By Ingram Osigwe
The Akokwa United Empowerment Forum, AUEF has expressed joy at the success of the 2024 edition of its annual Akokwa Walk For Life programme which took place at the St. Peter’s Field, Akokwa late December last year.
According to AUEF President, Ugochukwu Eze (Aku Ukwu), the Walk for Life programme aimed at promoting physical fitness and healthy living among the people.
“The fitness exercise targets Akokwa indigenes at home and in diaspora as well as indigenes of surrounding neighbouring communities interested in fitness and wellness, AUEF is delighted it was a huge success”, Eze said.
Akokwa, a border town with Anambra state, is in Ideato North LGA of Imo state.
The event which was carnival-like kicked off with a royal blessing from Imo’s youngest traditional ruler , His Royal Highness, Eze Kingsley Anyaoha, Ojukwu 111 of Umukegwu-Akokwa autonomous community. The fitness exercise featured side attractions including musical shows and medical outreach.
The event afforded AUEF members and participants the opportunity to brainstorm on life transforming projects to be embarked upon in Akokwa by the forum.
AUEF is comprised of young entrepreneurs and professionals in Akokwa committed to the socio-economic growth and well being of indigenes of the area.
The group has in the past contributed to community development efforts including provision of Solar street lights, renovation of schools etc .