By Chuks Uzochukwu
A renowned philanthropist, Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Alaegbu Ezesinachi has distributed over two thousand exercise books and other educational materials to pupils in Onuimo council area of Imo State.
The philanthropic event which took place at the council headquarters on Thursday, 9th December, 2021 was applauded by critical stakeholders and other well meaning citizens of the area and state.
Speaking, the Diakuma Umuna, Onuimo born and Port-Harcourt based kind-hearted politician said the gesture was to partner with the state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma on his efforts to enhance education standard in the state.
Ezesinachi who pledged to make the gesture an annual event, stressed that individual and collective continuous and selfless contributions aimed at advancing education and ensuring bright future for the younger generation can never be over emphasized.
He also used the opportunity to solicit continue massive support and prayers for Governor Uzodimma and his 3R mantra administration in the state, while assuring the people of the governor's commitment to lift Imo to an enviable height in terms of growth, development and otherwise.
The one time Councilor and Deputy Leader of the council representing Umuna ward 5 in Onuimo LGA, also charged the pupils, teachers and school managements who are beneficiaries of the gesture to put the donations into good uses and to remain good ambassadors of the state in their respective endeavours.
"I will beg you to continue to put our dear Governor, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma and his administration in your daily prayers and also support him in any capacity you can to move our state forward, just as I have done today through the distribution of these educational materials.
"I can assure you that he truly means well for us all and the state. He is genuinely committed to transform our state through his laudable programmes and polices for our general interest and well-being." he said.
Receiving the educational materials on behalf of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board, IMSUBEB, the Onuimo LGA Education Secretary, Kennedy Okonkwo thanked the donor for the gesture, which he described as unprecedented and commendable.
While also urging the people to emulate the kind disposition of the donor, Okonkwo also prayed God to bless him and grant him success both in his political aspiration and other endeavours.
Also, Hon. Engr. Vitalis Obi, Senior Special Assistant to the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe applauded Hon. Ezesinachi for his thoughtful vision and generosity.
Obi, Convener of "Imo Nwere Hope" Campaign Organization, also used the opportunity to assured the Speaker's willingness and commitment to champion course of quality legislative delivery, for a peaceful and prosperous Imo under the watch of Governor Uzodimma.
He equally made cash donation in support of the project and urged other well meaning people of the state to emulate and support the project to guarantee a prosperous Imo of our collective dream.
The cash donation of Obi, who is described as a good ambassador of the IMHA Speaker and Shared Prosperity Government triggered other donations from some of the guests and friends of the donor at the event.
Among the highlights of the event was the presentation of the writing materials to some pupils drawn from various schools in the area, which marked the official flagoff of the distribution of the donated materials in the LGA.
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