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Chief Magnus Agara, a philanthropist and community leader, has donated the sum of 12,500,000 naira to Amurie Omanze Ancient Kingdom, Isu Council Area of Imo where he hails from.
Agara, a chemical engineer and managing director of Nymagx Energy Services Limited, made the donation following the bestowal of chiefdom upon him by its traditional ruler, Eze Charles Nnajimere, at the latter’s palace on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Agara was conferred the traditional title of “Okpata enye ohanaeze 1” (benefactor of the people), in recognition of his outstanding service, leadership and commitment to community development.
He donated the sums of N7 million to the palace, N1 million to cabinet members and chiefs, N2 million to traditional rulers and N2.5 million to wives of traditional rulers during the event.
Agara thanked his people for showing appreciation for his gestures adding that he was encouraged to do more.
“I am happy for this appreciation from my people and promise to do more in the areas of medical sponsorships, youth empowerment, education and infrastructure,” he said.
Agara’s wife, Mrs Pamela who was conferred the title of ‘Ugosimba 1’ (the precious jewel of the kingdom), thanked the country for their “demonstration of love and acceptance”.
She vowed to support her husband, more than ever, to continue moving the city forward.
Furthermore, Eze Nnajimere said Agara was honored for his generous assistance to the people of Amuri Omanze, Isu and Imo at large, and advised other privileged individuals across the country to emulate his generosity.
“High Chief Agara has donated vehicles to both the Anglican and Catholic communities in our LGA, installed solar lights in various communities and has before this time released a business grant of over N12 million to the LGA as part of his empowerment initiative.
“The government cannot do everything, so I advise the privileged people and good-spirited members of the society to emulate this illustrious son of ours,” he said.
The President General of Amuri Omanze Town Union, Chief Ositadimma Onu, praised Agara’s humble disposition and prayed for God’s blessings, guidance and protection upon him.
Also, Chief James Ibe, Cabinet Chairman and friend of the celebrant, thanked him for “bringing development to the grassroots” and urged him to continue putting smiles on the faces of his people.
NAN reports that the event, peppered with music from various cultural groups, was attended by no fewer than 12 traditional rulers from the council area and others from across Imo and beyond.
