By Felix Igboanugo
The Mayor of Anambra West Local Government Area, Hon.Tony Obierike, has commenced the distribution of monthly welfare stipends to the oldest persons in communities across the LGA, beginning with Ifite-Anam.
The outreach, conducted on November 8, fulfils his administration’s commitment to providing monthly financial support to elderly residents, with the programme taking effect from October.
During the exercise, Mayor Obierike personally presented the October stipends to Igwe Nwaozekwe Dibuo and Igwe Mmeze Okechukwu of Mmiata Anam, Chief Hycient Okechukwu, of Umuoba Aboegbu, Nzegwu Chidozie, Okpala Iyiora Anam and Igwe Nwaeyi Udekwe of Umueze Anam.
The Mayor reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining the monthly support until the end of his tenure, describing the initiative as an expression of appreciation and recognition of the contributions of elderly citizens.
He also solicited their prayers, blessings and wise counsel, noting that their experience and knowledge remain valuable to community development and the preservation of cultural heritage.
According to the Mayor, the initiative is designed to promote the dignity and wellbeing of senior citizens while ensuring that their contributions to society are recognised through practical welfare interventions.
Shortly after receiving the stipend, the beneficiaries offered prayers and blessings for the Mayor, expressing their appreciation for the financial support and his administration’s attention to their welfare.
The programme, which commenced in Ifite-Anam, is scheduled to extend to all communities across Anambra West, with the administration maintaining that no community will be excluded.
The initiative added an elderly welfare component to the administration’s community-focused activities, highlighting the importance of social inclusion and support for senior citizens.
Felix Igboanugo is of the Ministry of information and Value Reformation Anambra State
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