By Ugo Okoro
As the pangs of the lock down occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic hit harder on the rural populace, Atani-Arochkwu born philanthropist, Mazi Victor Ike Okoronkwo, has donated some palliatives to Ndi Okwara in Atani Village.
The package includes twenty five (25) 10kg bags of rice and 100 nose masks.
He urged the beneficiaries to stay at home during this period of lock down, and observe all the recommendations of the health authorities for their safety.
At the presentation of the items, Okoronkwo was represented by the National Legal Adviser of Ndi Okwara Development Union, Barr. Kenneth Ogbonna, who doubles as the Chairman of Ndi Okwara National Covid-19 Palliative Committee.
Mazi Ike Okoronkwo also urged other privileged Ndi Okwara sons and daughters to extend some help to their kith and kin during this difficult period occasioned by the lockdown.
The National Welfare Officer of Ndi Okwara Development Union, Mazi Nsirimobi Okoroasi received the donation on behalf of the President General of Ndi Okwara Development Union, Mazi Festus Anyaehie Agor.
He thanked Mazi Ike Okoronkwo for his kind gesture, and urged other Ndi Okwara members to emulate him. He also prayed God to replenish his purse and bless his family.