30 Youths Empowered With N15m By Faithspiration Initiative In Anambra
By Polycarp Ifeanyi
No fewer than 30 youths drawn from Anambra State and beyond have received financial empowernment from Faithspiration Initiative during their concluded youth forum season 3.
The event, themed “Ablazed with the Fire of God,” held at the Basilica Square of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, brought together young people, church leaders and key stakeholders.
The empowerment package, totalling N15 million, was sponsored by member representing Idemili North and South Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Uche Harris Annie Okonkwo alongside the National Chairman of APGA, Sly Ezeokenwa, Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Janksmay Global Services, Engr Ifeanyi Micheal Onwuachu.
Speaking after the disbursement, the Presidential candidate for labour party, Mr. Peter Obi who was also a sponsor urged beneficiaries to make prudent use of the funds and remain focused on making meaningful impact.
According to him, “money doesn’t make happy. What makes you happy is life you have impacted on the people and what you would be able to share with people. Let nobody tells you that you need all the money in the whole world before you become happy. Don’t go about pursuing money, go out and pursue what would change the world. If you are part of people who want to change the world, money will come. Be encouraged, you will be better than me by doing the right thing.”
Other sponsors also advised the beneficiaries to invest the funds wisely in their chosen ventures.
The forum featured entertainment segments with performances by comedians and gospel artistes, as well as a lecture on “Six Allegations Against Christianity in Igboland.” by Rev. Fr. Johnbosco Igwe
Founder of the Faithspiration Initiative, Very Rev. Fr. Dr George Adimike, said the programme was designed to empower and guide young people towards productive and faith-driven lives.
He explained that beneficiaries were carefully screened and trained before receiving financial support to ensure sustainability in their businesses.
Fr. George however hinted that the Faithspiration activities anchors on Empowerment, Entertainment, and Evangelism, adding that it is a forum which brought youth closer to God just to he said the empowerment is for both Catholics and none Catholic.
He specifically eulogized Archbishop Valerian Maduka Okeke who was conspicuously present during the event.
Other dignitaries at the event included Onitsha North local government Chairman, Hon. Tony Nwora, Immediate past commissioner for youth and development, Anambra State, Hon. Patrick Aghamba, members representing Idemili North and South in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Ebuka Igwe and others.
The cleric further appreciated Priests and religious, members of Faithspiration Initiative especially port Harcourt branch, Uyo, Benin Republic, Bayelsa, Delta state, Enugu, Nsukka, Awka, amongst other for being present.
