Obosi, May 27, 2024
Chidoka Announces Payment of First term school fees of 530 students in Church School
……Offers Free JAMB CBT Training for All SS2 and SS3 Students in all Secondary Schools In Obosi
The Chidoka family, under the Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program (NCOP), announced payment of the first term 2024/2025 school fees for over 500 students at St. Andrews Primary and Secondary School and free JAMB CBT training for all SS2 and SS3 students in Obosi.
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This initiative was announced, by Chief Osita Chidoka, speaking on behalf of the family, during the first memorial service of their late mother, Deaconess Victoria Nneka Chidoka, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Obosi on May 26, 2024.
Additionally, the Chidoka family announced the expansion of the NCOP’s ongoing cancer screening and awareness campaign in Enugu and Anambra States to other states across the six geopolitical zones. The current program has, so far, facilitated cancer screenings for over 2,000 individuals and surgical interventions to about 50 persons at various stages of diagnosis.
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Chief Chidoka also told the Church audience that in fulfilment of their mother’s wishes, the Outreach Program had provided financial assistance to more than 200 women traders in Anambra and Abia States.
Chief Osita Chidoka, a former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre highlighted NCOP’s commitment to improving educational outcomes and early computer education, especially for the girl-child. “This commitment is part of our broader mission to enhance cancer awareness and support community education.” Chidoka said.
The local community and church leaders celebrated the Chidoka family’s philanthropic efforts, noting that the school fees support timing around Nigeria’s Children’s Day as crucial in providing equal educational opportunities.
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Community and church leaders present at the occassion hailed the Chidoka family philanthropic work in Obosi. References were made to Chief Osita Chidoka’s previous contributions, including the donation of a multi-purpose one-storey church hall and various community projects initiated by Hon Obinna Chidoka, during his tenure in the National Assembly. These contributions were acknowledged as enduring symbols of their dedication to their community.
The Vicar of the Church, Venerable Ikechukwu Ihemtuge, in appreciating the support described the continuous support as “living testaments to the family’s love of God and dedication to community”
Ikechukwu Okafor
Special Assistant (Media)
To Chief Osita Chidoka (Ike Obosi)