Metuh Marks 60th Birthday in Nnewi



By O'star Eze 

Doles Cash Gifts to the Elderly, Widows, Orphans



Clears Hospital Bills for Indigents, Empowers Artisans, Traders, Others



Commits 50% of His Assets to Charity and BenevolenceIt was a joyous celebration on Friday as political leaders, associates, friends, well-wishers, and relations in the state stormed the country home of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, in Nnewi, Anambra State, to mark his 60th birthday in a rare display of philanthropy, service to the underserved, and love for his people.


The highlight of the birthday activities, which commenced on Thursday, was Friday’s endowment of hundreds of millions of Naira for various philanthropic gestures. 


These included the clearance of medical bills for indebted patients at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi; care funds for elderly people aged 75 years and above; as well as cash gifts and essential items to widows and physically challenged persons in Nnewi.


Metuh also put smiles on many faces by donating bags of rice and other food items, distributing economic empowerment equipment; including grinding machines, sewing machines, vulcanizing pumping machines, generator sets, and hairdressing equipment, worth millions of Naira, in addition to cash grants to petty traders, artisans, and skilled persons in Nnewi and its environs.


The 60th birthday celebration began with a Thanksgiving Holy Mass conducted by the Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev. Jonas Benson Okoye, at Metuh’s compound in Umuanuka Otolo, Nnewi.


At the Thanksgiving service, Chief Metuh expressed gratitude to God for His grace and mercies over the past six decades, adding that his philanthropic activities are part of his long-standing decision to always give back to humanity and touch lives in appreciation of God’s blessings. 


He also announced that 50% of his assets are committed to charity and benevolence.


When asked what advice he would give to his younger self, Metuh candidly said, “I would advise taking life easier because what will be, will be.”


The celebration, characterized by excitement, joy, dances, and merriment by the beneficiaries, celebrants, political associates, and well-wishers, was also graced by dignitaries including top politicians, leading businessmen, and captains of industry.


Ahead of the main event, on Thursday, Metuh visited the Old Priests’ home at the Blessed Iwene Tansi Priest Center, where he donated various food items and cash gifts to support their medications.


He also visited the Nnewi Correctional Center, donating food items and other essential supplies to the inmates. 


He announced a scholarship program for inmates up to university level while paying off fines for those held for minor offenses.


Chief Metuh commissioned a water project he constructed at the correctional center and promised to build a world-class skill acquisition center there as soon as he receives the necessary approvals and permissions from the authorities.


He further visited children with special needs and disabilities at St. Andrew’s Church, DCC Nnewi, where he distributed wheelchairs, crutches, mattresses, food items, toiletries, and made a cash donation to cater for their sundry needs.


Metuh’s 60th birthday celebration is expected to climax with a church service on Sunday in Abuja.





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