The Member representing Aninri Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Magnus Edeh, has empowered 120 indigenes of Aninri Local Government Area with a total sum exceeding ₦7.5 million.
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The empowerment programme, which held on Sunday, December 29, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Nenwe, saw beneficiaries receive ₦50,000 each. The initiative was carried out through the Magnus Edeh Foundation (MEF), a non-political humanitarian platform officially unveiled on the same day.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Engr. Edeh reiterated his unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents, particularly the vulnerable and less privileged. He noted that the empowerment programme was part of his long-standing resolve to give back to the people who entrusted him with leadership, stressing that all interventions carried out through the foundation remain strictly non-political.
The lawmaker disclosed that the initiative followed several other humanitarian efforts, including the donation of 214 school uniforms and sandals to pupils of St. Theresa’s Primary School, Nenwe, a gesture he said was also undertaken quietly through the foundation.
Commending the initiative, the Parish Priest of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Nenwe, Rev. Fr. Kennedy, praised Hon. Edeh’s generosity and compassion, describing the empowerment as a rare demonstration of gratitude and genuine concern for the vulnerable by an elected public office holder.
Similarly, Rev. Fr. Emeka Okolo lauded the lawmaker for his consistency in humanitarian service and used the occasion to enlighten attendees on the clear distinction between legislative and executive functions in governance.
In his remarks, Hon. Engr. Edeh expressed appreciation to the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for providing an enabling environment for effective governance. He highlighted the governor’s landmark interventions in education and healthcare, including the establishment of Smart Schools and Type 2 hospitals across all wards of the state, describing the projects as unprecedented in the history of Enugu State.
The lawmaker further pledged to sustain his empowerment initiatives, assuring constituents of continued support in areas such as education, healthcare, and social welfare, including the payment of school fees for indigent students.
The event attracted several dignitaries and stakeholders, among them the Executive Chairman of Aninri Local Government Area, Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku; former Deputy Chairman of the council, Hon. Okey Njokuoti; party chairmen; clerics from various denominations; and community leaders. Others in attendance included Chief Udeokolie John Eneanya, National President of the Greater Awgu Ezuo Association; Mr. Casmir (UK-based); Hon. Ogbonna Ajah Emmanuel; Hon. Uju Ikpennwa, Supervisor for Budget and Finance, Aninri LGA; and Hon. Esom Timothy, Senior Legislative Aide.
The empowerment programme has been widely described as a testament to Hon. Engr. Magnus Edeh’s dedication to grassroots development and his commitment to making a lasting positive impact in Aninri Constituency.
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