Hardship: Foundation empowers indigent women, youths in Anambra

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

A philanthropist, one Promise Egbeji has as a result of the increasing hardship and sufferings in the country, empowered over forty indigent women in Anambra State.

Egbeji who spoke to newsmen during the launch of Feed a Family Programme, that took place at Oduwanu Street Market, Onitsha Bridgehead approach, Onitsha South Local Government Area, said the empowerment has no political undertones.

He said that he really noticed ugly faces around and decided to put smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries, stating that Onitsha South is where he was bred.

He stated that he has other plans like marathon race which will come up soon with cash prizes for the winners and it comprises of males and females, noting that the female gender are complaining of being left behind.

“We are hoping to establish holiday lessons for Primary and Secondary Schools, because our youths use the holiday period to indulge in juvenile delinquency, that’s why we want to get them together for the period of that one month “.

He further applauded Governor Charles Soludo for the remarkable works done so far in Onitsha south local government area, stating that for the first time, a sitting Governor gave Onitsha South the opportunity of producing some political appointments, like Commissioner for Special Duties and National APGA Chairman.

”The roads in Onitsha South are like London, in short the Governor is doing marvelously well here and the state in general .

Responding, the leader of the market, Mrs Obiageli Okeke, applauded Egbeji for deeming it fit to remember them, especially at this time of economic hardship /challenges in the country, and prayed for God’s blessing on him.