A coalition of Igbo billionaires under the banner of De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF) gathered on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Okija, Anambra State, for an extraordinary general meeting.
The event took place at the luxurious Acropolis Gardens and Residence, drawing 207 distinguished members of the group, all united by their motto: “Living for Humanity.”
Within 30 minutes, the group raised over ₦495 million—far exceeding their original ₦50 million target. The fund was earmarked to assist indigent hospital patients in Anambra and across the Southeast.
“We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable patients receive urgent care without the barrier of hospital bills,” said Imperial Super High Chief Darlington Nwabunike, the National President of DIPF.
A total of ₦26.5 million was immediately disbursed to clear medical bills for 37 patients in Anambra.
The president announced that similar interventions would soon roll out in Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states. “No one should be denied treatment simply because they cannot pay,” he said.
Scholarships, School Projects Across the Southeast
The coalition also approved full scholarships for 700 brilliant but needy students from across the five Southeastern states.
Additionally, plans were announced to construct and furnish five new model school blocks—one in each state—to uplift the standard of public education in Igboland.
“We are building not just schools, but futures,” said one member during the meeting. The projects are expected to commence in the final quarter of 2025.
Elite Turnout at the Gathering
The meeting was attended by high-profile figures from business and traditional institutions, including:
- HRM Ebuka Onunkwo, CEO of Seahorse Lubricants
- High Chief Ifekudu, Super Agbalanze Na Ozubulu
- Chief Dr. Onyeka C. Ogbatu (Don Perry Wines & Beverages Ltd)
- Chief Dr. Lucky E. Udenka, Onyinyechukwunyere Dunukofia
- Super High Chief Henry Orabuchi, Teka Ikenga Ogberuru
- Chief Abraham Otti, Mighty Mighty Na Umuchu
Others included cultural figures like Onwa na Isuochi, Ebekuodike na Abagana, and Ogbaturuenyi na Ichida, showing the rare blend of wealth, wisdom, and tradition represented at the summit.
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