In a move to cushion the effects of the current economic realities, prominent philanthropist and entrepreneur Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso, popularly known as “Ofuji,” has distributed Millions of naira to women petty traders across the Bende Federal Constituency.

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The empowerment program, held on February 6, 2026, saw over 100 women receive ₦200,000 each to scale their small businesses.

This latest gesture comes just 36 days after Dr. Anyaso’s New Year’s Day intervention, where Ifuji distributed millions to 72 eminent youths and community leaders.

Boosting Local Commerce
Dr. Anyaso at the event, speaking through Ezeogo Emeka Onuoha, the Chairman, Board of Trustees Of the Chima Anyaso Foundation who represented him, emphasized that the funds are a direct response to the “prevailing economic hardships” facing the nation and he also said that Chima is complementing the effort of the Abia State Governor Governor, Dr. Alex Itti, OFR, who is doing incredibly well in Abia State.

> “This financial assistance is intended to enhance your businesses and support your families,” Onuoha told the beneficiaries. “We urge every recipient to utilize these funds judiciously to ensure long-term sustainability.”

 

During the ceremony, Bende PDP LGA Chairman, Chief Ihechi Phillips, took a swipe at “empty promises” in politics, noting that unlike some who issue “audio” bank cards that fail at the point of withdrawal, Dr. Anyaso’s foundation provides tangible, accessible capital.

A Multi-Party Gathering
The event served as a rare point of convergence for the Constituency’s often fractured political landscape. Dignitaries and community leaders from five major political parties—ADC, APC, Labour Party, PDP, and YPP—were in attendance, signaling a cross-party appreciation for Anyaso’s humanitarian efforts.

Prominent attendees included:
Pastor Okechukwu Dike: A PDP Chieftain who described the intervention as a sign that “it is indeed Ofuji’s time,” urging constituents to remember this benevolence.

Lolo Arisa Okparigbo: Women’s leader of the Ofuji Movement, who pledged the continued civic support of the women’s bloc.

Sustained Momentum
This February outreach marks the second major empowerment drive by the Chima Anyaso Foundation in 2026. On January 1st, the foundation kicked off the year by gifting ₦500,000 and ₦250,000 respectively to youths and distinguished individuals across Bende.