Renowned philanthropist and Iyase of Ogwashi – Uku, Chief Michael Chukwuka Nwaukoni, has presented 1000 (25kg) bags of rice and 37 cows to his community, Ogwashi – Uku, to cushion the effect of the just relaxed lockdown on residents of the community.
Chief Nwaukoni, who delivered the food items to the various quarters in the community, said he was concerned about the welfare of his people and deemed it necessary to ameliorate their suffering with the palliatives, as part of measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The Iyase, represented by his Principal Assistant, Barrister Victor Nobei, urged the people of Ogwashi – Uku to stay safe by avoiding acts that could expose them to contracting the deadly COVID – 19, stressing that they should abide by the necessary precautionary measures even with the partial relaxation of the lockdown.
He promised to continue to use his position and resources as the traditional prime minister of Ogwashi – Uku to impact positively on the development of the community, saying that the people should remain united and supportive of developmental initiatives if the community must move forward.
Chief Nwaukoni urged the committees charged with the responsibility of distributing the food items in the various quarters to be transparent so that every resident, including non indigenes, could benefit from the palliatives.
Speaking on the import of the donation, the Iyase Palace Secretary, Barrister Frank – Mayor Okolie, described Chief Nwaukoni as a development driven leader who had shown genuine commitment to advancing the well being of his community.
Also, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogwashi – Uku Development Association (ODA) Mr Elue Adigwe, said the donation of the palliatives was one of the many things Chief Nwaukoni had done for his community, describing him as a development champion.
Others who spoke, including the Secretary General, Umudei Royal Family, Ogwashi – Uku, Mr Jacob Chukwurah, a former youth leader in the community, Chiejine Onwujei and Mr Anthony Nti, thanked Chief Nwaukoni for the palliatives and pledged support for him.
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