Comr. Sen. Elijah Chukwunonso Nwuzor.
Abakaliki, Jan. 14, 2021

Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru the Board Chairman of Onwa Oferekpe Foundation and Speaker of Ebonyi 6th Assembly today 14 th January, 2020 made a complete cash payment of school fees to over 70 students across Ebonyi state and beyond at his official residence, through ONWA OFEREKPE FOUNDATION, the scheme which he is also a benefactor. The Foundation has given hope to many lives since its inception in 2011 and has been growing from strength to strength.

It may interest you to know that this (full scholarship payment to the indigent students) has been an annual event since inception of the foundation.

This foundation has produced more than 1000 graduates across the state and beyond over the years. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries of this year's edition.

One of the beneficiaries who spoke on behalf of others, Master Orijii Jerome, a 5th year Medical student in EBSU thanked the Rt Hon. Speaker and prayed that posterity will always remember him for his unflinching support and magnanimity to ensure a sane society through quality education. He pledge that the students will be of good conduct and will always be committed to actions that will promote the aims and objective of the foundation.

Onwa Oferekpe foundation's national president, Comr. Keneth Nwovu, Hon. Chukwu Victor (Inya du ime) Leader, EBHA, Hon. Charles Ofoke, Caretaker Secretary, APC Ebonyi State, Hon. Mrs Chinyere Nwogbaga Council boss, Ebonyi LGA, Chief Chukwuma Ofoke, SA to the governor, among other dignitaries and over 100 beneficiaries graced the occasion. Each student were paid according to the amount payable in her course of study. In Ebonyi State University, for example, the least school fee is N90,000 while some departments pay up to N185,000. There some students that their fee worth up to N250,000 among the beneficiaries.

Long live Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, Onwa Oferekpe!
Long Live Onwa Oferekpe Foundation!!
Long live to all men of goodwill and lovers of education all over the world!!!