From TCNEWS
To benefit a sense of accomplishment, a sociocultural organization known as Igbo Ekene Global Development Union, IEGDU has called on various groups in the society to participate in acts of compassion and community service.
The Organization made the call through its President General, Amb. Moses Onyegbule; National Woman Leader, Chief Mrs Chidinma Agunaegbe; Elder Boniface Onwunka, Abia State Chairman; Mrs Nnennaya Emele, Abia North Woman Leader; Mrs Ngozi Ajonu, Abia Central Woman Leader and Mrs Antonia Kelechi, Abia South Woman Leader, as some countries across the globe observes the year 2024 Celebrate Community Week.
Pix: Amb. Moses Onyegbule.
Fostering collaboration and proactive volunteering, Celebrate Community Week brings people together from all over the globe with a common purpose – to serve their communities and make the world a better, more beautiful place!
While observing that Celebrate Community Week is all about working together to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals, neighbourhoods and the planet, the group in a release encouraged individuals to contribute their time, resources, and skills to address various social issues in the community,
While also pointing out that Community service does not only have positive effects on society, but it is one of the best ways to help benefit the public or give back to the community, IEGDU also called on like-minded people to come together to create positive change and make a lasting impact in their communities.
The Organization enjoined youth groups, other organizations in the Communities to get connected and involved by organizing service projects that meet the specific needs of their various communities and see to its realization.
They appreciated an Interpol System Consultant and Security Expert, Sir Chikwe Udensi, who has contributed and still contributing to the development of various communities, Abia State and nation at large.
Sir Chikwe Udensi.
According to them, it was the numerous philanthropic and humanitarian activities of Sir Udensi, a politician and a one-time Secretary General, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON that made the Organization to honour him with the Great Grand Patron award.
The Organization lauded further the empowerment programmes of Sir Udensi through his Build A New Abia (BANA) project which affected and alleviated the pains of Abia State Pensioners, and the less privileged.
Originally started as Kiwanis One Day, according to the records available, the roots of this event can be traced back to 2007 when the leaders of the Kiwanis International organization announced a global day of service. The event was celebrated within the organization for several years.
Then, in 2022, this vision for this event grew larger. Not only did it expand from one day of volunteering and service to a full week, but it also expanded to include collaboration with a number of different service organizations throughout the world.
Today, Celebrate Community Week is observed not only by members of Kiwanis International, but also with Lions Club International, Optimist International and Rotary International.