A prominent philanthropist and businessman, Dr. Chima Anyaso, has stressed the importance of unity, love, and peace, especially during the yuletide season. He urged leaders of Bende Local Government Area to prioritize these values as they celebrate the festive period.
Dr. Chima Anyaso, in an interview shortly after an exclusive Christmas get-together with esteemed Bende personalities in Umuahia, said the Christmas season calls for joyful celebration. It was in that spirit that he decided to celebrate the season with his brothers across the 13 wards that make up Bende LGA.
Acknowledging the efforts of the leaders in contributing to the growth and development of the Bende community—which, he noted, necessitated the gathering—Anyaso expressed his love for sharing, emphasizing that the Christmas season is a perfect time for such acts of goodwill.
In his words: “This is the time to give back, a time to celebrate our shared values, and a time to show kindness to one another. I believe in the power of community and the collective effort to make our society better. This is just one of the many ways I will continue to contribute and support the well-being of Bende, and I encourage others to do the same,” Anyaso remarked.
Dr. Anyaso highlighted the essence of dining with his people irrespective of party affiliations, stressing that they were first brothers before becoming politicians. “Politics should never come in between us,” he added.
Dr. Anyaso, who distributed a wide array of foodstuffs, including bags of rice, groundnut oil, and other essential items, described the distribution as a small token of his appreciation for their continued support and commitment to the progress of Bende. He wished them a prosperous New Year ahead.
Earlier in their goodwill messages, the former Bende Local Government Area chairman, Chief Emmanuel Onwuchekwa, and retired Permanent Secretary, Chief P.C. Mba, expressed their gratitude to Anyaso for the thoughtful gesture. They noted that such acts of kindness go a long way in strengthening the bonds of unity within the community.
The duo pointed out that the gesture was not only a display of Anyaso’s philanthropic spirit but also a clear indication of his deep-rooted desire to uplift the lives of those in his community.
According to them, Dr. Chima Anyaso has never relented in rendering support to the people of Bende. They praised his level of philanthropy and promised that the people of Bende would reciprocate his kind gestures in due time. They also called on leaders in Abia to emulate Dr. Anyaso’s philanthropic nature.