Lucky Abuah: A Philanthropist without Borders

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n American philosopher, William James, who lived between 1842 and 1910, once said, “The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”
Indeed, over the years, many people have corroborated James’ statement, as it is commonly said that the best legacy one can leave behind is to do things that will live on, long after one must have exited the earth.
In this report, Ike Philip Abiagom chronicles the life and inspiration of philanthropist, and Founder of Lucky Abuah Foundation, Lucky Blessing Odiakachukwu Abuah, the Chairman of Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd, and how he has been touching the lives of Nigerians, far and near.

Just as the holy bible said in Acts Chapter 20, verse 35, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’, Lucky Abuah, has remained an enigma and a phenomenon in Nigeria’s philanthropic space. He is also an epitome of silent giving as many lives have been positively affected by his acts of charity.

Abuah is a testament of grace, diligence and seizing opportunity as it comes which saw his meteoric transition from Hotel Accommodation consultancy and security services to real estate developer.

Born to Igbuzor parents in Delta State,Abuah was educated at the Delta State  Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku where he earned a HND in Business Administration. As his way of giving back to society and being aware of the teething pain of lack, this Hen-Ric Empire Garden Ltd set up the Lucky Abuah Foundation to reach out and give hope to the needy. In this, he has made giving culture and this he has demonstrated without boundaries.

Lucky Abuah is Happily married and blessed with children, he has become a pillar of support to the less privileged.

As a true “grassroot boy,” Abuah’s humanitarian feat is legendary as all the 10 Igbuzor villages bear the imprimatur of his benevolence and charity. Abuah may have imbibed his charitable act from a very young age through his parents who were also known as givers in the community. Abuah has over time, continued to demonstrate in action, what humanity should represent, as he continues to give succour to the downtrodden,

From paying millions of hospital bills, investing in the young by giving out scholarships, empowering the youths with entrepreneurial skills and donating millions of naira to the government for the benefit of the people, among others,  Abuah, also known as Black Bullet has attracted and won several awards and recognitions.

The latest being, the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers Of Nigeria (ACNPN),Delta State Council Awards recently bestowed upon him for his act of philanthropism, and service to humanity over the years.

Rudderless and impervious to standard democratic values as Nigeria has become, it takes such interventions from Abuah to keep the country from going over the edge. Evidence from all parts of the country point to the reality that there is no nationalistic messiah on the horizon and that only the little gestures from those still flowing with the milk of human kindness would continue to give hope to the people.
Lucky Abuah’s philanthropy knows no boundaries; as he doles out to the poor, homeless, sick and needy, no wonder he is known as “Bullet Empire Money solution”.
Lucky Abuah’s emphasis is not how rich he is but how much he gives back to the society. In this terrain he towers above all his peers.

For all you have been doing to uplift the downtrodden from misery and pain words alone cannot be enough to say thank you. If there are large hearts like Lucky Abuah in every community or nation, then the problems of the poor masses would have been over.

You have remained constant like the Northern Star over the years, touching lives and wiping tears off the face of men across Igbuzor land, Delta State, Nigeria and beyond.

Dear Lucky Abuah, as you continue to live in good health and harmony with your people and humanity as a whole, it is our prayer that the Good lord would keep sustaining you for the good of the common man wherever they may be!