The Kwande initiative is a non-profit organization initiated in 2018 by Professor Ogwo E. Ogwo, Engr Emmanuel Ukandu and Engr. Ndukwe Uche and has since been joined by over 60 Igbere sons and daughters. From 2018 till date, Kwande has awarded over 60 scholarships to kids schooling in Igbere community.
People of Igbere origin, of all age brackets, resident anywhere in the world, who subscribe to the vision stated here and who commit in writing, to contributing at least, ₦2,000 (Two thousand Naira) monthly. That translates to an annual contribution of ₦24,000 (Twenty-four thousand Naira) annually for life, towards the achievement of the mission stated here. Individual members may contribute more, up to a maximum of ₦150,000 (One hundred and fifty thousand Naira) a year. Beneficiaries of this scheme will be automatically eligible for membership after they would have become income earners.
Prof. Ogwo E. Ogwo
ChairmanEngr. Ndukwe Uche
Vice Chairman (Diaspora)Barr. (Mrs.) Frances Amaka Ikwechegh
Vice Chairperson (Nigeria)Engr. Emmanuel Ukandu
Board MemberProf. Eme Ekekwe
Board MemberMrs. Ugo Ogwo Chukwuemeka Ezeokoye
Board MemberMr. Chidiebere Ukandu
Board MemberDr. Chukwu Udensi
General ManagerDr. Ndukwe Dibia
Manager, FinanceEngr. Ikedi Uche
SecretaryMr. George Ijioma
Community, Public and Government Relations ManagerEngr. Uwakwe Ukaegbu
Communications ManagerIgbere children are already beneficiaries of the Kwande Foundation scholarship scheme. You can empower more students!
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