Abia Female Cobbler Hails Philanthropist Chima Anyaso for Transforming Her Livelihood
A female shoe cobbler, Ugonna Chinyere Favour, has publicly lauded Abia businessman and politician, Chief Chima Anyaso (popularly known as Ofuji), for empowering her with vital tools that transformed her business and livelihood.
Taking to her social media platform, Chinyere recalled how, four years ago, Chief Anyaso stepped in with crucial support at a defining moment in her career, providing her with the equipment she needed to launch her workshop and build a sustainable business.
The donated items included a pressing machine, 3,000-watt generator, shoe laces, electric cutting machine, sewing machine, a large container of bond gum, a sturdy wooden table and stool, various sizes of scissors, and hammers.
According to Chinyere, these tools laid the foundation for her successful venture and allowed her to expand her customer base.
Chinyere’s experience is one of many testimonies reflecting Chief Anyaso’s widespread empowerment efforts across Abia State. Known for his grassroots-oriented philanthropy, the businessman has been widely praised for supporting youths, artisans, and women entrepreneurs through strategic interventions designed to promote self-reliance and economic growth.
Her story underscores the lasting impact of targeted empowerment initiatives in addressing unemployment and boosting local enterprise, particularly in communities where access to start-up capital and essential tools remains a challenge.
As Nigeria continues to seek solutions to rising youth unemployment, success stories like Chinyere’s highlight the critical role philanthropy and private sector support can play in fostering entrepreneurship and strengthening small businesses across the country.
