The Aniocha North Local Government Area has received a generous donation of 3,000 bags of 10kg rice from renowned politician and philanthropist Chief Dumebi Kachikwu.
The donation was formally received by Hon. Emma Bazim Chinye, Executive Chairman of Aniocha North, at the Council Secretariat in Issele-Uku on Wednesday.
Hon. Chinye expressed profound gratitude to Chief Kachikwu, noting that the gesture is part of ongoing support to his administration, which has previously included donations of vehicles, motorcycles, and an ambulance.
According to the Chairman, the rice will be distributed to indigent residents across all 18 communities of Aniocha North, with 1,000 bags allocated each month starting in August, in line with the donor’s instructions.
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In a separate initiative, Hon. Chinye’s administration has delivered hospital equipment valued at millions of naira to the Issele-Uku and Onicha Olona Primary Health Care Centres.
The equipment, delivered on the same day, was personally supervised by the Executive Chairman, who handed them over to the Matrons of the centres. Hon. Chinye explained that the provision of the items aligns with his administration’s “MORE GAINS with RENEWED HOPE” agenda, which is aimed at improving the welfare of residents.
He commended the dedication of medical workers in the LGA and assured them of continued support, emphasizing that his administration will keep rewarding hard work.
The presentation sparked joy among the staff and community members, who celebrated with songs and dances. The Matrons of both health centres expressed appreciation and pledged to put the equipment to proper use for the benefit of the people.
With these interventions, the Aniocha North administration continues to record positive strides in rebuilding the local government and improving living standards for residents.
