The Member representing Awka South Constituency Two in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Chief Chukwuma Okoye has distributed bags of rice and cash to over one thousand widows in the constituency in the spirit of his birthday.
The celebration was crowned with a thanksgiving mass held in his country home at Amawbia.
It was a celebration of God’s goodness in his life as the celebrant accompanied by his family, friends and constituents walked to the altar and offered thanks to the Lord.
In a homily, Reverend Father Chidi Ozumba stressed the need for Christians to give God thanks in all situations as it is the surest way to enjoy His blessings and protection at all times.
Reverend Father Ozumba enjoined wealthy individuals in the state to serve God with their wealth by extending it to the downtrodden around them as demonstrated by Chief Okoye, even as he prayed God to keep him and his family for the service to humanity.
In his speech, the celebrant Chief Okoye explained that the essence of the birthday celebration was to thank God for sustaining his life and family over the years as well as rededicate his Constituency to God.
The lawmaker assured that he will continue to discharge his legislative duties to the satisfaction of his constituents and solicited their continuous support.
In an interview, some of the Widows who benefited from his kind gesture, Agnes Mbamalu and Ngozi Okeke disclosed that they are enjoying quality representation from him as he has touched their lives in so many ways and called on others to emulate his life of selflessness and giving.
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