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Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by SaviMedia: 10:53am On Jul 01, 2020 |
By Philip Odion I was compelled to write about what Senator (Dr.) Orji Uzor Kalu did for Kuje Prison because I witnessed a bit of it. My cousin is currently in Kuje prison as an inmate. Also, my townsman is a prison officer in Kuje. Through the two, I was able to get the details of the event that I now share with you. I had gone to Kuje to deliver food to my cousin. As I was being searched at their front desk area, preparatory to letting me into the complex, suddenly, Senator Kalu arrived. There were some heightened activities and movements signalling that an important government official had arrived. The warder in charge of the arrival hall quickly waved me to a corner and motioned for me to be quiet and to wait for the August guest to be received. The Officer in Charge of the Prison and other prison officers came out to receive the Senator. They all went into the office. Then I heard the warders saying among themselves that Senator Kalu had come to inspect the solar electric power he installed for the prison. This happened last weekend. As I sat in the waiting area for my cousin to be called out, I saw the Senator, led by the Officer in Charge and followed by other officers, all going into the prison yard. When my cousin came out to meet me, I asked him what was going on. By then the Senator was already inside the yard and I could hear the loud shouts of excitement as the inmates and warders were jubilating and calling the Senator's name. My cousin explained to me why everybody was excited. I learnt that since December last year when Senator Kalu arrived in the prison, he practically changed the lives of the inmates in every conceivable way. He paid the legal fees of scores of inmates. He helped many more to perfect the conditions of their bails and to regain their freedom. Every inmate with a problem only needed for the Senator to hear his problem and something would be done to help. He fed inmates. He paid for medicine for those who were sick. Before Senator Kalu arrived in prison, the prison community had electricity between 7pm and 11pm each day. But right immediately after he arrived, he increased the time they had electricity. He paid for electricity from 3pm to 7pm and 11pm to 1am. It is important to note that the Senator had a private generator that supplied power 24/7 to his area. He just wanted to help the inmates and staff of the prison by more than doubling the duration for which they had electricity. Even before he left the prison on 3rd June, 2020, Senator Kalu had initiated a solar power project for the prison, by way of a lasting solution to the electricity supply. It was initially considered an inmates-financed project. But the cost was a whooping 27 million naira. It was considered too exorbitant and was nearly abandoned. But the Senator surprised everybody. You would think that once he left the prison, he would forget the people in prison. But not Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. He came back and paid 21 million naira toward the solar project. Olisah Metuh, Jolly Nyame and a couple of other inmates paid the remaining 6 million naira. From this project, Senator Kalu has demonstrated four distinct qualities. He is generous. He is a man of honor that will keep his word even when the circumstances change. He is a very generous person. He remains an exceedingly wealthy man irrespective of the massive disruptions his businesses suffered due to the fake conviction and imprisonment he endured for 6 months. Orji Uzor Kalu is a man who will go to any extent to help those in need. As my townsman further confirmed, the staff of the prison are hearing that the Senator is contemplating some further measures that will dramatically transform and modernize the Nigerian justice system from top to bottom. He is planning a total reformation of the justice system in Nigeria and everybody will benefit from it. To add, the Senator is a simple man. He doesn't seem to like a lot of ceremonies or attention. The prison had already enjoyed the solar power for over a week before he came to inspect it. And he came unannounced and with only one of his aides. His visit lasted less than 25 minutes and he was gone. Now every custody in Kuje Prison has power, DSTV and the ability to pump water 24/7. (Yes, he paid for the DSTV for inmates and the prison clinic till the end of the year). The clinic, the church, the mosque and the library now all have electricity 24/7, thanks to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. As he was leaving the prison, I tried to get close to him to get his business card. No way: a mean-looking warder told me to sit down and finish with my cousin, as if he knew what was on my mind and was determined to frustrate it. Anyway, it was quite interesting to witness all that. https://abacityblog.com/orji-uzor-kalu-donates-solar-power-worth-over-20-million-naira-to-kuje-prison-community/ 2 Likes
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Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by SmartProf(m): 10:54am On Jul 01, 2020 |
As an alumni member 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by donbachi(m): 10:56am On Jul 01, 2020 |
Given back to the society,0% of what he stole from it. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Wiseandtrue(f): 11:01am On Jul 01, 2020 |
While he left Abia State in poverty and ruins |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Artiiclebeast: 11:29am On Jul 01, 2020 |
He is a good citizen of the prison community. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Nobody: 12:30pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Artiiclebeast: You meant to say he invested in his Alma mata |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by ATTemi: 12:33pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
He remembered his alma mater. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Bugatie(m): 12:37pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
That's what is expected of an responsible alumni to his Alma mater 1 Like |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by tempest01(m): 12:38pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Your post lost its substance where you mentioned "fake conviction". Anyone can steal money and still be philanthropic with it. 3 Likes |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by fernandoc(m): 12:46pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Anyone who remembers prisoners is doing the will of God. 1 Like |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Yankee101: 12:47pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
We need more politicians to go to prison and hospitals then if that will force them to repair them |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by kenzysmith: 12:51pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
he know he will surely return there so is making things comfortable i wont be surprise if he donate air conditioners , bed and plasma tv in case he returns.
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Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Artiiclebeast: 1:29pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
EastGold: Yes, he's original home because he belongs there like most of them all. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by johnmartus(m): 2:07pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
This dude supposed to rot in jail for the rest of his life. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Vibrantlyours: 2:16pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Wao! Hope he remembers his original constituents he represents at the Senate. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Nobody: 2:25pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Wise Kalu Just in case......lol |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by RuddyFusion(m): 2:46pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
All these people above get no joy....politics or not well done to him |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Nobody: 3:02pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Well, any water that forgets its source will surely die and it is good to refurbish where you know you might eventually end up |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by MikeBetty(m): 4:40pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
To Immortalize His Stay In The Prison. Ogba n'ezi Cheta Ulo. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by RoyalUc(m): 4:48pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Nigerians! Una no go kill person... |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by DrKKK1(m): 5:13pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Those who label him as "return to the alma mata, thief, he remembered his root" etc are unfair to OUK. Is he the first to be imprisoned? Were Obasanjo, almustapha, diya, Buhari, alameiseigha, dariye, nyame, Bode George, elzak-zaky, dasuki etc not behind the wall at a time? What legacy did they leave behind? The prison supposed to be a correction and rehabilitation home for the inmates but unfortunately just like every facets of our national lives, it has been turned into slaughter slab because of successive negligence. May God reward OUK for the kind gesture. Those who are good will exhibit and radiate goodness wherever to go. OUK is exemplary and should be commended and emulated by governments and everyone. May we never a date with prison! |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by RoyalUc(m): 5:26pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
DrKKK1: I say amen to your closing prayer But I wonder how you guys will be able to launder his image to make him come out clean in the eyes of most Nigerians. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Lekan111(m): 5:50pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
tempest01:I stopped reading at that point |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by Samfloxin(m): 6:03pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Wey the pinshure na? |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by FlordFlorez(m): 10:40pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
This man has been sharing his loot to those that have been visiting him lately. |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by slimfit1(m): 11:01pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Well nice gesture from the state through him |
Re: Orji Kalu Donates Solar Power Worth Over 20M Naira To Kuje Prison Community by baby124: 11:11pm On Jul 01, 2020 |
Lmaooo. Experience is the best teacher... |
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