MANI AZUBUIKE: LEADING A TEAM OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF OKA IN DIASPORA PROGRESSIVE TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY

By Uche Isieke



When we started to Stand  Up To Be Counted Programme in 2016, many came asking "when is it going to be launched"; my response has been "anytime you and I decided to do something remarkable for the community and livelihoods, you are unconsciously launching SUTBC in the progressive direction.

It is a rural development ideology sold to the people, that only those who understood the concept could run and cover many miles of underdevelopment, ignorance, poverty, infrastructural decay, mediocrity and maladministration, for the uncommon rural transformation.

Our brother Chukwukamji Azubuike is among such brilliant progressives who truly understood the ideology of the modern rural development in its sustainable form; he is running with it, and the people are happy 😂.

Who else is running with the  STAND UP TO BE COUNTED ideology for Oka?

Happy Birthday to a great son of Arutumibe, and the Coordinator, Oka Arutumibe in North America, and the Covid19 Palliative Initiative for Oka Community.

The first phase of COVID 19  relief items delivered to the Oka rural community  (45 bags of rice), courtesy of Oka Arutumibe in North America, led by Mani Azubike

 The initiative has reached the entire Oka of nine villages, enhanced the nutritional value of over 500 households, and has improved the livelihoods of over 2,000 rural populace.

The second phase of COVID 19 relief items ( 45 bags of beans) delivered to the Oka rural community, by the Oka Arutumibe in North America Association, led by Mani Azubuike.

If you are happy about this uncommon gesture, please send your birthday wishes to him.

Congratulations 🎉

Uche Isieke is a humanitarian, an environmentalist, rural development advocate, blogger and a storytelling enthusiast. He is also the Executive Director of Rural Watch Africa Initiative ( RUWAI ), a nonprofit committed to strengthening the resilience of vulnerable rural communities facing poverty; environmental, social and economic injustice. His selfless contribution to his community has received several accolades; his legacy for inclusive community development - inspiring members of the community to lead their development.
Contact: ucheisieke@gmail.com