…Say he would create opportunities for Delta youths
Ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) primaries and governorship election, Deltans have been urged to give the leading governorship aspirant, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, a chance to change the fortunes of the citizens.
The call was made on Monday May 1st 2022, by beneficiaries of Gbagi Foundation who were given scholarships to the school of Nursing Sapele and Asaba, respectively.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, in Oginibo, Ughelli south local government area of the state, Mrs. Lawson Orobosa Promise, who spoke on behalf of Udomah Patience and Miss Samson Ikwesirioghene, expressed satisfaction in the gubernatorial ambition of the philanthropist of repute.
She disclosed that about 20 of them took the Bull by the horn but only three of them scaled through the examination and interviews when they were invited, “We were about 20 that went for the exams and three of us were successful”.
According to her: “We know that when you become governor, we will enjoy more dividends of democracy from your administration. We know that you will create more opportunities for the youths”, she added.
Hear her: “In the month if December 2021, we heard an announcement from the community town hall that our Governor-to-be, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, is giving out scholarship to students that are willing to attend school of nursing in the state.
“So, when we heard the announcement, we came down to his house, he said yes that he said so. He said that we should go down to Asaba, to get the School of Nursing form that he has paid for it that as many that can enter vehicle to Asaba.
“He gave one of his cars that conveyed us to Asaba and he provided launch for us. When we got there, they gave us the nursing form and we went home.
“They then sent us text that we will be writing the exams in February. We went for the exams after writing the exams, they now sent some persons admission letter that we should come for interview.
“We also went for the interview and three of us made it. We are very grateful that we are among the people that made it. So, first deposit has made for the school payment, the next one is about to be made.
“We are very grateful for this great opportunity. If not for this great opportunity, we don’t know if we would have been able to see the four corners of the higher institution.
“We are very grateful, our families are grateful to our sponsor and Governor-to-be Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, thank you very much sir, God bless you sir.
“To those who thought it was a scam, I want to tell you that this is not scam, we have all our forms here, Gbagi Foundation has really tried for us. The Foundation has given us scholarship forms which we filled and submitted to the school.
“It is not scam, it is real. We have been admitted into School of Midwifery Sapele and Asaba, God bless Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, we are really grateful”.
In a brief response, the largest private industrialist in the state, Olorogun Gbagi, charged them to make use of the opportunity given to them by the Foundation to better their lives, children and families.
He disclosed that giving them the scholarship would give him the opportunity when he assumes office as governor to interact with enlightened youths.
