The Eternal Brothers Club, a Social Organisation with headquarters in Abakaliki, has identified with the less privileged across Ebonyi state through the distribution of various items to celebrate the Yuletide.
The gesture has become part of the club's tradition of assisting the less privileged across the state, thereby making them feel belonged in the society in the face of prevailing economic hardship.
The club thus distributed food items such as rice, condiments among others including cash to over 300 households at its headquarters, Obama community of Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state., in an avid show of compassion in the spirit of the season.
Hon. Charles Akpu-Enika, the President of the Club said the act was part of the club's annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, to identify with its headquarters'' host community and others across the state.
"We use this period among other periods in every year,, to bring smiles, relief, and renewed hope to hundreds of families in the Yuletide.
"We know what this gesture means to the benefiting households but above being a material support, it is our own way of valuing and remembering them.
"We understand what many households are experiencing economically, that is why we want to be a radiating ray of hope to the young,, old and needy.".
The Secretary of the Club, Barr Emeka Anosike in his address, said the outreach was a fulfillment of the club's core values of brotherhood, service, and responsibility to humanity.
Anosike said that the club's activities have overtime, re-affirmed that its strength does not only lie in unity among its members but also in the thrust to enhance the wellbeing of people around it.
"Christmas is a period of love and peace, as we have continually proven that genuine brotherhood extends beyond words but action, sacrifice, and compassion."
He used the opportunity to outline the club's achievements which include the construction of an ultra-modern headquarters, having members in various elective and appointive positions in the state and county, among others.
"Our apolitical stance stems from our dictum of supporting any government in power focussed on delivering democratic dividends to the people.
"We appreciate highly the Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency, Rt.Hon. Bldr Francis Nwifuru for his avid commitment to transform the state through human empowerment and infrastructural strides.
"We also appreciate the Pragmatic Professor of Infrastructure and the Minister of Works, Senator, Engr David Umahi for continually translating President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda on infrastructure across the country.
"We commend the National and State Assembly members from Ebonyi especially those who are our members for their indelible, effective representation and members of the Ebonyi State Executive Council for their collaboration with the governor to make the state better."
Chief Dominic Nwibe, a Patron of the Club, commended its executive for its pragmatic leadership and urged the beneficiaries to continue praying for the success of the club.
Mrs Martha Mgbebu, One of the.beneficiaries, thanked the club for the gesture and prayed for God's continued blessing and upliftment upon its members.
