Ebonyi Lawmaker Awards Scholarships To 200 Orphans
The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has announced that he has awarded scholarships to over 200 orphans as part of his constituency empowerment initiatives.
The initiative, according to the lawmaker, is aimed at providing access to quality education and helping them realise their full potential.
Ogah, who disclosed this during the flag-off of an empowerment programme held at Blessed Martins College of Nursing Science, Ohatekwe Amagu, Ikwo LGA, revealed that through his Chinedu Ogah Foundation, he has paid the West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO), and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) fees for over 2,000 students, including inmates in Ebonyi State correctional centres.
He also emphasised that being incarcerated should not hinder personal growth. “Being a prison inmate should not be seen as a setback but an opportunity for reformation and preparation for the future,” he said
The lawmaker, who also chairs the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, noted that the orphans were carefully selected from different indigent families in the 20 wards of Ikwo and 11 wards of Ezza South local government areas.
He explained that the scholarship covers their school fees, boarding fees, feeding and all other things they needed to excel in their educational pursuit.
Ogah maintained that he decided to distribute the fertilisers and other inputs to the farmers early enough so that they could make judicious use of the inputs, adding that early distribution of farm inputs ensures a yearly bumper harvest.
He commended President Bola Tinubu and the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for giving them the enablement to contribute their quota to the development and welfare of the masses, adding that through their support, the National Assembly members have been able to reach the constituents.
The lawmaker commended Tinubu’s leadership and ongoing reforms and expressed confidence that more impactful programmes would soon be unveiled to further transform the nation.
He, however, urged the people to continue to support the administration of President Tinubu and Governor Nwifuru, adding that they have good plans for the people and called for patience, support and prayers.
Handing over the cheques to the management of WAEC, NECO and JAMB, the wife of the Ebonyi State governor, Mrs Mary-Maudlin Nwifuru, appreciated Mr Ogah for his exemplary and people-focused representation in the National Assembly.
Mrs Nwifuru, who also described Ogah as a selfless and visionary leader, said he has consistently demonstrated what it means to serve the people with integrity, compassion, and dedication.
Mrs Nwifuru stated that her pet project, Better Health for Rural Women, Children, and the Internally Displaced (BERWO) Foundation, which seeks to collaborate with the government and private sectors to combat violence against vulnerable individuals and enhance education and livelihoods in Ebonyi, will continue to partner with the Chinedu Ogah Foundation to give the girl child a good education.
She appealed to the beneficiaries to ensure they make judicious use of the opportunity, adding that coming from indigent homes shouldn’t deter them from excelling in life.
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Okoro Emegha, lauded Mr Ogah for his consistency in empowering his people.
He noted that the party is closely watching all its members occupying different positions and noted that the party won’t hesitate to reward everyone according to their deeds.
Ebonyi Lawmaker Awards Scholarships To 200 Orphans is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
