The Chief Executive Officer of Tycoon group of companies, Dr. Benson Iyke Okpala, has, in the spirit of Christmas, put smiles on the faces of over two hundred widows, orphans, and persons with disabilities, among others, selected from different Churches, Schools, and organizations in Ebonyi State.
The Christmas party with the less privileged, held at Tycoon hotels in Abakaliki, witnessed the distribution of 12.5 kg bags of rice, clothes, phantom wrappers, and ash gifts, among other valuable items, to the beneficiaries.
In his remark, the TTycoon'sChief Executive Officer said the gesture was born out of his unreserved love for God, passion for the physically challenged persons downtrodden in the society, and also to complement the efforts of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuu, in putting smiles on the faces of Ebonyi people especially the needy.
According to him "This an annual program God has laid in my heart to be celebrating with the less privileged as a way of thanking him for his abundant grace, mercy, and enormous favor upon my life, my family and entire tycoon group of companies"
He disclosed that the company through its welfare department has sponsored many students on scholarship both in primary, secondary, and tertiary education across the State
and reiterated his decision to continue to render selfless services to humanity for the betterment of society.
He commended the State Governor, Chief Francis Nwifuru, for providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the State.
Earlier in a sermon, a Clergy of the Anglican Church, Reverend Ernest Onyemekara, urged people to remain faithful to God despite challenges and stressed the need for all and sundry to help others with what God blessed them with to attract more blessings.
The cleric called on government at all levels and well-spirited individuals to emulate the philanthropic disposition of the tycoon chief executive officer for the betterment of society.
On behalf of the Ebonyi State Association of the Deaf, Ebonyi Mmaduabuchi expressed heartfelt gratitude to God and the tycoon CEO for remembering them at this critical time.
He said, "Your kindness, hospitability, and commitment to the welfare of persons with disabilities and less privileged citizens of Ebonyi State have not gone unnoticed." He prayed to God to replenish the benefactor in millionfolds.
Other beneficiaries who could not hide their joy, including Mrs. Nwamkpu Helen and Mrs. Rosemary Nwankwegu, thanked the tycoon boss for remembering them and prayed for more of God's favor, protection, and prosperity upon his life and family.