Yesterday marked a significant milestone for IG Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation as they hosted their 3rd Education Seminar and the 5th phase of their Scholarship Award Presentation at the International Convention Center (ICC) in Awka, Anambra State.
The event which had in attendance the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo, who was ably represented by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Mrs Ngozi Chuma Udeh, the Honorable member representing Aguata 1 in the state house of assembly and chairman education committee, Hon. Anayo Obaleke, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, the SA to the Governor of Anambra state on youth, perm. Secretaries of the ministry of Education and the ministry of women and social welfare, Royal fathers, educationists, Philanthropists, parents, and beneficiaries gathered to witness the Foundation’s continued commitment to promoting education and supporting the less privileged.
The keynote speaker, Chief Barr. Mrs Nwando Obiano spoke on the importance of opening up the space for private citizens to grow the education sector. In her presentation, she implored on both the parents and the beneficiaries to see this as a path to greatness while beckoning on them to be humble and give honour to those who have given them a chance to education.
Over 250 deserving students were presented with scholarships, reinforcing IG Aguowo health and Academics Foundation’s dedication to enhancing access to education for indigent students.
The Foundation’s Executive Director, Mrs Gloria Abanihe while reeling out the success the foundation has achieved so far emphasized the importance of the initiative in uplifting communities and creating future leaders while admonishing the founder Ichie Ozor Ignatius Onyeka Aguowo for being a very astute man with a heart of gold.
The event was not just a celebration of academic achievements but a testament to the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to educational empowerment. It was indeed a memorable day that highlighted the transformative power of education and the profound impact of the Foundation’s work in the lives of young people across the country.
