A total of two hundred and fifty pupils and students have received scholarship from the I.G. Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation, IGAHAF, making it a total of six hundred and seventy persons on the scholarship scheme of the foundation.

 

The event which took place during the 2024 Education Seminar and Scholarship Awards Ceremony of the foundation held at International Convention Center, Awka, saw Victoria Omumatu, Chisom Nwankwo and Precious Obasi going home with a cash prize of three hundred and fifty thousand naira and latest version of laptop each for their exceptional performances in the Entrance Examination.

The third Education and IGAHAF Seminar And fifth Phase of Scholarship Award ceremony attracted beneficiaries, their parents, political appointees, captains of industry, the religious led by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, traditional rulers and lovers of education.

 

The Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh said immediately Governor Chukwuma Soludo assumed office and noticed the dire need in Education sector, he declared state of emergency in the sector by employing over eight thousand teachers ending the era of no teachers in Anambra Schools.

She appreciated Chief Aguowo for keying into the Public Private Community Partnership of the state government through his humanitarian works in the society describing him as a man whose wealth has value.

 

The Chairman House Committee on Education, Honourable Anayo Okpalaeke, commended the winners of National Innovation Competition 2024 from CKC and Chief Aguowo for recognizing and appreciating them, saying that the recognition is to spur them to do more.

In a welcome address, the Executive Director of IGAHAF, Mrs Gloria Abanihe, explained that the foundation was established with a clear vision to bridge the educational gap and provide opportunities for talented and deserving students to achieve their dreams and urged the recipients of the scholarship to carry with them the values of hard work, integrity and service as they embark on the academic journey.

 

Earlier while breaking the kolanut, the traditional ruler of Nibo Community, Igwe Ngene spoke highly of Chief Aguowo for his philanthropic works for the society, and prayed God to bless him immensely even as he also thanked all that graced the occasion.

In his remarks, the Chairman on the occasion, Chief Innocent Akuvue , described the day as exceptional which history will never forget noting that the benefactor has taken his responsibility beyond imagination and added that the prayers of his beneficiaries will keep sustaining him.

 

The Keynote Speaker, Barrister Nwando Obiano, emphasized that Chief Aguowo is a pointer of what a dream can be if properly channeled, saying out of the resources God gave to him he chose to give back to the society through his foundation and advised the recipients to guard their scholarships jealously even as they make the best of the opportunity given to them proving to the benefactor that they are worthy of the scholarship.

In a closing remark, the Founder of the foundation, Chief Aguowo, promised to continue to do his best in supporting Anambra state government even as he congratulated the beneficiaries asking them to ensure that they make the foundation proud and appreciated all that graced the occasion.

 

One of the beneficiaries, Miss Faith Ifeoma on behalf of the awardees, appreciated IGAHAF for its generous support and commitment to education and healthcare saying that receiving the scholarship is not just a financial aid for them but also stands as a beacon of hope and a pathway to realizing their dreams.

 

Award presentation to awardees, winners of National Innovation Competition 2024, IGAHAF Best performing beneficiaries, IGAHAF Reading Culture presentation, IGAHAF Ballet, Documentary among others featured during the ceremony.