The Anambra State publicity secretary of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, has commended His Grace, the Most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, for his conscious effort to develop human resources in the country, by sustaining over 1, 000 indigent students in his scholarship programme annually.
Okolo-Egbo made the commendation in a statement yesterday while reacting to the high cost of education in the country and the need to fill the literacy gap in Nigeria.
He also commended other Nigerians who are complimenting the government of Nigeria in bridging the gap.
He noted that, “Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, who is the Archbishop of Living Christ Mission and chancellor, Hezekiah University, Umudi, Imo State, has over five decades of stainless and selfless service to God and humanity.
“In addition to his esteemed role as a spiritual leader, Hezekiah is widely recognised as a philanthropist, with significant impact both locally and internationally. His scholarship scheme benefits over one thousand individuals annually, spanning from primary school through secondary, up to Masters and Doctorate Degree levels.
“Notably, daddy’s scholarship programme stands out for its unconditional nature, covering tuition, accommodation, healthcare, feeding and clothing for the beneficiaries.”
During his time as a student in Zambia, he said he made significant contributions to the University of Zambia Christian Fellowship, serving as the male counselor and chairman.
He said, “He holds the distinction of being the first foreigner to hold the post and the only person at that time to hold it in their final year. Additionally, while still a student, he played a pivotal role in converting lecturers and fellow students, especially those from North Africa who believed deeply in magic and occultic powers.
“Before returning to Nigeria, in November, 1979 after graduation, Daddy Hezekiah was invited to the Zambian State House by then President, His Excellency, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. During this visit, Daddy Hezekiah prayed for him, his cabinet and the entire Zambia nation, which supported the success of his administration.”
He said, “Hezekiah is a United Nations International Mayor of Peace who holds a Professorship in theology, human development, business administration, communication arts and public administration in addition to a doctorate degree in industrial chemistry.
“He is a Millenium Development Ambassador with over 500 distinguished awards and recognitions to his credit. Hezekiah is also a two-time Nigerian National Awards recipient—first as a Member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2008) and more recently as an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
“Furthermore, he serves as a patron for over 100 reputable organisations, showcasing his unwavering commitment to supporting a wide range of causes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of others.”
Oforbuike noted that in the Hezekiah has recommended some salient points to reposition Nigeria.
He urged government to restore fuel subsidy, the removal is the bedrock of our economic crisis that has left over 120 million Nigerians are living below the poverty line. While insisting that the federal government device a new strategy to end insecurity so that farmers to go to their farms to put food on our table.
He also encouraged government to work on bad roads to reduce avoidable accidents that leads to loss of lives and property, adding that government should equip our general hospitals to mitigate the several avoidable deaths in these hospitals.
He called on the President to ensure that his appointees are competent persons with integrity, who has the interest of the masses at heart, and strengthen our electoral process to ensure that elections are credible. Finally, he urged government to strengthen the judiciary and make them truly independent, because they are the last hope of the common man.
