The Unubiko Foundation, headed by Chief Chijioke James Ume, Ike Abam, has performed a groundbreaking ceremony for a 500-capacity Civic Hall for Abam Onyerubi at Amaelu Abam, the Ancestral Headquarters of Abam clan.
The ceremony, which took place on Friday, was performed by the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, Engr. Christopher Okoro Kalu, on behalf of the Foundation.
Speaking at the event, Engr. Kalu disclosed that the project will be duly completed and commissioned on December 26, 2026, noting that the hall when completed will serve as a rallying point for cultural, social and community development activities of Abam Onyerubi people.
He described Chief Chijioke Ume as a rare philanthropist whose love for Abam development remains unwavering, adding that the Unubiko Foundation has continued to set the pace in human capital development, infrastructure support and community upliftment across Abam, Arochukwu LGA and beyond.
In their response, Ndi Ezego Abam, traditional title holders and stakeholders of Abam Onyerubi, hailed Chief Ume, Ike Abam, for his numerous contributions to the development of Abam.
They described the civic hall project as historic and timely, noting that Amaelu Abam as the ancestral headquarters deserves a befitting hall that will preserve the heritage of the people and host important community engagements.
The elders pledged total support for the project and for all kind gestures of Chief Ume, praying for God’s continued blessings upon him and the Unubiko Foundation.
The event was witnessed by traditional rulers, community leaders, women and youth groups of Abam Onyerubi who expressed joy over the project.
Chief Chijioke James Ume, through the Unubiko Foundation, has in recent years executed several intervention projects including road palliatives, educational support, health outreaches, and empowerment programmes across Abam communities.
