Kpakpando Foundation for physically challenged persons, a charity Organization and the brain child of Senator Osita Izunaso, recently empowered over a thousand disabled persons in Imo state. The empowerment exercise was part of activities marking the Senators birthday celebration and the 9th Annual Anniversary of the foundation. The event which took place at the banquet hall of Imo state Government House, had in attendance physically challenged persons from the 27 local Government areas of the state and beyond. Speaking at the event, the founder of the foundation, distinguished Senator Osita Izunaso stated that the foundation was formed nine (9) years ago with a view to alleviating problems of the physically challenged persons in the state and beyond, pointing out that the foundation has produced graduates under her scholarship scheme. He further hinted that the foundation at the moment is building a special academy for persons with disability, stressing that the project is aimed at providing succor to the less privileged and being a brother’s keeper.
Still Speaking, the one-time Senate committee Chairman on Gas hinted that the foundation in this academic year will give out scholarship awards to (30) thirty deserving members of the foundation, which according to him, two will be for overseas scholarship. He further noted that the foundation will be sending three (3) of her members to Jerusalem for pilgrimage this year. The senator disclosed that one of the physically challenged persons empowered by the foundation has been able to employ five able persons, adding that that is the joy of the foundation.
The highlight of the event was award presentation to some deserving citizens of this great Nation and presentation of gift items to the physically challenged, ranging from Keke tricycles, generators, sewing machines, computers, wheelchairs, crutches, brails, mobility aids, and cash amongst others. Seemingly, awards were presented to the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the only party in the country that gives nomination form free to the physically challenged. Other award recipients include T.Y Danjuma Foundation, Governor Rotimi Amechi, Mr. John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) and Dr. Chuks Osuji. In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the Occasion and Rivers State Governor Rt. Hon Rotimi Ameachi, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Tele Ikuru Lauded the generosity of Sen. Osita Izunaso, stressing that he seeks for the well-being of the disabled and not for selfish reasons. He opined that those who care for others, God will care for them and seemingly urged well to do individuals to emulate Senator Izunaso. Contributing, the National Chairman of APC and one time Governor of Edo State, Chief John Oyegun noted that charity improves the lives of the less privileged, pointing out that empowerments received from the Senator should encourage them to be independent. He seemingly lauded the giants’ strides of the State governor, adding that he has transformed the state immensely. Contributing the Executive secretary of the foundation, Prince Ezennia Denton Ogbuehi stated that the foundation was founded nine years ago, pointing out that the foundation has membership strength of over a thousand five hundred members. He further noted that the foundation delivers humane, effective and people oriented service to her teaming members and beneficiaries. Still Speaking Prince Ogbuehi posited that the foundation has worked strenuously to strengthen persons with disability in the society.
Dignitaries present at the events includes the State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha, Rivers State Deputy Governor Engr. Tele Ikuru, Senator Chris Ngige, Hon Chino Meleya, Chief John Oyegun APC National Chairman and members of his National working Committee, Prof. Tony Anwuka (SSG), Rt. Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu Speaker IMHA, Justice Ijeoma Aguguo, Prince Ezennia Denton Ogbuehi, Hon Eddie Mbadiwe, HRH Eze Oliver Ohanwe, Eze Obiefuna amongst others. Daddy Showkey and Mr. Ibu thrilled the audience.
