A PDP aspirant in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has re-echoed his appealed to good spirited individuals and groups to give succour to the needy and less privileged to help cushion the effects of their challenges.
Mr Ozigbo made the appeal at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, after a walk termed, “Walk For Life”, held on Saturday, 3rd October, 2020.
The exercise which kicked off from Alex Ekwueme Square, took participants through Aroma Junction to Amenyi Awka, then through Zik Avenue, to Achalla Road, then back to Alex Ekwueme Square through the Express Road.
He announced the donation of One million naira to victims of flood disasters in Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum and Ogbaru Council Areas, each local government getting 250 thousand naira.
The front line politician, philanthropist and Sports enthusiast said the Walk was organised to further mobilize and sensitize the people on the importance of exercise in the overall wellbeing of an individual health.
According to him, the walk-For-life, was hinged on three cardinal objectives of health is life, unity and public enlightenment.
In their reactions, two participants, Mr James Afah and Miss Chizoba Anaekwe, affirmed that they felt refreshed after the walk and thanked Mr Ozigbo for the opportunity and encouragement as well as his benevolence to the needy and vulnerable.
They prayed God actualize his dreams for a better Anambra State.
Over one thousand Anambra residents took part in the exercise.
