Nigerians have been called upon especially the wealthy individuals to join hands with the Federal and state governments to provide amenities that will not only enhance the standard of living of rural dwellers but also ensure even development of rural communities.
The wife of Governor of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, made the call recently while inaugurating an ultra-modern school complex at the 84-year-old Central Primary School, Obioma in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
According to Mrs Obaseki, the call had become necessary because it was becoming increasingly difficult for the government alone to provide all the amenities and infrastructure needs of various communities in the country, hence the need for individuals and members of communities to make their own contribution.
She also reminded wealthy individuals of the need to give back to the society and their communities as well as ensure that future leaders are raised to take over from them in the near future.
It would be recalled that an illustrious son of Obioma Community, and Group Managing Director of Afrinvest West Africa, Prince Ike Chioke, built the ultra-modern School Complex at the cost of N100million, provided gargets and made provision for training of teachers teaching in the school.
She said: “I must commend Prince Ike Chioke for his love and outstanding investment in his immediate community notwithstanding his schooling abroad and working in Lagos.”

By: Canice Amadi Enugu