From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi
Nnewi-born billionaire and a philanthropist, Sir Louis Carter Onwugbenu (Okpataozuora) on April 25, 2025, laid the foundation stone for Louis Carter International Vocational School, Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Structures at the site include fathers’ house, chapel for the school, foundation’s secretariat, administrative and classroom blocks, among many other features.
The foundation laying ceremony officiated by His Lordship, Most Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese was fully attended by members of Nnewi business community and dignitaries from far and near.
In attendance were Catholic priests, the YPP aspirant candidate in the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Prince Samben Nwosu; the CEO, Organizer Oil and Gas, Hon Innocent Okoli, Sir Arthur Ngwugbe, Sir Joseph Onyejepu (Joe White), Lady Nwangwu, Sir Tony Nwangwu, Sir Emeka Obinwa and Sir Ndubuisi Okoli among others.
At a Mass to mark the event, Bishop Okoye charged Christians to live a life of witness and be committed to the things of the Church to propagate the work of God.
He recalled that the dream of the project that became a reality started in 2013. He said God had used Sir Onwugbenu to bring it to actualisation.
Bishop Okoye advised Christians to continue to embark on projects that will promote the work of God and benefit humanity.
He expressed gratitude to Sir Onwugbenu, the President of the Foundation for his large heart and spirit of giving back to society and promotion of missionary work.
He assured Sir Onwugbenu that as a Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese the dream of Louis Carter Education Foundation would never die.
Chief Louis Onwugbenu in his remark recalled that the Louis Carter Education Foundation is an adaptation of the Carnegie Melon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania which his first son, Emeka Onwugbenu attended.
Sir Onwugbenu added that everything happening in his life remains a miracle.
He further disclosed that he had been doing charity all his life to appreciate God and give back to society.
Sir Onwugbenu disclosed that his objective is to make the Foundation one of the best in Nigeria and promised to complete the structures in no distant time.
Sir Onwugbenu appreciated the Most Rev Okoye, whom he said had been supportive in making the project a reality. He prayed that God would continue to keep him strong for the work He assigned him to do for the Church and humanity
Highlights of the occasion included the foundation stone-laying ceremony by the benefactor, Sir Onwugbenu and a tour of the structures.