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Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru on Sunday announced a N10 million gift for Jeremiah Obaji, a middle-aged man who trekked 17 days from Ikorodu, Lagos State, to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.
Obaji, is an indigene of the newly created Anioma autonomous community in the defunct Effium community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, arrived in Abakaliki on Sunday, making it a total of 17 days since he embarked on the journey.
He said he decided to trek to Abakaliki to appreciate Governor Francis Nwifuru for restoring peace to the Effium community, which was ravaged by a communal war that claimed hundreds of lives and property worth billions of naira.
Receiving him, Nwifuru assured that he will continue to ensure peace in different parts of the state as part of his People’s Charter of Needs manifesto.
He commended Obaji for trekking such a long distance to Abakaliki to appreciate him and announced a cash gift of N10 million for him to take care of his health following his worn-out appearance as a result of the long trek.
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