Obiwuruotu August Meeting Celebrated with Awards and Free Medical Outreach by Nnoye Foundation

By Nightengale Ben-Onyeukwu

Honourable Odunze Kingsley Chinonyerem, fifth from the left and fourth from the right, dressed in a white kaftan, pictured with his wife, supporters, and members of his campaign team.

The Obiwuruotu August meeting, held today, August 20th, at the Uba Civic Centre, was a vibrant gathering attended by women from across Ubaegwugwu, including those married both within and outside the community. The event, themed ‘Ubaegwugwu August Meeting/Award Ceremony for Selected Daughters,’ featured not only the recognition of outstanding women but also a free medical outreach organised by the Nnoye Foundation.

As promised, the Nnoye Foundation’s medical team was on the ground, fully equipped to provide free medical treatment to the women in attendance. The outreach offered essential services, including malaria tests, blood pressure checks, random blood sugar tests, and the use of the Quantum Analysis Machine to diagnose various health conditions.

One of the day’s highlights was the award ceremony, where distinguished daughters from each of the 11 villages that make up Ubaegwugwu were honoured. These women, honoured with the title ‘Nwada di Oke Onuahia 1 of Ubaegwugwu,’ received certificates of merit in front of an audience of proud friends and family members who had come to celebrate their achievements. The awards were a proof to the women’s contributions to their communities and their embodiment of the values held dear by Ubaegwugwu.

Nnaoma Amah, the Director General for the Nnoye campaign, took the opportunity to express his admiration for the Uba people, particularly praising the beauty and strength of the women. He highlighted the significant contributions of Honourable Odunze Kingsley Chinonyerem, who has been instrumental in supporting the community, including the single-handed sponsorship of the free medical treatment. Nnaoma Amah encouraged the attendees to vote for Honourable Odunze in the upcoming September 21st elections, urging them to support a candidate who has already shown his commitment to the people.

Adding to the endorsements, the APGA Chairman for Ifakala Ward, Evans Nnadi, spoke highly of Honourable Odunze’s character, noting that he was chosen as the APGA candidate for councillorship in Ifakala Ward because he is trustworthy and reliable. ‘He is not someone that talks too much; he is trustworthy, and any promise he makes shall be fulfilled,’ Nnadi stated. He emphasised that if Honourable Odunze is elected, he will ensure steady electricity for the community, with hopes of connecting Ifakala to the federal power grid. Nnadi urged the people to support and vote for Odunze, affirming that he is the only candidate capable of delivering the needed change in Ifakala.

Honourable Odunze Kingsley Chinonyerem, in his address, passionately spoke of his commitment to the community. He pledged to change the lives of the Obiwuruotu women if elected as councilor, stating, ‘If I make promises, I try my best to fulfil them. I also make sure that any politician who makes promises fulfils them.’ Known affectionately as ‘Ochi na Nwata’ for his early start in leadership at the age of seventeen, Honourable Odunze assured the audience of his integrity and dedication. ‘I don’t know how to lie, and I made sure that my people benefited from my leadership as the youth leader. I believe that by September 21st, I will emerge as the councilor. I promise that I won’t put shame on you,’ he declared. In a show of support, he donated ₦5,000 to the award recipients, and Lady Eunice Dimunna, moved by his actions, contributed ₦10,000 to his campaign.

Following the event at Uba Civic Centre, Honourable Odunze, along with his team, visited the Owerre Nkalu community, where he joined the women at their August meeting and donated ₦10,000. He reassured them of his dedication to their welfare, promising not to disappoint if given the opportunity to serve as their councilor. ‘I am not selfish. I don’t have money like others, but I promise that I will not fail you,’ he affirmed.

The Obiwuruotu August meeting was a day of celebration, with the Nnoye Foundation playing a crucial role in making the event not only memorable but also impactful for the women of Ubaegwugwu.

 

Honourable Odunze Kingsley Chinonyerem, in a white kaftan, pictured with members of the Nnoye Foundation’s medical team and his campaign team during the Obiwuruotu August meeting.

Honourable Odunze Kingsley Chinonyerem, in a white kaftan, standing beside his wife, dressed in a colourful Obiwuruotu attire with an Ankara wrapper, headtie, and white lace blouse. She is third from the left and fourth from the right, with a cheerful smile. They are pictured with members of the Nnoye Foundation’s medical team during the Obiwuruotu August meeting.