Ben Ezechime, Enugu
A philanthropist, Prince Lawrence Ezeh (Prince of Mburubu) has disbursed non-refundable grants of N50 million to members of Mburubu Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Speaking at the event in Mburumbu, Ezeh said that the intervention was to boost farming activities, uplift local businesses, and complement Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s mission to eradicate poverty from every home in the state.
Ezeh, who is also the current commissioner for Science, Innovations and Technology in the state, said that the funds were drawn from his personal resources and meant to assist his people for economic growth.
The grants were distributed directly to hundreds of beneficiaries, with individuals receiving between N200,000 and N500,000, while each of the villages in the community received N1 million.
Also the Youth of Mburubu were collectively given a special grant of N3 million to encourage enterprise and innovation.
Ezeh said that the gesture was not a political but a deliberate contribution to support Governor Mbah’s economic vision.
“This is personal money, but I am driven by a shared mission with His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to ensure that poverty is eradicated from every household in our dear state,” he said.
He appealed to the beneficiaries to use the resources judiciously so that more people can benefit in the next round.
He also called on affluent sons and daughters of Enugu State to emulate the gesture, urging them to give back to their roots.
To ensure equitable distribution cheques were handed over to the beneficiaries during a well-attended ceremony.
The notable beneficiaries included artisans, small-scale farmers, traders, and traditional community leaders.
A long list of recipients including women, men and Youths received N200,000 each.
Also, the Mburubu youth, a vital demography for sustainable development, were awarded N3 million to implement group-led economic initiatives.
However, Dr Ezeh warned the beneficiaries against using the funds for frivolous activities.
“This money is not for lavish spending. It is for farming, for trade, for enterprise. Let it be seed capital that yields harvests of prosperity,” Dr. Ezeh advised.
Dr. Ezeh concluded by assuring the community that more interventions will come if the funds are used wisely.
“This is only the beginning. Let this yield harvests of success that will multiply opportunities.”
The community members welcomed the support with visible gratitude, describing the grants as “timely and transformative.” Chief Emmanuel Edeh, a recipient, praised Dr. Ezeh’s commitment to grassroots development.
“He is not just talking about change—he is making it happen.”
Another beneficiary, Cecilia Aniobi, who received N300,000, said, “this is the first time many of us are getting direct support without political strings. It will help me expand my cassava farm.”
