A renowned Nigerian philanthropist and business mogul, Chief Alex Ikwechegh has received a meritorious award from the National Association of Catholic Lawyers.
Igbere TV reports that the award, which was in recognition of Ikwechegh’s kind gesture and philanthropic works, was presented on Sunday, during the association’s Law week celebration at Mater Misericordiae Catholic Church, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Speaking during the event, the group’s President revealed that Ikwechegh deserved the award because he has touched many lives through his foundation.
In his words,
“Ikwechegh can be described as a man who is following the footsteps of our lord Jesus Christ and of his father, Late Chief Mascot Ikwechegh who also touched many lives in several ways when he was alive “.
“This is a man who through his foundation recently paid the hospital bills of the woman whose fingers were cut by Fulani herdsmen in Aba and equally employed her“.
“Apart from that, he has given scholarships to many indigent students in Abia State. In fact, he deserves a national recognition because of his humanitarian works”.
“He recently donated a brand new car to a Catholic priest in Igbere and we heard he has promised to donate yet another car to another priest”, he added.
Receiving the award on behalf of Alex Ikwechegh, former First lady of old Imo State, between(1985 to 1989), Her Excellency Bar. Mrs, Frances Nwamaka Ikwechegh, wife of Late Commodore Amadi Ikwechegh, described Alex Ikwechegh as a vibrant young man who is always ready to help the needy and whose life is worthy of emulation.
“In deed, a man of Alex Ikwechegh’s capacity deserves the award and I want to thank this noble association for this great privilege and honour”, she said.
