ABOUT MEZIE AND AGNES FOUNDATION
Mezie and Agnes Foundation, established and led by High Chief and Chief (Mrs) Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD, is a philanthropic entity dedicated to giving back to society and fostering positive change in the lives of individuals in Abia State and beyond.
The foundation’s mission is to address developmental gaps and various needs of the populace, including infrastructure, skills development, digital literacy, empowerment of youth and women, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
PHILANTHROPIC ACHIEVEMENT
- To efface the dilapidated nature of the Ubila/Ametiti primary school environment in Ututu High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke through Mezie and Agnes Foundation built several classroom blocks.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD through Mezie and Agnes Foundation also built ICT centers to prepare students ahead of the labour market demands, as the world approaches to be a global village.
- Over 400 students across Abia state enjoy scholarship courtesy of High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD through Mezie and Agnes Foundation).
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- As water remain essential to man’s existence, High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD has dogged and constructed boreholes for his people.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD also bought transformers to support power supply as it’s vital for a community growth.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD played major role in the construction of so many road projects in the constituency e.g the St. Paul to Ubila road in ututu and so many others.
- He constructed road for his Community.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD knew the role of football in Uniting the community, enhancing progress of Ututu when he sponsored a 4yrs annual football competition which has a huge take home price and evidently this has been the reason many people come home for Christmas.
- A community is known by their cultural heritage, Mezie Abia has been a wonderful Pillar of support to our mothers as he always grace their annual August meeting , Ututu Day Celebration & have contributed to other well meaning projects.
The foundation pledges to offer vital support in the restoration of community infrastructure, encompassing schools, churches, and water supply systems.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke through Mezie and Agnes Foundation has been recorded as one of the highest employer of labour as he finds joy employing qualified Arochukwu / Ohafia and Abia people in his companies.
- As a man of influence he has attracted several jobs across the country and always sorts for his constituents as beneficiaries.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD has over the years empowered so many youths by providing them with capital to establish or support their businesses
- He has also bought many motorcycles and grinding Machines for so many youths.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke built, furnished houses and donated to poor and displaced widows in ututu
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD constructed and furnished the new customary court building in ututu situated in Amasa Ututu.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD built a Grand Civic Center located St. Paul junction in Ututu Arochukwu
1. High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke, through the Mezie and Agnes Foundation, funded surgeries for underprivileged individuals.
2. High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke, through the Mezie and Agnes Foundation, organizes an annual Free Medical Outreach benefiting the residents of Arochukwu LGA, Ohafia LGA, and surrounding areas, which has been ongoing for more than five years.
3. High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke, through the Mezie and Agnes Foundation, has settled medical expenses for over 10 patients who were unable to afford their bills.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD built the Apostolic Faith Church edifice in Umuakatawo, Obingwa LGA Abia State.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD roofed and tiled St Mary’s Catholic Church Ubila Ututu.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD roofed and tiled the Apostolic Faith Church Ututu.
- High Chief Daniel Chimezie Okeke PhD has built, furnished and donated houses to less privileged and elderly displaced people in ututu Arochukwu LGA.
For more than ten years, the Mezie and Agnes Foundation has allocated over 400 million Naira in grants to support over 30 communities across Abia State and beyond. Through our various programs, we have directly and indirectly influenced the lives of around 8 million people.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BOARD
High Chief (Dr) Daniel Chimezie Okeke
Founder/Chairman
ABOUT FOUNDER
- Ph.D. (Honoris Causa), Human Resource Management, International Victory Bible Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA (2015).
- MBA, Management, University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt (2008).
- M.Sc., Human Resources Management, East London Business College, Manchester, UK (2019).
- M.Sc., Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain, University of Salford, Manchester, UK (2018).
- B.Sc. (Hons) Business Administration, University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt (1996-2001).
- Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in shipping, logistics, supply chain, and maritime administration, University of America, California, USA (2021).
- Nigeria Shippers Council
- Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture, Mines, and Industries
- Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents
- Chartered Manager, Chartered Business Institute, London
- Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria (FCAI)
- Institute of Export Operations and Management of Nigeria
- CEO’s HALL OF FAME (Class of 2019 inductee) by African Leadership Magazine
- Facebook: @DanielChimezieOkeke-MezieAbia
- Twitter: @DanielOkeke2023
- Instagram: @Chief.Daniel_okeke
Senator(Dr) Orji Uzor Kalu - Honourary Co-Chairman
ABOUT CO-CHAIRMAN
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is a Nigerian politician, businessman, and philanthropist. Born on April 21, 1960, in Abia State, Nigeria, he rose to prominence as the founder and former chairman of Slok Holding, a conglomerate with interests in shipping, banking, oil trading, and media.
In the political arena, Kalu served as the Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007 under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), making him the youngest governor in Nigeria at the time of his election. He later joined the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) and contested for the presidency in 2007.
In 2019, Kalu was elected as a Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Throughout his career, Kalu has been known for his business acumen, political ambition, and philanthropic efforts aimed at empowering the people of Nigeria, particularly in his home state of Abia.
Senator Chris Adighije - Honourary Co-Chairman
ABOUT CO-CHAIRMAN
Senator Chris Adighije is a distinguished Nigerian politician and academician who has served as a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He also held the esteemed position of Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, located in Kogi State. His contributions to both the legislative and educational sectors underscore his commitment to the development and progress of Nigeria.