The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside his friends and associates, has donated N100 million to support the annual harvest thanksgiving programme of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The donation was announced on Saturday during the funeral service of the late traditional ruler of Rumuokwuta, Eze Nyemenum I, Edward Chinda, held at the church’s Mgbuogba Parish in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
Speaking at the service, Wike said the donation was made in honour of the late monarch, who had wished to participate in the church’s harvest thanksgiving and ensure that his group emerged victorious.
He said the contribution was intended to fulfil the wish of the deceased, whose death prevented him from taking part in the programme.
Wike also disclosed that he shared a close family relationship with the late monarch, who was married to his aunt. According to him, Chinda was actively involved in family matters and remained energetic and youthful despite his age.
The former Rivers State governor described the deceased as humble and easy-going, adding that he was surprised to learn that he was 85 years old because he did not appear to be that old.
Wike further recalled speaking with Chinda while he was ill and expressed optimism that he would recover before news of his death was eventually received.
