The Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students, NFCS.Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, last Saturday, August,18, gave an award of excellence to Mr. Ejike Chukwu,an Industrialist and a frontline gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the African Democratic Congress,ADC.
Canzona is a yearly Catholic Musical Concert which began in 1998. According to the NFCS President, Ajah Ejike, previous award recipients are men of high integrity and who have impacted the society positively. The Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Jude Ike while speaking said Mr. Ejike Chukwu has always shown support to the Catholic community and added that the award was well deserving as the Gubernatorial aspirant has empowered so many Youths through employment in his companies and scholarship to indigent students in the state. The event which had more than 1,000 FUTO students in attendance was electrifying.
The students unanimously appreciated the presence and support of Mr. Chukwu and wished him well in his campaign. A few students who were interviewed said they believe that an entrepreneur who has built a successful business should be allowed to lead the state.
Mr. Ejike Chukwu in his remark thanked the students for inviting him and promised to support future events. He further stated that if given the chance to serve Imo, he will serve with the fear of God in order to bring a breath of fresh air to Imo state for the benefit of all her indigenes.
He also encouraged the students to believe in themselves, study hard and that the salvation of the country is in their hands.