Ekeoha Shopping Centre Aba Honours Chinyere Matthew as Patron
Encomiums and prestigious accolades have continued to come the way of Hon. Chinyere Matthew from far and near in recognition of his uncommon philanthropy, quality leadership and remarkable achievements during his tenure as the chairman of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba.
The renowned erstwhile chairman of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba and consummate philanthropist added another feather in his cap following the award of patron presented to him by the executive of the market led by Comrade Emeka Okeke and the entire traders during the market’s End of Year Prayer held at the ever busy Flower Pot on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
In this snap encounter with Jideofor Ugwanyi, Signal Publisher, the young, amiable, ebullient, indefatigable and popular textile merchant who made things happen during his tenure as the chairman of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba bared his mind on the honour done him. Excerpts.
Sir, let’s meet you.
I am Hon. Chinyere Matthew, former chairman of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba.
How do you feel about the award of patron presented to you by the executive and entire traders of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba?
I am so happy and grateful to God for the award. I also appreciate the present executive of the market led by Comrade Emeka Okeke and the entire traders for the honour done me.
Sir, what do you think made them to honour you instead of other past chairmen of the market?
I do not really know. But one thing is sure. Good deeds have immeasurable rewards. This was exactly what the present executive and entire traders of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba have demonstrated. I thank them so much for giving honour to whom honour is due. Without being immodest, I think I did my best during my tenure as the chairman of Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba and everybody in the market including the local and state government were happy with me. So I give God all the glory and pray that at the end of their tenure they would also be honoured. I am highly impressed with them and urge them to continue with their good works in the market.
Hon. Chinyere Matthew hails from Osisioma Ngwa local government area of Abia State. He has carved a niche for himself as a legendary pacesetter and inimitable philanthropist in Abia State. He said that the award would ginger him to do more for Ekeoha Shopping Centre, Aba.
