By Samuel Chukwudi O.

How do you empower yourself in life? Do you set goals, record accomplishments, engage in opportunities to stretch your comfort zone, or instill compelling mantras within yourself? What is the difference between empowering yourself and empowering other people?

Years ago  Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya took his Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya Foundation empowerment program to his home town Nchara Akanu. The occasion was graced by dignitaries such as the  member representing Ikwuano State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Stanley Nwabuisi, the LGA Chairman, Chief Stephen Mpamugo, his Deputy, Comr. Cokey Lordson Nwachukwu, HRH Eze (Dr.) M.H.O Okeanya, the Royal Father of the Community, Chairman Nchara Akanu Youth Forum (Lagos Branch) Mr. Chichebem Onyemaechi and other dignitaries from all walks of life.

The mission of the empowerment program was  to provide career pathways, job placement services, and various other community-based programs for individuals who have barriers that prevent them from progress ,ever since the inception of the Foundation, it has widen the general scope and geographical coverage every year; as we’ve also embarked on scholarship schemes, free medical outreaches, entrepreneurship trainings, empowerment exercises and educational programmes at all levels in Ikwuano, Abia State and beyond.

The set goals of Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya foundation, a non govermental  organisation established to give succour to the less privileged and the indigents amongst us; is simply to improve lives and transform communities. As I listened to the heartbreaking struggles and life stories of those that have benefited from the empowerment programs, free medical outreach and youths whose lives had been positively impacted by the foundation, I keep praying that God should give Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya the ability to do more for his people.

Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya has a sense of humility, inspiration and desire to make a difference, contribute and change the lives of our Ikwuano people. I am humbled by his tremendous commitments to improve the lives of others. I have watched so many people get empowerd by him in different ways, as we speak Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya already made plans to give at least five Ikwuano youths scholarship in the United Kingdom to further their studies before 2027.

Dr. David chukwuemeka's non-profit organization (COF) dedicated to empowering others have done tremendously well in the area of improving the lives of the people of Ikwuano ; with an office we trust he will do more.. He deserves to represent us in the state House of Assembly in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the wonderful people of ikwuano. 

Dr. David Chukwuemeka understands that the best way to empower yourself as an individual or as an organization is by empowering others. We can not afford to miss the opportunity of electing this rare gem as our legislator, as he will speak for the voiceless and function exceptionally beyond legislation.

Have you ever felt empowered by another person? Did this instill a sense of confidence in your abilities? When another person empowers me, it immediately becomes apparent that they are investing in me and that they believe in my abilities, affording me the self-awareness and impetus to overcome significant challenges. In some ways, we are all inspired by ourselves when others believe in our abilities and empower us, which encourages us to recognize our own true potential. When empowering another person, you affect that person, the world, and, ultimately, yourself. 

As a compassionate, humble, selfless, accessible, generous and transparent leader; Dr. David Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya have done a lot for people home and abroad. He will definitely do more, Ikwuano should not miss this opportunity to elect the best.