Ikenna Ukwa to Empower Market Women with Business Support Grants
A Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon. (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, has pledged to empower market women and traders within the Abam chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) through a business support grant aimed at boosting their enterprises.
Ukwa made this commitment during an interactive session with APC women leaders held recently in Ozu Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
The meeting, convened by the Abia State APC Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Ezinne Udo Uduma, at the instance of Hon. Ikenna Ukwa, provided an avenue for the philanthropist and political leader to interact directly with the women and share updates on his ongoing community development projects.
Speaking at the event, Ukwa revealed that he is working tirelessly to attract solar-powered streetlights to Abam communities by the first quarter of next year, reaffirming his commitment to improving the welfare and well-being of his people.
“I thank you all for attending this meeting. Your presence here means a lot to me and demonstrates the love you have for the Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group (IUPG) and the APC at large,” he said.
“I will always carry you along in all we do, and I want you to know that your welfare will remain my utmost priority,” he added.
In her remarks, Chief (Mrs) Ezinne Udo Uduma appreciated the women for turning out en masse to welcome Ikenna Ukwa and urged them to remain steadfast in their support for the APC at the ward, local government, state, and national levels. She praised Ukwa’s selfless leadership and passion for community development, noting that his numerous humanitarian gestures speak volumes even without holding an elective office.
She highlighted some of Ikenna Ukwa’s notable achievements, including:
Installation of solar-powered streetlights in Abiriba, Ebem, Okon, Amaekpu, Elu, and Oboro (Ohafia LGA), as well as Ututu, Isu, Ihechiowa, and Obinkita (Arochukwu LGA);
Distribution of food items and fertilizers to women in Ohafia and Arochukwu communities;
Provision of academic materials to primary and secondary schools in Ohafia;
Facilitation of a modern girls’ hostel at Federal Government College, Ohafia;
Free medical outreaches and eye tests in Okagwe, Amaekpu, Akanu (Ohafia LGA) and Uzuakoli (Bende LGA);
Educational bursaries and support for indigent pupils and students across all levels;
Payment of hospital bills for the less privileged; and
Provision of sewing machines to artisans in Elu and Amaekpu communities.
Ezinne Uduma further assured that Ikenna Ukwa remains committed to expanding his developmental outreach to more communities in Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs. She called on the women to mobilize more members into the party and the Ikenna Ukwa Progressive Group (IUPG) while offering him their full support in future political endeavors.
Also speaking, a former Abia State Commissioner and APC stalwart, Hon. Chidiebere Uwagwu, commended Ikenna Ukwa’s leadership and unifying efforts within the party. He described Ukwa as a compassionate leader dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the people through infrastructural development, empowerment programs, and the provision of basic amenities.
The visibly elated women, in unison, expressed their gratitude for the meeting and pledged their unwavering support and loyalty, assuring Ikenna Ukwa of their readiness to stand by him in his political journey.
