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Ugwueke community agog over Obi’s visit to their school

Saint AugustineBy Saint AugustineJune 7, 2015No Comments2 Mins Read
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The sleepy town of Ugwueke in Abia State was agog over the visit of the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi.

He was accompanied by the respected son of the town and one of the foremost Economists and the Managing Director of Cowry Assets Management Company, Mr. Johnson Chukwu.

Obi who was at Ugwueke Secondary School, Ugwueke encouraged the students to see education as their future, as that acquisition that would sufficiently arm them for global competition.

He also encouraged them to take interest in other extra-curricula activities such as sports, while shunning acts of indiscipline and other tendencies capable of affecting authentic self development.

After the interactive session with the students, who shared with him their problems, dreams and aspirations, Obi was conducted round the school by the Principal of the School, Mrs Celine Imo, who was accompanied by some prominent members of the community.

In return, Obi donated 2 Million Naira to them to assist them repair the school hall that was destroyed by fire. He assured them that he would reach out to his friends for more donations to the project and other projects in the school that are key to proper training of the students.

Obi also thanked Mr. Johnson Chukwu for his abiding love and faith in the community and demonstrated by his many acts of philanthropy.

Eulogizing him as one of the best Nigerians he had known over the years, he encouraged him to remain close to his people.

He also called on wealthy Nigerians to contribute to nation-building by supporting worthy causes in education, health and other areas.

In her speech, the Principal of the School, Mrs Celine Imo said that Obi’s visit was a major source of encouragement to them.Ugwueke 5UgwuekeUgwueke 2Ugwueke 3

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