By Marylovina Ezenekwe
The Nze na Ozo Agbiligba Cultural Association has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development through the distribution of educational materials and scholarship awards to pupils and students in Agbiligba, Nanka.
The initiative, carried out during a visit by members of the association to schools in the community on June 24, featured the distribution of exercise books to pupils of Primary School, Agbiligba Nanka, as well as a scholarship award to one of the school’s outstanding pupils in recognition of academic excellence.
In support of the programme, prominent members of the association, High Chief Ikeolisa Coker Ezenekwe, Nze Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, and Nze Nebechi Anofuechi Ezenekwe, donated N250,000 on behalf of the Ezenekwe family to support educational development among the pupils.
Also, Captain Theophilous Orakanma contributed N200,000 on behalf of the Orakanma family towards the initiative.
The outreach also extended to Community High School, Agbiligba Nanka, one of the Smart Schools established under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
To further encourage academic excellence and human capital development, the Ezenekwe and Orakanma families each donated N500,000, creating a scholarship fund of N1 million for outstanding students of the school.
Speaking on the initiative, Nze Osita Obi stated that the gesture reflects the core values of the Nze na Ozo Agbiligba Cultural Association, which combines the preservation of cultural heritage with meaningful service to the community.
According to him, investment in the education and development of young people remains one of the most enduring legacies any generation can leave behind and added that the association remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote youth empowerment, educational advancement, and sustainable community development.
On behalf of the schools, the Headmistress of Primary School, Agbiligba Nanka, Mrs. Okeke Nkechinyere, commended the association and its benefactors for the intervention and prayed for God’s continued blessings upon them.
She noted that the gesture would motivate the pupils and students to maintain good conduct and become more dedicated to their academic pursuits, ultimately contributing positively to the growth and development of the community.
The beneficiaries also expressed appreciation to the association and its donors for the support, pledging to work harder in their studies and strive for academic excellence in order to become responsible and successful individuals in the future.
Marylovina Ezenekwe is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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