EDITOR: EZINWANNE OKWUOLISA
A renowned actress, Miss Rachel Okonkwo popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka wants good spirited individuals to reach out to the less privileged in the society.
Miss Okonkwo stated this during an event she organizes annually tagged “Nkoli Nwa Nsukka Mega Carnival” the 8th edition, held recently at the Nsukka Township Stadium.
Nkoli Nwa Nsukka explained that what motivated her to start the carnival was her passion to salvage the downtrodden in the society, having come from a poor background herself.
She maintained that with resilience, focus and determination, people could attain their goals irrespective of their backgrounds.
In an interview, the Uzo Uwani Local Government Chairman, Mr. Chijioke Ezeugwu commended Nkoli Nwa Nsukka for giving back to her people, describing the gesture as taking the dividends of democracy to the grassroots.
Also speaking, the Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke noted that Nkoli Nwa Nsukka had remained hardworking and resilient in the pursuit of her career.
There were free medical outreach for the aged, distribution of items such as rice wrappers, school bags, books and bicycles to the children, widows. widowers and other less privileged persons.
The event featured the display of many cultural dances and concerts.
