RUBBIES OF COMPASSION: How Okwuluora Ndi Igbo Fed Thousands and Paid School Fees at IMT Enugu By Clever Communicators Team, Mass Communication Department, IMT Enugu (UNN Affiliate)
Okwuluora is not a pastor or a prophet. He is a social media influencer, broadcaster, and philanthropist who has become famous for pouring every last coin from his pocket into the furnace of others’ joy—willing to burn his own fortune to ash just to keep their smiles warm.
And on this day, he brought breakfast, lunch, and dinner to thousands of IMT students, plus school fees for ten lucky students.
Emmanuel Onyeka Okoh (Okwuluora ndi igbo) as he is widely known is a prominent Nigerian humanitarian, activist, and fundraiser based in Enugu State. He is widely regarded as one of the most impactful social media philanthropists in Southeast Nigeria, having facilitated the raising of over 500 million Naira for individuals facing life-threatening health challenges like kidney failure, diabetes, and more.
He has helped fly several patients to India for successful kidney transplants. In March 2026, he launched a major humanitarian initiative targeting students in higher institutions across the Southeast—starting with feeding and scholarships.
When asked why he chose IMT for this edition of the Okwuluora Feed a Student Program, Okwuluora told our correspondent, Agbo Chiamaka Favour:
"I was born a humanitarian. I've been around universities for the past eight years in Enugu. I've seen students take sniper because of bad results, bad treatment from lecturers, and most importantly—hunger. So I decided to take up Feed a Student campaign across five Eastern states. IMT is one of the most notable higher institutions in Igbo land. In terms of logistics, IMT is less expensive than going to Agbani. IMT is reputable, and they deserve a second goal."
The program did not stop at meals. Okwuluora also committed to paying school fees for ten lucky students. When asked why he included tuition support, he responded with raw emotion:
"Students are going through a lot. I wish I were rich. I wish I could pay for up to a thousand students. It's a shame on me that I'm paying for only ten people. A friend of mine came early and paid for four more. Some of them are at the back of that vehicle from Australia, USA, UK. We will randomly pick people and do justice to that."
According to Okwuluora, the total cost of the IMT edition was close to 15 million naira—feeding thousands of students and covering tuition fees for multiple beneficiaries, including additional contributions from friends abroad.
"I pray that one day God will give me the resources to come into IMT and pay for two thousand people. If I do that, I won't die."
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) played a key role in bringing the program to campus. Comrade Christian Ikechukwu, SUG Secretary General of IMT, told our reporter Christabel Neife:
"The SUG played a vital role. At first, the school board was against it, but we pulled it through by explaining the importance and help it will be for the students."
When asked about other areas of student welfare needing attention, Comrade Christian pointed to hostel accommodation, saying many complaints had been lodged against the current state of student housing.
He also confirmed that approximately 4,000 students were fed, and four additional students had their school fees paid by a friend of Okwuluora who joined the initiative.
Perhaps the most striking moment of the interview came when Okwuluora was asked about the long-term impact he hopes to achieve.
"In the next ten years, half of you here are going to be very successful and wealthy. You're going to look at people coming after you and remember that a day like this—2nd April 2026—a young man you don't even know came and spent close to 15 million naira for your well-being. You will go back to your society and impact lives. That is what I want to achieve."
For context, the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu was officially established in 1973 under East Central State Edict No. 10 of 1973, signed by Administrator Ajie Ukpabi Asika. It was created by merging three institutions: the College of Technology, the Institute of Administration, and the Co-operative College.
Today, IMT remains one of Nigeria’s leading state-owned polytechnics, accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Its motto—practical, technology-driven education—lives on, but on April 2, 2026, it also became a place where compassion took the podium.
Okwuluora Ndi Igbo is not waiting for government handouts or NGO approvals. He is using his platform, his voice, and his own resources—along with a growing network of givers from Australia, the USA, and the UK—to rewrite the story of student welfare in Southeast Nigeria.
He may call himself just a servant. But for the thousands fed and the ten who can now stay in school, he is nothing short of a miracle worker.
Reported by the Clever Communicators Team
Mass Communication Department
IMT Enugu (UNN Affiliate)
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