PHOTOS: Anambra Philanthropist Distributes over 600 Bags of Rice to the Indigent to Mark Easter Celebration
In the spirit of death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as reminiscent by Christians across the globe, an Anambra philanthropist, Mr Innocent Obiora, has distributed no fewer than 600 bags of rice to the indigent.
The beneficiaries includes widows and people living with disabilities in Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
In a heartwarming message to the people, the benefactor, Mr. Obiora who was represented by Mr. Ndubuisi Obijiofor said the gesture has become a culture for him as a way to remember the under privileged in his constituency especially in the period of Easter which should remind us of the need to share love and kindness with people around us.
He further affirmed that the gesture has no political motives but intend to alleviate the sufferings of the poor especially the widows and other members of the vulnerable community of the society.
Mr Obiora also revealed plans to empower youths and petty traders to help support their businesses especially during this period of economic downtime in the country.
Receiving the gifts in ecstasy, the beneficiaries were seen singing songs of joy and praise of the benefactor as the gesture came on time for the Easter celebrations.
Expressing gratitude, some of the beneficiaries including Messrs Joy Okonkwo, Chinenye Okafor, Theresa Ikpeamanu and Grace Onyejelu prayed for God’s continuous blessings on the benefactor and his household and thanked him to remembering them.
Credit: ABS News.