In a heartwarming gesture, Engineer Christian Awowoh, CEO of Awokaris Greenworld Industrial Limited, has awarded scholarships to 55 deserving students from Obanliku Local Government Area. The cash support grants aim to alleviate the financial burdens of indigent students and their guardians, enabling them to excel academically and secure a brighter future.
The scholarship ceremony, held in Calabar, saw final-year students from various tertiary institutions in Cross River State and beyond receive grants ranging from N25,000 to N100,000. The beneficiaries, selected from different wards of Obanliku, expressed their gratitude to Engr. Awowoh, praising his philanthropic efforts.
Engr. Awowoh, a philanthropist and business leader, emphasized that the scholarship program is an annual initiative aimed at supporting students and guardians in need. He encouraged the beneficiaries to excel academically, promising more opportunities aligned with his foundation\’s educational vision.
When asked about political motivations, Awowoh clarified that his gesture is solely driven by a desire to give back to society, stating, \”This is not for politics; I\’m a business person, and my interest is in making a positive impact. I don\’t need to have political aspirations to assist students in need. Everything doesn\’t have to be politics.\”
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“The average Obanliku child is a poor child from a farming background. I know what parents from our area go through to fund their children, especially those in higher institutions. I went through that same process when l was in school and it was really difficult for me. Not as if we have too much but the little that God has put in my hands I decided to give back to society.
“If l had a capital base up to half of what Otedola has, all the 55 students would receive 1 million each”, he continued.
The Engr. Christian Awowoh Educational Foundation plans to extend the scholarship program to secondary school students in subsequent editions, covering all 10 wards of Obanliku. This initiative demonstrates his commitment to education and community development, inspiring hope and opportunity for the youth of Obanliku.
The students, overwhelmed with gratitude, collectively prayed for Engr. Awowoh\’s future endeavors, acknowledging the significant impact of his generosity on their academic pursuits.
