From Ijeoma John, Nnewi
Princess Dr Jessie Ifeoma Udoka-Menuba (née Oliobi), Founder/CEO Queen-Tovah Cares Foundation International has continued to empower the youth and other segments of the population in diverse ways including sports.
The Princess, a philanthropist extraordinare on Friday, August 15 once again demonstrated her love for the people of Amawbia in the spirit of think-home-philisophy as she sponsored a football tournament tagged 2025 Amawbia August League between Elite and Anfield Football Clubs which ended in 3-2 against Anfield.
Princess Dr Udoka-Menuba has received various prestigious titles including “Madam Ambassador”; “Mother Theresa of the 21st Century” by the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Awka Diocese and “Mother General”.
Other titles are “Ahaejiejemba 1 worldwide; “Woman of the Decade” and “Philanthropist of the 21st Century. She is a Bishop and Chaplain which proves her solid Christian background with a philosophy anchored by the expression: “It is good to be good” which has remained her guiding principle in all she does.
These recognitions are pieces of evidence of her remarkable contributions to philanthropy and human capital development.
Princess Dr Udoka-Menuba who is also the founder of Queentovah Helping Services is the winner of 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra Philanthropist of The 21st Century.
The award ceremony is slated for August 28, 2025 to mark the grand finale of 2025 NUJ Anambra Press Week, an event Governor Charles Soludo is expected to declare open at Godwin Ezeemo International Press Center, Awka.
The Princess who has received over 91 different awards from various organizations in an interview said her philanthropy is not limited to Anambra State or Amawbia beneficiaries but extended to any part of the world as resources available could contain.
“I do this philanthropy all over Nigeria and all over the world. I help people financially and has helped many families.
“I started philanthropic gestures when I was very young. I can’t have something to give and close my eyes when somebody is hungry. I have passion for helping people in need. And I advise others who are blessed with material resources not to relent in helping those that are less privileged in society. Such interventions attract God’s blessings, “Ahaejiejemba added.
Back home, she called on government of the day to pay more attention to security of lives and property for all.
The football tournament was well attended by distinguished personalities.
They were Barr. Michael Okoye, Coordinator Queen-Tovah Cares Foundation International who commended the Princess for using sports to bring together the youths whose talents could be developed in that area of human endeavour, among others.
Also speaking the Chairman, organizing committee of the football match, Mr Somtochukwu Adigwe said the essence of the event was to promote sports in Amawbia, particularly and Anambra State, generally as well as unite the youths.
There were refreshments at the event which both old and young attended.
The winning team was given a trophy while the players were all decorated with medals at the end of the match.