The immediate past representative of Anambra Central at the red chamber, Senator Victor Umeh has once again disbursed funds to the tune of ten million naira to the beneficiaries of his scholarship scheme through his Education Foundation, VUMEF.
The programme which has become an annual event for the past fourteen years saw over ninety university students at different levels and institutions received one hundred thousand naira each for the 2020/2021 academic year.
More students will also get their schools fees after proper verifications following the discrepancy enthroned by COVID-19 pandemic .
The event commenced with a pontifical high mass presided over by the Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese, Most Reverend Peter Okpalaeke who prayed God to bless the society with people of Goodwill just as Senator Umeh.
The Bishop while thanking Senator Umeh for his work of charity, urged people of his status to emulate him no matter how little for a better and brighter future.
Senator Umeh while presenting the draft expressed joy that the foundation has produced many graduates who are doing great things in their different field of endeavors and assured to continue supporting the downtrodden.
He called on the beneficiaries to always aspire for the best through hard work, dedication and diligence.
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Anambra State President, Prince Emeka Udodeme while commending Senator Umeh for his commitment towards building a better society called on Ndigbo in General to invest more in human capital development.
Two Children of Late Egbuna Amuta were officially enrolled into the foundation with assurance of being trained up to the university level.
Correspondent Val Mbadugha reports that the event attracted the traditional ruler of Aguluzoigbo Community, Igwe Rufos Iloduba, the President General of Aguluzoigbo, Mr. Michael Madueke, host of Clergy, among others.
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