It was supposed to be a simple community visit. But when Dr. Chima Amadi arrived at Afor Enyiogugu and Afor Ogbe, it became something much bigger. It became a story that traders will be telling for months. Some may even tell it for years.
In total, Dr. Amadi spent over ₦5 million during the visit. Not on logistics or banners or press, but directly in the hands of the people. He bought yam, vegetables, palm oil, wrappers, soap, pepper, and anything the market women had for sale. He gave capital to those who needed it and asked for nothing in return. He paused to listen to each person. He prayed with them. He heard their pain.
One elderly woman was close to tears as she told him about her health struggles. Dr. Amadi didn’t make a promise for later. He committed on the spot to fund her medical care. Just a few stalls down, he found a young boy of secondary school age working with his mother. When he asked why the boy wasn’t in school, the answer was clear: school fees were out of reach. That same moment, Dr. Amadi offered him a full scholarship up to the university level.
These actions may seem small to some, but for the people of Aboh and Ahiazu Mbaise, they mean everything. Many of the women had never received direct business support in their lives. Some were used to hearing promises from afar. Dr. Amadi brought presence, attention, and the kind of help that actually works.
This wasn’t charity for clout. It was compassion in motion. It was leadership with sleeves rolled up. And the people felt it. From the cheers to the prayers, to the tears of relief, one thing is clear: when Dr. Amadi goes to market, he doesn’t leave things the same.