Paulinus Ezeokafor, has awarded scholarships to 26 inmates of the Oji River Leprosy Settlement in Enugu State. The bishop said he facilitated the gesture through a colleague of his living in Germany, Rev. He said the gesture was part of the activities marking the World Leprosy Day. Today is the first time I am visiting on a Sunday, which coincided with World Leprosy Day. Responding, the chairman of the settlement, Chibuko Udenze, expressed appreciation to the benefactor for the gesture, appealing for more assistance in terms of drugs and scholarships.

Source: Punch January 28, 2018 18:00 UTC