The Member representing Ikwo/Ezza-South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Comrade Chinedu Ogah, over the weekend distributed ₦200 million in cash and 12 trailers of rice to his constituents as part of the annual Yuletide empowerment programme of his foundation, Chinedu Ogah Foundation.
Speaking during the distribution held at his country home, Ogah said the gesture was aimed at supporting his people during the festive season. He explained that leadership should reflect the will and yearning of the people rather than personal ambition.
“The people you see here are those who elected me, and they deserve the best,” he said.
The Chinedu Ogah Foundation Yuletide programme has over the years grown into a unifying event that blends charity, culture, and community service. It continues to reinforce Ogah’s reputation for grassroots empowerment and impactful representation in Ebonyi State.
The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, said the exercise was purely humanitarian and not politically motivated. He noted that the humanitarian outreach coincided with the 26th anniversary and annual Foundation Day celebration of the Chinedu Ogah Foundation.
“The beneficiaries were drawn from all the 31 wards of the federal constituency to ensure equitable distribution across communities. This gathering is not about politics but about caring for humanity, and the people you see here are those who elected us, and we believe in giving back to society in practical ways,” Ogah stated.
He further noted that the Foundation, which has existed for 26 years, has continued to focus on grassroots development through house construction, scholarships, job facilitation, and other economic support programmes for the less privileged.
Ogah also 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.
The federal lawmaker commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that its impact is visible in Ebonyi State through the policies and programmes of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
He said, “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 praised Governor Nwifuru’s achievements in areas such as security, education, infrastructure, and human capital development, describing Ebonyi as one of the safest states for investment in the South-East.
Chairman of the occasion, Comrade Emmanuel Chukwu, a Director with the Nigerian Aviation Authority, Lagos Branch, commended Ogah for consistently translating government policies into tangible benefits for the people at the grassroots.
Other speakers, including the State Commissioner for Education, Dr Donatus Ilang, and Chief Humphrey Nwuruku, former Chief Whip of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, hailed Ogah for remaining focused on the welfare of his constituents despite criticism from some quarters.
Nigeria Startup News gathered that the event attracted dignitaries such as 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 organisations who all joined in celebrating the Foundation’s 26th anniversary and the annual Yuletide empowerment programme.
