Titus Eleweke I Wednesday, Nov.19.25
AWKA, Anambra – The founder of Master Energy Group and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Samson Ogah, has donated ₦10 million to Clifford University, Ihie, Abia State.
In addition to the financial contribution, Dr. Ogah announced a transformative employment initiative noting that every Accounting graduate of Clifford University will enjoy automatic employment in his business establishments after completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Dr. Ogah made the donation during the institution’s Eminent Personality Lecture Series, held on Wednesday.
His announcement drew thunderous applause from the packed auditorium, as students and stakeholders reacted to what many described as a life-changing intervention.
Describing his gesture as an investment in Nigeria’s future, Dr. Ogah emphasized that education remains the strongest foundation for development, empowerment, and nation-building.
He urged the private sector to go beyond rhetoric by funding universities and creating direct pathways from the classroom to the workplace, ensuring that brilliant graduates are not left stranded in the job market.
The university authorities hailed the donation and employment guarantee as a “transformative milestone” in the institution’s history,one that aligns perfectly with Clifford University’s mission to produce highly skilled and readily employable graduates.
Many participants, especially students, said the event felt like more than a lecture; it was a turning point that demonstrated how visionary philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and faith-based education can converge to give hope, dignity, and real opportunities to the next generation.
This unprecedented pledge by Dr. Uche Ogah not only reinforces his reputation as a visionary philanthropist and nation-builder, but also provides a concrete example of how Nigeria’s private sector can meaningfully address youth unemployment through targeted investments in education and skills development.
As Clifford University enters a new era of opportunity for its Accounting graduates, stakeholders will be watching to see whether this bold donation-plus-employment model can be replicated across other institutions,turning lectures into lifelines and campus dreams into tangible careers.
