By Sunny A. David, Awka
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has donated ₦3 million to support the solar electrification project at St. Patrick’s College, Awka, Anambra State.
Ekwunife announced the donation during a visit to the Catholic institution, where she was warmly received by members of the clergy, teachers, school staff and students
The former senator attended the school’s event as the Mother of the Day, an honour that attracted an enthusiastic reception from the school community.
Welcoming her, the School Manager and Principal, Rev. Fr. Paschal Udo, who spoke on behalf of the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, as well as the proprietor and management of the institution, expressed delight at her visit and appreciated her contributions to societal development.
Fr. Udo described Ekwunife as “Madam Project”, in recognition of what he called her outstanding achievements across Anambra State and Nigeria. He also expressed optimism that her return to public service would bring further development and accomplishments.
He prayed for God’s continued blessings upon her and commended her commitment to the advancement of society.
In her response, Ekwunife thanked the school management for finding her worthy of the Mother of the Day honour, describing the recognition as a privilege.
She subsequently announced her donation of ₦3 million towards the institution’s solar electrification project, explaining that investing in education remains one of the most valuable ways of contributing to societal development.
According to her, providing young people with quality education and a solid foundation is essential to building responsible citizens and securing a brighter future for the next generation.
She noted that investment in educational institutions should go beyond the provision of physical infrastructure, stressing that a conducive learning environment is equally important in helping students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to contribute meaningfully to society.
The APC candidate further maintained that supporting schools and improving educational facilities should be a shared responsibility involving individuals, governments, religious organisations and other stakeholders.
Her financial contribution is expected to support the school’s efforts to establish a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply through solar energy, thereby reducing the impact of power interruptions on academic and administrative activities.
The visit and donation underscore the importance of partnerships between individuals, religious institutions and other stakeholders in addressing infrastructural challenges in schools.
For the management, staff and students of St. Patrick’s College, Ekwunife’s visit was not only an occasion to celebrate her presence but also an opportunity to receive support towards improving the institution’s facilities and creating a better learning environment.
