Umuahia, Abia State – The ECK Foundation, a renowned philanthropic organisation, has taken a significant step towards driving development and progress in the Abia North Senatorial Zone. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the foundation convened an expanded stakeholders meeting at a local hotel in Umuahia, bringing together key players from various sectors.

The meeting, which aimed to galvanise grassroots support and achieve the foundation’s set objectives by 2027, culminated in a landmark agreement with notable stakeholders to partner in its mission. Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, president of ECK Foundation, reaffirmed his commitment to positively impacting lives and uplifting the people.

According to Dr. Kalu, the foundation’s strategic plans include addressing pressing issues affecting the people of Abia North, such as healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. Stakeholders, impressed by the foundation’s philanthropic gestures, pledged their unwavering support and commended Dr. Kalu’s visionary leadership.

The partnership is expected to unlock new opportunities, leverage resources, and foster a sense of community ownership, ultimately leading to improved lives and a brighter future for the people. This development marks a major boost to the foundation’s efforts to liberate the Abia North Senatorial Zone from underdevelopment and put it on a path of accelerated growth and progress.

When contacted for further clarification, Comr. Amos Oge Kalu (CPS) of the ECK Foundation expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential impact on the region’s development. “This partnership will undoubtedly bring about positive change and improve the lives of our people,” he said.

The ECK Foundation’s initiative has been widely welcomed by stakeholders, who see it as a step in the right direction towards driving development and progress in the Abia North Senatorial Zone.