From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The traditional ruler of Edem-Ani community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu has donated a 2-bedroom bungalow to Mrs. Monica Ajibo, a 55-year-old indigent widow in his community.
Ajibo lost her husband 23 years ago and rented an apartment in a nearby village as she could not maintain the dilapidated mud house her husband left behind. She was said to be also having the challenge of raising and catering for her four children all alone.
Daily Sun gathered that the traditional ruler who was recently elected unopposed by the community and also issued with a certificate of recognition by the Enugu State Government said the gesture was a way of thanksgiving and appreciation to God for making him what he is today.
He said that he heard about the plight of the poor widow from his community source and decided to build the house for woman to live with her children.
“So, when I heard her pathetic story, I was moved to tears and had to order for the immediate construction of the building. My desire in this world is to always be in a position where I can be of help to the poor and less privileged persons, put smiles on people’s faces daily by changing and impacting positively in their life,” the Igwe who had built almost 10 of similar houses for the indigent in and around his community said.
The America-trained nurse said further that it was because love for humanity that made him build and equip a cottage hospital in his community and allow people to access the facility free of charge.
He advised other rich people and good-spirited individuals in the community to join hands in the fight against poverty by helping the less privileged around them.
Chairman of Nsukka LGA, who cut the tape described Igwe Asadu as a blessing to the Edem-Ani community, the people of Nsukka, and the entire humanity.
The beneficiary danced joyously at the event and took newsmen around her new house. She said her benefactor was an angel that visited her family at the right time, adding that the monarch has wiped away her tears of many years.
Leader of a community-based women group, Edem-Ani Women Support Touching Lives, Mrs. Nnenna Eze, applauded Asadu for always assisting the poor especially indigent widows.