From Ijeoma John, Nnewi
The former Publicity Secretary of People’s Democratic Party(PDP),Chief Olisa Metuh through his foundation, The Olisa Metuh Foundation has empowered over hundred indigents members of the community with millions of Naira cash.
During the event, which took place at Umuanuka Hall in Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on the 5th of March, 2025, the foundation disbursed ₦14 million interest-free micro-credit loans to 28 persons at five hundred thousand Naira each for their businesses which would be paid biannually to the bank.
Fourteen persons were awarded scholarship with the sum of two hundred thousand Naira each and others were given reasonable amounts to add to their businesses.
Speaking during the event, Chief Metuh said he love helping people because of the blessings attach to it.
He revealed that he has helped a lot of people, adding that “it makes him happy”
.Chief Metuh advised people who God has blessed to give back to the society because, according to him,”it shall be given back to them”.
He disclosed that in November 2025,which would mark his 60th birthday, he would give 60 persons from his community one million naira each to add to their businesses.
Metuh further revealed that he would build a skill acquisition center for his community, Umuanuka in Otolo Nnewi, adding that youths would be trained and empowered with cash and equipment to start up their businesses at the acquisition center.
The beneficiaries appreciated the benefactor and prayed that God would reward him in hundred folds.
The event was fully graced by PDP Chairman,Nnewi North Local Government, Prince Ifeamuma Nwafor-Orizu, the committee Chairman of the foundation, Dr Ikenna,the secretary, Mr Onyedika Metuh among others.
