Enugu Tech Commissioner Gifts ₦50m in Non-Refundable Grants to 105 Individuals, Mburubu Villages and Youth

In a striking gesture of philanthropy and grassroots empowerment, the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh (Prince of Mburubu) has disbursed non-refundable grants totalling N50 million to the people of his hometown, Mburubu, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The wide-reaching intervention aims to boost farming activities, uplift local businesses, and complement Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s mission to eradicate poverty from every home in the state.

The funds, drawn from Dr. Ezeh’s personal resources, were distributed directly to hundreds of beneficiaries, with individuals receiving between N200,000 and N500,000, while each of the community’s villages received N1 million. The youth of Mburubu were collectively given a special grant of N3 million to encourage enterprise and innovation.

Speaking during the distribution ceremony, Dr. Ezeh said his initiative was not a political gesture but a deliberate contribution to support Governor Mbah’s economic vision.

“This is personal money, but I am driven by a shared mission with His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to ensure that poverty is eradicated from every household in our dear state,” Dr. Ezeh stated. “We must ask ourselves every day: how are we supporting the government to bring prosperity to our people?”

He appealed to the beneficiaries to use the resources judiciously so that “more people can benefit in the next round.” He also called on affluent sons and daughters of Enugu State to emulate the gesture, urging them to give back to their roots.

To ensure equitable distribution, the funds were handed out via direct cheques during a well-attended community ceremony. Among the notable individual beneficiaries were artisans, small-scale farmers, traders, and traditional community leaders.

A long list of recipients received N200,000 each, including Mrs. Blessing Aniobi, Peter Chukwu, Cletus Egbo, Mercy Edeh, Chief Denis Aniobi, and Ogbonna Chukwu, among others. Over 50 names appeared in this category.

Recipients of N300,000 included High Chief Cornelius Aniobi, Helen Onyeabor, Emmanuel Abraham Aniobi, and Ozo John Nwosu, alongside several women and youth. More than 40 people received this mid-tier funding.

At the highest level, individuals like Jeff Okuta, Joseph Onu, and Chief Geodge Enyim were each granted N500,000 to support larger-scale business or farming projects.

In a significant push to empower communal structures, each of the following villages received N1 million: Umudara, Uhuegbe, Uhuagu, Obinagu, Umunafor, Amanator, Amachi, and both the men and women of the Umuogbuewu family. The Mburubu youth, a vital demographic for sustainable development, were awarded N3 million to implement group-led economic initiatives.

“This money is not for lavish spending. It is for farming, for trade, for enterprise. Let it be seed capital that yields harvests of prosperity,” Dr. Ezeh advised.

Community members welcomed the support with visible gratitude, describing the grants as “timely and transformative.” Chief Emmanuel Edeh, a recipient, praised Dr. Ezeh’s commitment to grassroots development: “He is not just talking about change—he is making it happen.”

Another beneficiary, Cecilia Aniobi, who received N300,000, said, “This is the first time many of

us are getting direct support without political strings. It will help me expand my cassava farm.”

Dr. Ezeh’s gesture comes at a time when food security and small business growth are central to Governor Mbah’s strategic development plan for Enugu State. By aligning his personal philanthropy with public policy, Dr. Ezeh has positioned himself as a leading example of public-private synergy in community development.

He urged Mburubu residents to continue supporting the Governor’s programmes: “The transformation of Enugu State requires unity of purpose. Let us walk hand in hand with the government.”

Dr. Ezeh concluded by assuring the community that more interventions will come if the funds are used wisely: “This is only the beginning. Let this yield harvests of success that will multiply opportunities for all.”

Lot of beneficiaries

1. Ogbonna Chukwu – 200,000
2. Chief Ralph Imeka – 200,000
3. Chief Denis Aniobi – 200,000
4. Okonkwo Ogbonna – 200,000
5. Blessing Aniobi – 200,000
6. Fredrick Aniobi – 200,000
7. Victoria Chukwu – 200,000
8. Chimezie Nwogho – 200,000
9. Blessing Okafor – 200,000
10. Maria Chidebe – 200,000
11. Cletus Egbo – 200,000
12. Florence Chukwu – 200,000
13. Nwachukwu Dorathy – 200,000
14. Mercy Edeh – 200,000
15. Augustine Edeh – 200,000
16. Ekene Chukwu – 200,000
17. Elias Okeke – 200,000
18. Augustine Nwachukwu – 200,000
19. Amaechi Romanus – 200,000
20. Nwanzi Joseph – 200,000
21. Roseline Chukwu – 200,000
22. Baby Paul – 200,000
23. Nneka Nwokike – 200,000
24. Linus Nwankwo – 200,000
25. Alfred Nwigwe – 200,000
26. Charles Aniobi – 200,000
27. Onovo Jonas – 200,000
28. Chukwu Ambrose – 200,000
29. Peter Chukwu (sir pee) – 200,000
30. Anthony Chibuikem Mbah – 200,000
31. Joy Oluchi Nwankwo – 200,000
32. Chukwu Ndubuisi – 200,000
33. Chima Omah – 200,000
34. Peter Okeke – 200,000
35. Gabriel Onovo – 200,000
36. Esther Enyim – 200,000
37. Emmanuel Njoku – 200,000
38. Florence Nwaju – 200,000
39. Onyema Eze – 200,000
40. Edwin Udeh – 200,000
41. Lawrence Edeh Aniobi – 200,000
42. Josephine Nwafor – 200,000
43. Aniebo Chukwu – 200,000
44. Benedict Onu – 200,000
45. Ogbonna Aniobi – 200,000
46. Susanna Aniobi – 200,000
47. Edwin Aniobi – 200,000
48. Felicia Chukwu – 200,000
49. John Egbo – 200,000
50. Elizabeth Nwogbo – 200,000
51. Onu Elizabeth – 200,000
52. Helen Aniobi 2- 00,000
53. Paul Njoku – 200,000
54. Cecilia Aniobi U – 200,000
55. Mary Nwafor – 200,000
56. Onyemaechi John – 300,000
57. Helen Onyeabor – 300,000
58. Christopher Edeonu D.P.G 300,000
59. Chief Everist Edeani 300,000
60. High Chief Cornelius Aniobi – 300,000
61. Patrick Chukwuorji – 300,000
62. Cecilia Edu Amobi – 300,000
63. Emmanuel Abraham Aniobi – 300,000
64. Eze Cecilia – 300,000
65. Chukwu Helen Eze – 300,000
66. Onyeabor Ekwueme – 300,000
67. Okoro Ogonna – 300,000
68. Nwigwe Tochukwu – 300,000
69. Chukwu Mercy – 300,000
70. Onyeabor Kelvin – 300,000
71. Okorie Stephen – 300,000
72. Onyeabor Sunday – 300,000
73. Owe Ikechukwu – 300,000
74. Godwin Nworie – 300,000
75. Onuvo Nwadibie – 300,000
76. Peter Onu – 300,000
77. Chief Okonkwo Agwu – 300,000
78. Virgina Okorie Eze – 300,000
79. Lolo Ogechukwu Ede – 300,000
80. Lady B – 300,000
81. Ozo John Nwosu – 300,000
82. Cecilia Okafor – 300,000
83. Ezinne Precious Nwodo – 300,000
84. Uche Chukwu – 300,000
85. Ikechukwu Indubisi -n300,000
86. Ikechukwu Anyim – 300,000
87. Edwin Uden – 300,000
88. Roselin Okeke – 300,000
89. Ambros Amiobi – 300,000
90. Okudiri Dominic Ogbu – 300,000
91. Chief Kingsley Eze – 300,000
92. Alhaji Raymond Nwachukwu – 300,000
93. Jeff Okuta – 500,000
94. Linus Igbuolu – 500,000
95. Simon Aniobi – 500,000
96. Joseph Onu – 500,000
97. Emma Ede – 500,000
98. Joseph Nwonkwo – 500,000
99. Okechukwu Chukwudike – 500,000
100. King David – 500,000
101. Okeke Michael – 500,000
102. Chief Geodge Enyim – 500,000
103. High Chief Sunday Chinwuba – 500,000
104. Emmanuel Ezeh – 500,000
105. Abata Anari – 500,000
106. Umudara Village 1,000,000
107. Uhuegbe Village –1,000,000
108. Uhuagu Village – 1,000,000
109. Obinagu Village 1,000,000
110. Umunafor Village – 1,000,000
111. Amanator Village – 1,000,000
112. Amachi Village – 1,000,000
113. Umuogbuewu Family Men – 1,000,000
114. Umuogbuewu Family Women – 1,000,000
115. Mburubu Youths – 3,000,000