed rice, indomie, and cash prizes to mothers, as he derives joy from seeing them happy and putting smiles on people's faces, and is committed to supporting those in need.
The founder of the foundation emphasized that his charitable actions are purely driven by a desire to give back to his community, without any political motivations. He explained that, having been born and raised in Fegge, Onitsha South, and also having a foundation in Delta State, he has witnessed firsthand the struggles and sadness in the area, and is simply seeking to bring joy and positivity to the people and community that have shaped him.
He stated that he has other plans like marathon race which will come up soon with cash prices for the winners and it will comprise of males and females, noting that the female gender are complaining of being left behind.
“We are hoping to establish holiday lessons for primary and secondary schools, because our youths use the holiday period to indulge in juvenile delinquency, that's why we want to get them together for the period of that one month ".
He also expressed his gratitude to Governor Soludo's leadership for the notable achievements in the area, highlighting that, for the first time, a sitting Governor has given Onitsha South the opportunity to hold significant political positions, including the Commissioner for Special Duties and the National APGA Chairman.
The market leader, Mrs. Obiageli Okeke, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Chief Egbeji for his thoughtful gesture, especially during a time of economic hardship in the country. She prayed that God would abundantly bless him for his kindness.
Other beneficiaries, including Mrs. Rose Oraeri, Esther Ohimin and Esther Duru were overjoyed, chanting praises to God, hailing Chief Egbeji as a "savior".
The event was attended by notable figures, including Mrs Ngozi Obidike, the South East APGA Women Leader, Mr Chinedu Okoro, Director General of the Admin Foundation and others.
* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
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