From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
A Non-Goverrmental Organization (NGO), ‘De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF) ‘ has reiterated it’s committment to the development of the South East zone and human capacity development.
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At its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, on from 30th October to November 1, the organization empowered it’s women folk with a total of five hundred million naira as part of it’s human empowerment initiatives to the people of the South East zone.
The National President of De Imperial Philanthropic Family, High Chief Dr Darlington Nwabunike, said the gesture was a reaffirmmation of the unwavering dedication of the organisation to community upliftment across the South East zone.
He described the presentation of 500 million Naira to the wives of De Imperial Philanthropic Family members — a strategic empowerment initiative aimed at strengthening family-based economic foundations and encouraging enterprise among women.
The AGM focused on the theme: “The Emerging South East; Re-Inventing Its Past Glory.” featured profound insights from notable speakers including Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, CEO of United Nigeria Airlines, who emphasized the economic imperative of Akulueuno (think home) initiatives, and former Aviation Minister, Hon. Osita Chidoka, who advocated for a transition from an alibi-driven mindset to a culture of agency and responsibility.
The glamorous Ascension Night further attracted high-ranking dignitaries such as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who commended the Family for its robust interventions in education, health and economic empowerment across the South East zone.
Other prominent guests in attendance included Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator Victor Umeh, Senator Tony Nwoye, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana), KC Limpopo, Abig Nwankwo, Dr. Frank Igbojindu, Group Managing Director, Akpoazaa Group, Traditional Rulers, amongst others.
De Imperial Philanthropic Family over the years has made serious impacts to Socio economic, Cultural and human empowerment in the South East zone through scholarships, business support programs, health interventions and cultural development initiatives.
The Organization has, positioned itself as one of the South East zone strongest forces for progress and sustainable growth.
