Dr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Investment Company
ABUJA/Nigeria: The Chairman of Heirs Holdings Investment Company, Dr. Tony Onyeamaechi Elumelu had received appreciations from the Minority Leader, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu for his response to the needs of the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency as a result of the Coronavirus Lockdown by the Delta State Government.
Dr. Tony Elumelu, who is also the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, Transcorp and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, have in the wake of the lockdown donated 6 shipment of 6 trailers of high quality Rice to four local government areas that make up the Federal Constituency which are, Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Oshimili North and Oshimili South.
The items which are palliatives to cushion the effect of the lockdown are to be delivered to the various Local Government Areas on today, Monday 27th April, 2020.
Appreciating the donor, who happen to is his Senior brother, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, who represents the Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in a statement said that the food items would go a long way to serve as much needed palliatives in helping to cushion the harsh effect of Covid-19 lockdown on the residents of Aniocha/Oshimili.
“I want to sincerely express my gratitude to my elder brother, Dr. Tony Elumelu for this wonderful donation to the people of our Federal constituency in these difficult and uncertain times, when our country is in lockdown and we are compelled to stay at home as a necessary measure to combat the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in our area.
“I have been reliably informed that in line with his directives, Three (3) Trailers of RICE will go to Aniocha-North LGA, that is; One (1) Trailer to Onicha-Uku his paternal community, One (1) Trailer to Onicha-Ugbo his maternal Community, One (1) Trailer to the other communities in the LGA; while One (1) Trailer of Rice will go to Aniocha-South LGA; One (1) Trailer of Rice to Oshimili-South LGA and One (1) Trailer of Rice to Oshimili-North LGA.
“This is indeed a remarkable show of great generosity on his part after having already donated N5bn through UBA to the Federal government fund drive and another N1bn to the Private sector led coalition, all in the collective effort to support and provide for our people in these difficult times.
“I wish to on behalf of the people of Aniocha/Oshimili, thank you so very much for this tremendous donation and gift to the people of your homestead and constituency. God bless you Sir. Charity they say begins at home,” the statement concluded.
