Philip-D Iroegbulam 


The SDP House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Mr Philip-D Iroegbulam on Monday described the emergence of philanthropic-humanitarian NGOs, namely New Era Foundation and Ifeanyi Uke Foundations respectively as signals of better days for Ikwuano LGA.


Iroegbulam who emerged as the favourites of youths during the election was the flagbearer for SDP to represent Ikwuano State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly.


The youthful businessman told dailyledger.com.ng that he has since returned to his business and also pursuing some academic laurels says his interest was captured by the recent inauguration of the New Era Foundation by Mr Osinachi Nwaka recently.


He says the emergence of the NGO with it's objectives being to collaborate with government to usher in socio-economic portends good for Ikwuano


"I want to congratulate Mr Osinachi Nwaka for practicalising our slogan of 'Ikwuano First'. He is putting his money where his thoughts are, I applaud him for this and pray for the success of the NGO.


"I recently also read about the Ifeanyi Uke Foundation facilitated by our brother, Dr Ifeanyi Uke, I am really impressed that though he is not based here in Nigeria, his thoughts are with us. I wish all the best and pray for the success of the Foundation.


"Our brothers,  Dr Ifeanyi Uke and Chief Osinachi Nwaka are indeed giving us a new template that you don't have to be in government or a politician to care for the widows, orphans and the less privileged in our communities. I know Ikwuano is blessed with high networth personalities and I hope they will also begin to think 'Ikwuano First'


Dailyledger.com.ng reports that Nwaka, Founder/President of New Era Foundation during it's inauguration described it  as one established to  address the "...needs of the indigent in our communities through awarding scholarships to students and economic empowerment for all.


"We are non-governmental, but our prime focus is to assist the government to empower widows, orphans and undertake other humanitarian and charitable activities in our rural communities", he explained 


He further described the core values of the Foundation as  Service to humanity; Integrity; Transparency; Respect for people and commitment to excellence, adding that it's  membership of like minds cuts across the 57 ancient communities of Ikwuano including MOUAU and NCRI, Umudike

Similarly, Dr Uke, a USA-based professional who recently visited home, during his interactive session with youths says the Ifeanyi Uke Foundation is a multi-purpose vehicle for philanthropic, humanitarian  and empowerment activities of Ndi Ikwuano