By Ovat Abeng
The Founder of Volic Group of Companies Limited and I. G. Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation, Ichie Ignatius Onyekachukwu Aguowo, on Tuesday won “the Philanthropic Person of the Year 2023 Award” by the FREENEWS Magazine.
The Magazine said it recognised Aguowo as one of Nigeria’s greatest giver, affirming that “his heart and his generosity are as expanse as the size of a vault”.
In his response, Chief Aguowo, said that giving back to the society especially, at this present hard times in Nigeria, gives him a sense of purpose in life.
According to him, giving back to the society helps him contribute to the common good.
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It gives me joy in helping the less privileged around me. I am someone who derived happiness in given. I am committed in helping the needy.
“I prefer using the wealth God has blessed me with to support charitable causes such as anti-poverty initiatives, humanitarian aid, and other development projects in the society than investing in politics.
It is only those born with the spirit of given that can do what I am doing now no matter how weathy the person maybe.
“The award is a big pushed for me to do more for the humanity seek, therefore, on behalf of myself, my family and the entire management of Volic Group of Companies Limited and I. G. Aguowo Health and Academic Foundation, I support the Magazine with the sum of 1 million naira, Aguowo stated.
On his part, the Chairman, FREENEWS Magazine Editorial Board, Mr Obinna Evaristus Mbonu, while presenting the award, said in recognition of Ozo Ichie Aguowo’s contribution to the award of educational scholarship to those who hunger for good education at all levels ( primary to tertiary) and his compassionate free medicare and health services to the sick, the Editorial Board of FREENEWS Magazine published by Obev Industries Limited Port Harcourt, River State, fine it deserving to honoured him with the following awards; Commander of Human Capital, FREENEWS Greatman, 34 Essential Values,Good Health, Free Education and Medicare, tagged; FREENEWS Magazine’s 2023 Philanthropic Man of Year.
The awards presentation ceremony that took place at Aguowo’s country home at Nibo Community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, also witnessed the presence of the awardee family members, community members, management team of FREENEWS Magazine, security agencies and the media.