The Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke has donated a residential apartment to Mrs Rebecca Walama, a Widow at Ogbodo Community , Oduoha Emohua, in a move to resolve her accomodation challenges.
Engr Chukwuemeka Woke also formally commissioned a water project that he executed with his personal resources for the people of Rumuokani in Emohua Local Government Area.
Speaking after he presented the key of the house to the Widow, Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke said that he resolved to assist the Widow, because this is a critical time when everyone must practice social distancing.
He said: “Our party faithful identified one of our supporters, who is a widow. She had no place to stay.
“God has given us the opportunity through the re-election of Governor Wike. It is now my responsibility to ensure that the dividend of democracy get to the grassroots. “
He said that for a woman who has served the party and may never meet the Rivers State Governor, it behoves lieutenants of the governor to reach out to her.
“To practice social distancing during this era of COVID-19, you need a residence. This is my way of giving back to the society, ” he said.
Engr Chukwuemeka Woke explained that he executed the water project in the community when his attention was drawn to the lack of a functional water project in the area.
He said: “I decided to execute this water project in this community because of my desire to promote the health and hygiene of this area.
“How can they wash their hands when they have no water. By providing water, they can engage in regular washing of their hands . We are not here to play politics, but to give back to the society. “
Also on Easter Monday, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke distributed foodstuffs and cash to the people of Emohua Local Government Area as palliatives.
In a remark, Traditional Ruler of the area, Eze Ohwor Okah thanked the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor for his philanthropy and commitment to the welfare of the people.
Also speaking, Comrade Friday Wekere thanked the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Governor for his numerous life changing
