Whoba Ogo Foundation has been giving back to the society by putting smiles on the faces of people. Umuihi community in ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State is not left behind in benefiting from the foundation.  The foundation recently empowered 10 idle but skilled cobblers through her Entrepreneurship Programme which were all selected from different communities in Umuihi.

The event was graced by the presence of Traditional Rulers of Ihitte/Uboma HRH Eze JC Uwalaka, HRH Eze Lawrence Ihekweme of Ihinna and other Ezes from Amainyi, Abueke and Nkwumeato.

HRH Eze JC Uwalaka in his opening remark applauded the foundation on a work well done, the efforts put in by the foundation in making sure she gives back to the society and also put a smile on the faces of people.  The foundation single-handedly renovated the hitherto dilapidated Nwaeruru Mbakwe Comprehensive School Umuihi to the extent that the citadel of learning now wears a new look, this was achieved through her Educational Programme.

He (HRH Eze JC Uwalaka) further more commended the foundation for extending her philanthropy nature through her Health Support Programme where elderly persons are entitled to free medical treatment. Provision of portable water for the community is not left out.

He (HRH Eze JC Uwalaka) concluded by appreciating the foundation with praise for creating job opportunity through her Entrepreneurship Support Programmes for idle but skilled youths who don’t have access to SMEs.

Each of the beneficiaries got a brand-new shoe making machine, a trimming machine, complete shoe making accessories and work tools, including cobbler hammer, cobbler pinchers, cobbler plyer and shoe manufacturing nubs, brand new electricity generating set, raw materials to last each person for several months and a rented shop (with the rent fully paid) at Isinweke Market.

It was indeed a day of great joy for all the beneficiaries, their families and the entire community including the Ndi-Ichies, Chiefs and other dignitaries who witnessed the event. The jubilation galore was garnished with a large dose of fervent prayers for the Foundation and the persons behind the mask.