Peter Obi’s wife empowers 300 Anambra women

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By Madu Obi

The wife of the former governor of Anambra State, Mrs. Margaret Peter-Obi, has empowered 300 women from her home town, Agulu, Anaocha local government area as part of her contributions to alleviate the hardship in the country.

Fifteen women selected from each of the 20 villages in the community received cheques of ₦100,000 each.

Mrs. Obi, who expressed hope that the beneficiaries were truly those in need, described the initiative as her modest way of identifying with the people and assuring them of her solidarity during this critical period in the nation’s history, marked by extreme poverty.

She urged the recipients to add the money to their capital for petty trading, assuring them that with hard work and faith in God, they would overcome the hard times.

Speaking during the event, the chairperson of Udoka Micro Finance Bank, Emily Enemuoh who accompanied Mrs. Obi to the ceremony, advised the beneficiaries to use the money wisely and carry out their businesses with honesty, assuring them of better days ahead.

The President-General of Agulu, Mr. Oliver Afamefuna, praised the Obi family for its continued commitment to the people of Agulu, adding that although they are national and international figures, they have never stopped identifying with their community, especially during trying times.

Also speaking, the traditional prime minister of the town, Chief Paulinus Anagboso, who recalled the massive empowerment initiatives by Mr. Peter Obi for the town, which involved distribution of vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles, also thanked Mrs. Obi for her gesture.

He noted how the Obi family have consistently supported the people of Agulu, adding that over 70% of what the Obis do for the community, such as providing scholarships for indigent students over the past 40 years, is done privately.

The Woman Leader, Mrs. Magaret Ejike, thanked Her Excellency, Mrs. Magaret Peter-Obi, and her husband, His Excellency, for their kind gestures and urged the women to make effective use of the money.

One of the beneficiaries from Obe Village, Mrs. Ann Agwubike, expressed immense gratitude to Mrs Obi, noting that the financial support had “literally resurrected” some people.

“After depleting our trading capital during the Christmas season, this timely gesture will save many businesses from collapse", she stated.