A group, The Ransco Network International has formally recognised and honoured Nigerian philanthropist and Founder of the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, Chief (Hon) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, as ‘The Most Inspiring Pride Of The Nation.’
Igbere TV reports that the Founder of GrossField Group and billionaire business mogul was honoured and decorated by Ransco at the award presentation event which held on Tuesday December 29 in Igbere, Bende local government of Abia state.
According to Ambassador Roland Nosakhare, President of the group, who led other members of the delegation to the award presentation event, he said the choice of Alex was for his contribution to humanity and nation building.
Roland said, “We deem it fit to celebrate you as the most inspiring pride of the nation for leading, creating, mentoring and creating a niche as a dependable, charismatic leader in the history of humanity, business, community development and capacity building.”
Ransco described Hon. Alex Ikwechegh as an enigmatic father of development and a leader, “who is persistently very pragmatic and passionate about the crystalization of tangible results in all his utilitarian engagement.”
The group applauded Hon. Ikwechegh for extending his acts of benevolence and programs to Abia state, Nigeria and the world at large, “a sincere desire to impact on many mothers and the teeming youths.”
“We also want to appreciate your inner driven desire towards the great initiatives you have created in different programmes such as free fuel, kerosene, food distribution. Your philanthropic gesture is immeasurable in Abia state, Nigeria and the world.”
The group said they have seen in Hon. Alex a man who is credible, dependable and acceptable as a symbol of national unity, with the requisite intellectual capacity to reform the world.
Insisting that Ikwechegh was found worthy to receive the Ransco Network honour as a distinguished personality, the group called on Nigerians to follow the footsteps of the philanthropist and give him their unalloyed support at all time.
Responding, Hon Alex Ikwechegh thanked the visiting delegation for the recognition, saying it was delightful for Nigerians residing outside his home state to honour, recognise and extend to him a hand of fellowship.
According to him, the gesture by Ransco Network International was an indication that activities of the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation were being closely monitored, watched from afar and scrutinised.
“This goes to show that we(Alex Ikwechegh Foundation and Ransco Network) are in alignment of propagating and making Nigerians believe or see reasons to accept any Nigerian from anywhere as a brother.
“I am exuberated, and invigorated to even do more,” Hon. Alex said, adding, “I understand this Award is based on merit, after Ransco had scrutinized activities and coordinate of the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation.”
He said the actions of Ransco Network signifies a partnership or establishment of the Organization with the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, promising to partner with the Network.
“Lets synergize as partners to bring about development for a better society,” Hon Alex said, adding, “as a very positive individual, I believe Nigeria will be better and greater if we begin to see ourselves as one and give opportunity to those who have the intellectual capacity.
“I have always shun mediocre, I shun materialism, and have always propagated intellectual capacity,” saying the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation has no political undertone as it began operations over 13 years ago.
“I was told I am being honoured and given this award not because I am the richest, but because of some of the philanthropic activities of the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation.”
Promising not to take the synergy or partnership with Ransco Network for granted, Hon. Alex said he was grateful for the recognition with a promise to assist the organization in any way he can on their set projects and programs.
Chief (Hon) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has, over the years and in recent time, bagged several notable national and international awards and recognition for his contributions to humanity, community development and nation building. So the Ransco award does not come as a surprise to any.
Just recently, Hon. Alex got honoured at the prestigious Leadership Excellence Awards as ‘personality of the year’ 2020 by prominent online medium, Igbere TV. This came weeks after the philanthropist bagged another award by “Project 20:2020”, alongside the minister of finance, Dr. Zainab Ahmed; Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, among several high profile Nigerians, in Abuja.
Chief Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, the ‘Nkuma Dike Ndigbo’ and Igbere pride, has through his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, over the years, donated to the poor, needy in the society and carried out several unprecedented philanthropic gestures across the country, Africa and beyond.
Renowned philanthropist and Founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, Chief (Hon) Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, on Sunday, graced the 10th year memorial service of Late Chief Johnson Uzor Kalu, father of Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Kalu.
The occasion, which held at Kalu’s Camp Neya countryhome in Igbere, Bende local government area of Abia State, attracted captains of industries, businessmen, renowned academicians and political leaders including the Senate President, top Governors, Senators and Ministers.
Meanwhile, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh arrived the occasion in grand style with his entourage and retinue of aides, amidst cheers from fans and supporters who trooped out en masse with various banners bearing the Igbere-born philanthropist’s photograph, singing his unending praises.
Earlier on Saturday night, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh hosted friends, associates and political gladiators including Senator Orji Kalu to the annual Christmas get-together party at the Munik Castle private residence, in Igbere town, in his usual style as it has always been a tradition.
Hon. Alex had on Thursday arrive Igbere in what could be described as ‘triumphal entry’, ahead of the festivities, as he was greeted with thunderous cheers and mobbed by hundreds of residents, especially the youths, who gathered to catch a glimpse and welcome the “man of the people” home.
The great fans, supporters and followers Chief (Hon) Alex Ikwechegh command does not come as a surprise to many owing to his numerous projects and programs for humanity, community development outreach and nation building initiatives, across the country.
Just recently, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh was honoured at the prestigious Leadership Excellence Awards as 'personality of the year' 2020 by prominent online medium Igbere TV, for his contribution to national development. This came weeks after the philanthropist bagged another award by "Project 20:2020", alongside the minister of finance, Dr. Zainab Ahmed; Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, among several high profile Nigerians, in Abuja.
Ahead of the yuletide season, as it has always been an old tradition for the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation boss, Hon. Alex donated several items including bags of rice, cartons of noodles, fuel, kerosene and other palliatives to households and orphanage homes.
Chief Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, the ‘Nkuma Dike Ndigbo’ and Igbere pride, has through his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, over the years, donated to the poor and carried out several unprecedented philanthropic gestures across the country.
His distribution of free fuel and kerosene to citizens has become an annual event in the whole of Abia state, including the commercial city of Aba, a gesture which marks the philanthropist's August 25th birthdays.
During the coronavirus-imposed lockdown across the country, the founder of GrossField Group and billionaire business mogul embarked on massive distribution of free palliatives to the good people of Abia state.
He also, through his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, donated cash gifts and other items to widows in Abia and offset the hospital bills of many including a woman whose fingers were allegedly cut off by Fulani herders in the State.
Hon. Ikwechegh had in 2019 donated household items including mattresses, pots, buckets, food items and clothing to victims of police attacks in Ndiegoro, a community in Aba South local government area of Abia.
Also not left out in Alex Ikwechegh's numerous philanthropic acts is the former NEPA cash office in Igbere, which now wears a new look, following its reconstruction by the philanthropist.
In the area of security, because Alex Ikwechegh believes his people must be protected at all times, the Aba-born philanthropist has carried out donation of vehicles to several vigilante groups.
As a lover of education, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh has thousands of students under his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation scholarship scheme, including pupils and students from Abia.
He singlehandedly reconstructed the Igbere Community secondary school in Igbere, Abia State, and has continued to donate millions to uplift the downtrodden and orphans in the society at every given opportunity.
Traditional rulers in Igbere under the auspices of Igbere traditional council, have conferred the 'Nwanne Di Na Mba(a friend in Diaspora) 1 of Igbere Kingdom' title on President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan.
The conferment was on Sunday December 27 at the 10th year Remembrance Anniversary/Memorial Service of late Chief Johnson Uzor Kalu, father of Senator Orji Kalu, at Igbere, Bende local government of Abia State.
Announcing the conferment, while decorating the Senate President, Igbere TV reports that the traditional rulers said the honour was in recognition and appreciating Lawan for always standing with their son, Kalu.
Accepting the recognition and honour, the Senate President said he was happy to always identify with Senator Kalu, whom he described as childhood friend and former roommate at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID).
He commended the political leaders in attendance for putting party difference aside and honouring Kalu's late father, adding, "we can achieve more when united" as "Nigeria needs each and everyone to be better."
With the latest title as a 'friend from Diaspora' in Igbere Kingdom, Senator Ahmad Lawan openly declared that he is now a son of the soil with a promise to always associate with Igbere, and the Abia North senatorial district.
Dignitaries at the event included the Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Governors Hope Uzodinma, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and David Umahi of Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi State respectively.
Others were former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd.); Minister of Technology, Chief Ogbonanya Onu, Senators T.A Orji and Eyinanya Abaribe of Abia Central and South senatorial districts respectively.
Also present were former Abia chief of staff, Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu; Philanthropist, Alex Ikwechegh; PDP chieftain, Dr. Chima Anyaso; House of Reps deputy whip, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and Reps spokesman, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, amongst others.
Igbere TV reports that the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development and APC candidate in the 2019 Abia governorship election, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, represented the President, Muhammadu Buhari at the event.
Earlier during a sermon to mark the memorial service, the prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Nzie Nsi Eke described late Pa Johnson Uzor Kalu as an accomplished man who lived an impeccable lifestyle while alive.
IGBERE TV recalls that Pa Johnson Uzor Kalu who died in 2010 lived for 90 years.
Philanthropist and Founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, Chief (Hon) Alex Ikwechegh, on Saturday, hosted friends and associates to a get-together/thanksgiving reception.
Igbere TV reports that the event took place at the Munich Castle private residence of the business mogul and chairman of GrossField Group, in Igbere.
Hon. Alex had on Thursday stormed his Igbere country home in Bende local government of Abia state ahead of the event and amid the yuletide festivities.
Among dignitaries who graced the occasion include, a former governor of Abia and Senate Chief Whip, Dr Orji Kalu; former Abia chief of staff and APC chieftain, Mascot Uzor Kalu; former PDP Bende federal constituency candidate, Dr. Chima Anyaso, among others.
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu is set to play host to political gladiators and high profile personalities across the country, as he celebrates his father, Late Chief Johnson Uzor Nesiegbe Kalu, who passed on to eternal glory in 2010.
Igbere TV reports that Kalu, a highly detribalized Nigerian, is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and staunch supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari who is known to have friends, political and business associates across the globe.
The former Governor, who is said to have put all arrangements in place to ensure his guests have a memorable moment before, during and after the remembrance celebration, has over the years built relationships across party lines and ethnic groups.
The epoch-making event scheduled to hold on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Pavilion of Camp Neya, Igbere country home of the Senate Chief Whip, will have in attendance Governors, traditional rulers, top business executives and the diplomatic community.
Although no formal invitation was sent out, Igbere TV, however, gathered that close friends and associates of the former Governor, have promised to physically grace the occasion.
The family of Ezeji Chief Israel Nnah Nwokonneya, of Ntigha-Uzor, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State, invites you to the burial ceremony of their father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and in-law, Ezeji Chief Israel Nnah Nwokonneya (Nnanyereugo) a man who for many years was a political Leader and Chairman of National party of Nigeria (NPN) in the area during the second republic.
A statement endorsed by Mr. Joseph Nwokonneya, the head of the Nwokonneya dynasty says there will be Episcopal high mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ntigha-Uzor Isiala Ngwa South on Thursday, December 31st, by 11 a.m prompt, followed by interment at 1pm.
The release states that thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, 3rd January, 2021, at St. Augustine Catholic Church Ntigha-Uzor Isiala Ngwa South, by 10 am prompt.
Mr Joseph Nwokenneya, who assured of a befitting burial for the great legend, also pledged to accord a hospitable reception to all that will grace the occasion. He invites distinguished friends and well wishers to honour them with their presence as they bid farewell to this great man.
The quiet city of Igbere, Bende local government area of Abia state was on standstill, Thursday, as Igbere-born philanthropist and founder of Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, Chief (Hon) Alex Ikwechegh, arrived his hometown for the yuletide holidays.
Alex Ikwechegh’s entry into Igbere could be described as “triumphal” as he was greeted with thunderous cheers from hundreds of residents, most especially the youths, who gathered to catch a glimpse and welcome the “man of the people” home.
Igbere TV correspondent who monitored the arrival likened the moment to Matthew's account in John 12:8-11 where Christ's entry into the city evoked great excitement. Igbere was moved; the people were gathered with great joy.
The great crowd were first observed at Uzuakoli in their joyful mood awaiting the arrival of the “man of the moment”. The crowd followed Hon. Alex all the way from Uzuakoli through Akara.
They were later joined by another sets who had gathered at Alayi, where they finally journeyed down to the business mogul Alex Ikwechegh’s Igbere country home.
The great fans, supporters and followers Hon. Alex Ikwechegh command does not come as a surprise to any owing to his numerous projects and programs for humanity and nation building.
Just recently, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh was recognized at the prestigious Leadership Excellence Awards as 'personality of the year' 2020 by Igbere TV, for his contribution to national development.
Ahead of the yuletide, as it has always been an old tradition for the Alex Ikwechegh Foundation boss, Hon. Alex donated items including bags of rice, cartons of noodles, fuel, kerosene and other palliatives to households and orphanage homes.
Chief Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, the ‘Nkuma Dike Ndigbo’, has through his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, donated to the poor and carried out several philanthropic gestures across the country.
His distribution of free fuel and kerosene has become an annual event in the whole of Abia state, a gesture which marks the philanthropist's August 25th birthdays.
During the coronavirus-imposed lockdown across the country, the founder of GrossField Group embarked on free distribution of palliatives to the good people of Abia state.
He also, through his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation, donated cash gifts and other items to widows in Abia and offset the hospital bills of many including a woman whose fingers were allegedly cut off by Fulani herders in the State.
Hon. Ikwechegh had in 2019 donated household items including mattresses, pots, buckets, food items and clothing to victims of police attacks in Ndiegoro, a community in Aba South local government area of Abia.
Also not left out in Alex Ikwechegh's numerous philanthropic acts is the former NEPA cash office in Igbere, which now wears a new look, following its reconstruction by the philanthropist.
In the area of security, because Alex Ikwechegh believes his people must be protected at all times, the Aba-born philanthropist has carried out donation of vehicles to several vigilante groups.
As a lover of education, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh has thousands of students under his Alex Ikwechegh Foundation scholarship scheme, including pupils and students from Abia.
He singlehandedly reconstructed the Igbere Community secondary school in Igbere, Abia State, and has continued to donate millions to uplift the downtrodden and orphans in the society at every given opportunity.
Africa’s foremost Community television and popular online medium, Igbere TV, has felicitated with Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly Rt Hon (Engr) Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary, which comes up on December 25, 2020.
The felicitations of Igbere TV to the Speaker was contained in a personally signed goodwill message made available to journalists, in Uyo, by the Online Medium’s Executive Director, Mr. Emeh James Anyalekwa.
In the goodwill message, Anyalekwa who doubles as National President, Online Medium Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), wished the 2019 and 2020 Igbere TV ‘Best Speaker’ God’s blessings as he leads the Abia State 7th Assembly.
He said: “I join your family, friends, political associates and all Abians to congratulate you on the occasion of your birthday”, adding, “yours has been a record of steadfast service to our dear state and nation at large.”
“As Mr. Speaker attains the golden age of 50, I rejoice with you and join the Orjis, and the people of Abia State to celebrate and thank God for a life of achievement, particularly in the service of the people and community development.
“On behalf of my family and members of staff of Igbere TV, I pray that God will keep you in perfect health and grant you the wisdom and strength to steer the Abia Assembly to more enviable and loftier heights of peace and prosperity for all.”
The Igbere TV executive director congratulated the Abia Assembly Speaker for attaining the ‘golden age’ of 50 in good health and celebrating the milestone in good spirit, while wishing him many happy returns and a joyful yuletide season.
He urged the Abia Assembly to continue to work for the betterment and prosperity of the people, while pledging renewed support and commitment of Igbere TV towards unbiased reportage of people-oriented programs and reforms of the House under Orji.
Executive Director of Igbere TV, Emeh James Anyalekwa, has congratulated his PUO Reports counterpart, Promise Uzoma Okoro, on his emergence and swearing in as Deputy Chairman of Bende local government council.
Okoro, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recently conducted local government council elections, is the publisher of PUO Reports and former media aide to the Abia Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon (Engr) Chinedum Orji.
In a personally signed statement on Wednesday made available to journalists, Anyalekwa, who doubles as National President, Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), described the emergence of the journalist as historic.
“I congratulate you on your recent election to the office of Deputy Chairman of Bende local government council. Your emergence did not come to me as a surprise. You have proved yourself creditably, and you no doubt possess the ability to discharge the functions of the office,” he said.
While wishing the newly elected Bende local council deputy chair a successful tenure, the Igbere TV boss prayed for God to guide him as he sits on the affairs of the local government as deputy chairman.
“Please accept my heartiest congratulations on this well deserved victory and my prayers for a successful tenure,” Anyalekwa added, assuring of Igbere TV’s support towards his Office and tenure.
The Ndi Uwaoma Foundation has felicitated with the Honourable Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, on his 51st birthday celebration.
The felicitation was contained in a goodwill message forwarded to Igbere TV endorsed by Hon. Lady Blessing Uwaoma Nwokenneya (odi uko n'mba), on behalf of the board of trustees.
She said, “Birthdays are very special days in our lives, it doesn't only reminds us that we are growing older, but it also symbolizes how far we have come.
“Sir, we celebrate not only your birthday but also your quality service delivery which you have shown in making sure that Mining Sector is restored as a major revenue source in Nigeria.
“We cannot also forget in a hurry the best in class performance and your diligence and hard work in the discharging your mandate.
“On this auspicious occasion of your birthday, I felicitate with you and salute your leadership dexterity and Developmental strides in the lives of Abians.”
The Ndi Uwaoma, therefore, prayed God to reward the works of the hands of Ogah and bless the new age of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 Abia Governorship election.
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