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A Security expert and philanthropist, Amb. Chief (Dr) Nzeribe Okegbue JP, has been commended by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Engr) Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, among others over building edific community town hall/bore hold water in loving memory of his mother, Mrs. Ugoma Beatrice Albert Okegbue, at Ndi Okoro village, Ikemba community, Ikwuano Local Government Area of the State, which was commissioned last week.
The Deputy Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Boundary Matters, Chief Godwin Ndom, described Okegbue as a great philanthropist who has the interest of his people at heart, even as the speaker described Dr.Okegbue as an invaluable asset to humanity and to his community and the state at large. On his part, Chief Steve Mpamaugo, Chairman, Ikwuano Local. Government Area of the state, also applauded the security expert for his kind gesture.
Meanwhile Rear Admiral Raphael Osondu (Rtd), who chaired the occasion and, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd), the PDP Senatorial candidate for Abia Central, including the State Party Chairman, Hon. (Dr) Alwell Asiforo Okere who led other members of the State Working Committee of the Party to the momentous event extolled Dr. Okegbue as a worthy son of repute and honour, whose contributions in both community and social welfare cannot be underestimated. The State party chairman, in his words also expressed satisfaction while he further eulogized:
“High Chief Nzeribe Okegbue has been a strong pillar of support to the PDP at all levels and we are proud of his exploits even as we pledge our support to his vision and encourage him to do more for his community, the State and humanity in general”
In his brief address ,Dr. Okegbue expressed gratitude to God and all who came to witness the commissioning of the town hall while promising to start building health care centre as complement to the town hall. He also used the occasion to remember his mother, as he wished she was alive:
“I wish my mother was still alive to see what God is doing through me. Some people also think that it is only when you are holding political position that you will do something for your people but you can do something even when you don’t hold any political position”
Highligh of the commissioning include presentation of wrappers to indigent wowen, and others, as cultural dances by Ndiokoro, Ndieke women, Ikeba women, among others.
