By Ifiok ITIABA - Uyo
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| International Coordinator, Mr Uduakobong Akpan (r) addressing journalists |
The Chairman and Founder of Prince Archibong Life Foundation, Prince Mendie Archibong, has restated his resolve to continue to inspire hope, instill confidence and catalyze meaningful changes in communities around the globe.
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| Cross section of journalists |
Speaking through the International Coordinator of the foundation, Mr. Uduakobong Akpan, during a media chat with journalists in Uyo, on Friday, Archibong described the foundation’s believe in empowerment and transformation of lives as sacrosanct.
"One of the core programs of the Prince Archibong Life Foundation is the deep seated belief in the power of empowerment towards the transformation of lives"
According to him, the Foundation has transformed countless lives, help individuals to overcome obstacles to achieve their desired dreams.
Akpan said the foundation was founded many years ago with the aim of organizing empowerment programs for the vulnerable people in the society.
He stressed that the foundation has over the years empowered over 1000 Nigerians both in Akwa Ibom and South South geopolitical zone who have become business owners.
"This Foundation has over the years empowered many and still has plans to empower so many more.
"Some of these set of persons, who may not have had a livelihood meaningful enough are today owners of businesses, owners of houses, homes and top entrepreneurs.
"We are an NGO that makes and takes strong significant step forward towards making a positive difference in the life of individuals worldwide through unwavering dedication to empowerments"
He listed some of the achievements of the NGO to include: Provision of academic scholarships to about 300 indigent students up to Tertiary Institution, Payments of Study grants to students, financial donations to the most vulnerable women various communities in the rural areas to support their businesses provision Agricultural support to farmers.
Other interventions from the Foundation, according to him, include donation of food stuffs wrappers to women, provision of basic amenities like borehole, facilitating electrification, provision of street lights to some communities.
Speaking on the ARISE Agenda of Pastor Umo Eno, the International Coordinator said the NGO was proud to identify with the Governor and would continue support the governor's programs.
"It is worthy to note that the Foundation is proud to identify with the Governor on his First Year Anniversary and to echo that indeed the commitment of the Foundation on the Governor is well interpreted as the Governor has justified the confidence reposed on him by over million voters in the State.
"Going forward, this Foundation will continue to do more in line with His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno's A.R.I.S.E agenda"
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