Rt Hon Chinedu Ogah - member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency.
By Victor Nwegede
The large-scale humanitarian gesture coincided with the 26th anniversary and annual Foundation Day celebration of the Chinedu Ogah Foundation, held at the country home of the Founder, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, at Item Amagu Village, Ikwo Local Government Area.
Ogah, who represents Ikwo/Ezza-South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and serves as Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, said the exercise was purely humanitarian and not politically motivated.
“This gathering is not about politics. It is about caring for humanity. The people you see here are those who elected us, and we believe in giving back to society in practical ways,” Ogah said.
According to him, beneficiaries were drawn from all the 31 wards of the federal constituency, ensuring equitable distribution across communities.
He noted that the Foundation, which has been in existence for 26 years, has consistently focused on grassroots empowerment, including house construction, scholarships, job facilitation, and economic support for the less privileged.
Ogah disclosed that a more comprehensive empowerment programme is scheduled to hold between March and early April 2026, adding that the initiative will be people-driven.
“If the people want me, I will serve. If they don’t, I will not. Leadership is about the will and yearning of the people, not personal ambition,” he stated.
The federal lawmaker used the occasion to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that its impact is evident in Ebonyi State, particularly through the policies and programmes of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
He lauded the Governor’s achievements in security, education, infrastructure, and human capital development, describing Ebonyi as one of the safest states for investment in the South-East.
“Today, you can see the roads, water projects, scholarships, and job opportunities facilitated by this administration. Many Ebonyi youths are studying abroad on state scholarships, and security has greatly improved,” Ogah said.
Chairman of the occasion, Comrade Emmanuel Chukwu, a Director with the Nigerian Aviation Authority, Lagos Branch, lauded Ogah for consistently translating government policies into tangible benefits for the grassroots.
Other speakers, including the State Commissioner for Education - Dr. Donatus Ilang, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry - Chief Oguzor Offia-Nwali, and Chief Humphrey Nwuruku - former Chief Whip of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, among others described the massive turnout as a testament to the love and trust the people have for the lawmaker.
They commended Ogah for remaining focused on constituency welfare despite criticism from some quarters.
The event attracted a wide array of dignitaries, including the Deputy Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Onah, members of the State Assembly, commissioners, APC leaders, youth groups, women associations, and cultural organizations.
The distribution exercise was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner, with beneficiaries expressing gratitude for the timely intervention during the festive season.
Our Correspondent reports that over the years, the Chinedu Ogah Foundation Yuletide programme has become a unifying annual event, blending charity, culture, and community service, and reinforcing Ogah’s reputation for impactful representation and grassroots empowerment in Ebonyi State.
