Oil mogul and philanthropist, Chief Sir Dr. Ikenna Okafor, has made a donation of N300 million naira to Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia in Anambra State.
He made the donation when he paid a surprise visit to the Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia, His Eminence Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, at his office.
Chief Okafor made instant transfer of the N300 million said the money was to support evangelical and developmental projects in the diocese.
Reacting to the generous donation,His Eminence warmly thanked him and offered prayers for his continued success.
Chief Okafor, a successful businessman, technocrat, and entrepreneur, is the Managing Director and CEO of Keves Global Leasing Limited, Keves Inn and Suites, and Arthur Services Limited, among other ventures.
He has supported evangelical works across various dioceses in Nigeria and among the pillars of Catholic Church in PortHarcourt.
Beyond his church philanthropy, he has been a key donor to many societal causes.
Ide Akwaeze adopted Community High School, Akwaeze, where he built the administrative block, classroom blocks, refectory, and kitchen. In one interview, he revealed he has spent nearly N650 million on buildings in the school to make it look like a university.
Through his Idi EzeaniNzekwuabuo Foundation, he has enrolled over 160 students on scholarships at the school, 50 at a primary school in his Akwaeze community, and 40 in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Many beneficiaries have testified to graduating thanks to his foundation’s support.
In 2023, he laid the foundation for the UNIZIK Business School (UBS) ultra-modern building, providing N100 million for its take-off, which has since been completed.
He is also a pillar of Peter University, Onne/Achina in Anambra State, owned by the Catholic Diocese of Awka.
Previously, Ide Akwaeze donated a multimillion-naira laboratory and ICT complex to St. Dominic Savio Seminary, Akpo, in Orumba South LGA. The complex, named Ide Akwaeze Laboratories and ICT Complex, was handed over to His Eminence Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke.
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