December 22, (THEWILL) – Indigent women of Owerri Municipal Council, have been empowered by the Vivian & Rev Chinedu Nmezi Humanitarian Foundation, a non-governmental organization.
In an address presented at the occasion, the founders, Evang. Vivian and Rev. Chinedu Nmezi, Canadian-based servants of God, noted that the non-profit organization was born out of their love to help the less-privileged persons in the society, and to empower people through the word of God.
“We are here to ease the pains of most individuals, whom God will give the privilege to share from what he has blessed us with. It is with great humility that we are here to put smiles on your faces, and to reassure you that God is very much mindful of you.”
The duo expressed appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer of the U2 Aluminum products, His Royal Highness, Eze Peter Njemanze, volunteers in the Charity organization and other people that contributed to the success of the occasion.
Speaking on the topic, “Help From The Lord,” which was read from the holy book of Psalms chapter 121, the guest preacher, Pastor Samuel Ohaechesi, who represented Rev. Chinedu Nmezi, urged Christians to always put their trust in God, saying He is the only finisher of their hope.
According to him, Prayer is one way to get favour from the Lord, through upright living, regretting that the economic recession has ravaged the country and made people start misbehaving.
“Do not allow the present situation in Nigeria to weigh you down. I want you to know that he is the author and finisher of our faith,” he stated.
In his speech, the traditional ruler of Amawom community, in the Owerri Municipal Council Area, Eze Peter Njemanze, commended the donor and his wife, for their humanitarian gestures towards ensuring the poor are fed.
The monarch, therefore, called on other well-meaning people in the State to help the needy and therefore, prayed to God to bless the founders of the organization.
In an interview with the Press, the President-General of Umuororonjo Women Association, Mrs. Gladys Uja, lauded the founders for their humanitarian gestures and also prayed to God to bless them.
A widower, Mr. Beniah Nwachukwu, thanked the donors for remembering them at the time. According to him, things had been difficult for them.
“I am so delighted that I benefitted from this offer today. May God bless him so abundantly,” he prayed.
Food Items distributed to the indigents included bags of rice, tubers of yam, bags of beans, bottles of vegetable oil etc.
The programme, which was held at the Old Stadium, Tetlow Road, Owerri, had in attendance, people from all walks of life including the President General, Duruawuzie- na- wahia kindred, in Nkwerre Local Government of Imo, Mr. Ben Ejiogu.
It is on record that Reverend Chinedu Nmezi and his wife, Evangelist Vivian Nmezi, had been empowering the people of the state for a long time.
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