By Ken Asinobi
In the aftermath of the devastating floods that ravaged Rivers State in 2022, the Director of HH Foundation, Mr. Chimuenya Henry Umejuru, a young Nigerian philanthropist, brought hope and relief to some affected communities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA).
With a generous donation of millions of Naira, Chimuenya’s palliatives lifted the spirits of the flood-ravaged villagers, providing them with the necessities to rebuild their lives.
Umejuru and his team traversed Idu-Osobile, Idu-Obosiukwu, Obagi, Ogbogu, and Krigeni communities, paddling and wading through the waters just to give succor to the victims. It was one scene of devastation after another in some of the worst-hit communities.
As they navigated the flooded areas, Muenya’s team witnessed the extent of the destruction, with homes and livelihoods severely impacted. The team’s efforts brought relief to many, but the scale of the disaster was overwhelming, with countless families affected.
Homes were destroyed, crops were ruined, and livelihoods were lost. But amidst the despair, Muenya’s team arrived, bearing gifts of food, clothing, shelter materials, and medical supplies.
“I was overwhelmed by the scale of destruction,” he told this reporter. “But I knew I had to act fast to bring some semblance of normalcy to the people’s lives.”
Chimuenya’s palliatives were carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of the communities. Food items, such as rice, beans, Indomie, and oil, were distributed to families, while clothing and blankets were provided to those who had lost everything – shelter and materials, including roofing sheets and nails, were also supplied to help rebuild damaged homes.
Medical supplies, including antibiotics, painkillers, and mosquito nets, were a godsend to the communities that had been struggling to access healthcare services. Chimuenya’s team also provided psychological support, counseling the traumatized villagers and helping them to cope with their losses.
Furthermore, the displaced people of Egi, camped at Ogbogu, and Ward 6, received a donation of 100 bags of rice and 100 cartons of Indomie.
The impact of Muenya’s palliatives was immediate and profound. The villagers, who had been living in darkness, suddenly saw a glimmer of hope. Children who had been forced to drop out of school were able to return to their classes, thanks to the educational materials provided by Umejuru’s team.
“I was so touched by Chimuenya’s kindness,” said Mrs. Esther Amos, a beneficiary of the palliatives. “We had lost everything, but he gave us a reason to keep going. His generosity has brought countless smiles to our faces.”
Chimuenya Umejuru’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Community leaders have hailed him as a hero. But for ‘Muenya’ as he is fondly called, the real reward is the knowledge that he has made a difference in the lives of others.
“I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back to our communities,” he said. “I’m just grateful that I was able to make a difference in the lives of the people of these communities.”
As the villagers of Idu-Osobile, Idu-Obosiukwu, Akabuka continue to rebuild their lives, they will never forget the kindness of Chimuenya Henry Umejuru, whose palliatives brought relief and hope to their doorstep.
Meanwhile, Chimuenya, who is the Director of HH Foundation, has once again demonstrated his commitment to philanthropy, bringing hope and relief to countless individuals and communities. Following the devastating floods that ravaged Rivers State in 2022, Umejuru’s foundation provided millions of Naira in palliatives to affected communities, including the village of Akabuka.
Umejuru’s team distributed food, clothing, shelter materials, and medical supplies, carefully tailoring their support to meet the specific needs of each community. The impact was immediate and profound, with villagers who had lost everything suddenly seeing a glimmer of hope.
But Umejuru’s philanthropic efforts extend far beyond this single act of kindness. His numerous gestures in ONELGA and beyond have touched countless lives, demonstrating his dedication to giving back to his community.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, the HH Foundation paid the hospital bills of patients who undertook surgical treatment at the hospital, bringing relief to those who had been struggling to access medical care.
Umejuru’s selflessness has earned him widespread recognition, with the local government and community hailing him as a hero. Yet, for Umejuru, the true reward lies in the knowledge that he has made a difference in the lives of others.
“I believe that we all have a responsibility to give back to our communities,” he said. “I’m just grateful that I was able to make a difference in the lives of the people of Akabuka and beyond.”
As the villagers of Obagi, Ogbogu, and Krigeni communities, and countless others continue to rebuild their lives, they will never forget the kindness of Chimuenya Henry Umejuru, whose philanthropic efforts have brought relief, hope, and countless smiles to their doorstep.