Musician Davido has shown to the world that he is the best man when it comes to giving to the needy and helping out others.
The singer, who recently requested his friends send him money for the celebration of his birthday and amassed about two hundred million naira (NGN200m) with two days, had announced that money would be used for charity by giving to orphanages across Nigeria.
Taking to his social media page, Davido in a statement, mentioned that he would be adding an additional fifty million naira (NGN50m), to total the money to two hundred and fifty million naria (NGN250m) which would be shared amongst the orphanages which his committee would oversee disbursement.
While thanking his friends, colleagues and fans, Davido added that he would be doing this fundraiser every year to celebrate his birthday and give back to the people in need.
The statement reads in full,
DONATION OF NGN 250,000,000 TO ORPHANAGES ACROSS NIGERIA
i wish to express my sincere gratitude to my friends, colleagues, fans, and the public for their generous expressions of love in recent days. In my usual playful manner, I requested a few days ago that my friends and colleagues send money in celebration of my birthday.
The response and outcome exceeded my expectations, as I received about NGN200,000,000 in less than two days. I truly appreciate everyone who donated hard-earned funds and I am very thankful four your generosity.
I have always been passionate about giving back and helping people. In view of this, I am delighted to announce that all funds received, totalling NGN200,000,000, will be donated to orphanages across Nigeria as well as the Paroche foundation. In addition, I will be making a personal donation of NGN50,000,000 bringing the total amount to NGN250,000,000.
To oversee the distribution of funds to beneficiaries,
I have established a five person Disbursement committee. Members of the committee include:
1. Mrs. Titi Adebayo - Chairman of the committee.
2. Professor Jonathan Nwosu - Secretary to the committee.
3. Professor Yahana Joel Asabe of the Northern Nigeria Seventh Day Adventist Union Conference.
4. Pastor (Dr) Oyalabu of Spring Time Development Foundation (SDF).
5. Professor Uloma Onuoha.
The committee will compile a list of orphanages across Nigeria. They will determine the number of children and their needs at each orphanage, and then divide the funds accordingly. The committee will also determine the potion of the money that will be donated to Paroche foundation.
To maintain transparency, the committee will make public the names of the beneficiary orphanages and how much each will receive. A list of all beneficiaries and their verified account details will be submitted to Wema Bank, who will them be instructed to credit each beneficiary's account.
My goal is to do this fundraising every year to celebrate my birthday and give back to people in need. It is my hope that my friends, fans, colleagues in the industry, and the public will continue to suffer me as I drive this cause.
Once again, I express my sincere gratitude to my friends, colleagues, fans, and everyone that made this possible. God bless you all.
We rise by lifting others,
Davido.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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