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Meet The Top 32 Naija Celebrities of 2013 By Redsheet Entertainment Magazine...

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 01:58 PM PST

Jim Iyke, Wizkid, Ini Edo, Iyanya, Yvonne Nelson, Oge Okoye, Dakore, Susan Peters, Yeni Kuti, 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, Rukky Sanda, Majid Michel, Dr Sid, Chioma Akpotha , Nse Ikpe, Tiwa Savage Balogun, Flavour, Davido, Omawumi, Lynxxx, AY Makun, Kcee, Sean Tizzle, Anna Banner, Uche Jumbo, Uti Nwachukwu, Helen Paul, Chika Ike, Patience Ozorkwo, Denrele and Karen Igho

HURRAY!! Its Time to Celebrate God's Amazing Glory.. At Faith In Christ Mission Inc. [READ]

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 02:15 PM PST

FAITH IN CHRIST MISSION INC

No 1-3 Ajakaiye Street Abule Ebga. Lagos

Celebrating her 27th Anniversary


Theme: CELEBRATION of God's Amazing Glory


GUEST ARTIST:

ADEGBODU TWINS
REV TELEMI OSOKOYA

DATE:

2ND TO 15TH DEC. 2013

MASS RALLY (12TH OF DEC)

VENUE: Progress Road Playing Ground New Oko Oba,

Abule Egba, Lagos.

Time :8PM TILL DAWN


THANKGIVING SERVICE (15TH OF DEC.)

VENUE:CHURCH AUDITORIUM

TIME:10AM



    



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(GENERAL OVERSEER)
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Fuel Scarcity? Photo Of the Day...lol!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:15 PM PST

 This Is what I call Bad Man..lol!
Pls Can i get a better Name For This Bad Stingy Man? lol!

Check-Out Sanyeri Olaniyi's N1million Wedding footage! + All the Sanyeri's Kisses! [VIDEO]

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 10:31 AM PST

There you have it!

For People That cant see the video Click HERE

"We Took Nollywood away From the dark age" — Nollywood Producer And Actress, Uche Jombo!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 09:36 AM PST


Uche Jombo Rodriguez is one actress that has grown from the girl next door into a scintillating screen diva. In this interview with TRIBUNE, she talked about the transformation in her career, her marriage and style, among other things.
WHEN and how did you develop the passion for theatre?
It all started when my mother put me in a drama group in church, called the Children of the Lord group. We ministered every Sunday, but I was not really happy about that, because I thought with that, my mother wanted to curtail my excesses, as a tom-boy. Later, when I heard they gave scholarship every quarter, I started competing to win and that was the only time I had an acting experience. I have played every woman in the Bible. So it was a very good starting point for me.

How did your foray into the movies professionally begin?
It was just about being at the right place at the right time. It was almost like a challenge. I was asked if I could act and I said yes, so I was given a script to read even though that was not what I went to do at the location. And that was how I got my first role from Fidelis Duker in 1999 and eventually the movie, Visa To Hell was released in 2000.

Where does the inspiration behind your movies come from?
I get my inspiration from people; their true life experiences and also, my environment. This is because I love to make movies that tell human stories, advocacy stories, comedy and many more.

You seem to only feature in the high quality movies so to speak, so what makes a good script to you?
As an actor, I get scripts all the time, but if the script doesn't speak to me, I won't do it. A good script should have impact on people's lives when the movie comes out. I want situations where people would see me on the street and tell me about how my movies affect their lives positively and that only makes you want to do more.

You've grown so much in the industry over the years, what were the hurdles crossed at the early stage of your career?
I crawled and ran before I got to where I am today. I saw myself through school with the little amount I was being paid, which was over 10 years ago. It was full of struggle but by God's grace, it's been a successful story. Now I am a script writer, an actress, producer, and a studio owner. So it's been splendid.

Initially, you played more of 'Tom boy' roles, but over time you have grown into a screen diva, how did you achieve that growth?
I'm one of those people who would be right if I say I started from a very humble beginning in my career. I did lots of supporting roles and behind the scenes. I think to be consistent at what you do, at a point you should work on yourself more. It was never about money or fame with me. I can't count how many movies I did without getting paid. So when you pursue whatever you do with a passion and the love you have for it, it might not be that lucrative at the beginning but at the end of the day, every other thing follows. That's how it's been for me.

What childhood memories have you?
My childhood is a huge part of where I am today. I was not an easy child. I did everything teenagers do but probably more. I climbed trees, played football and played cowboy. I was the only female playing football with boys. And at that point, my mum had given up because she felt I thought I was a boy. She was so scared that she had to enroll me in a church drama group and quarterly they give the best drama student scholarship. So three years out of my secondary school fund were paid for by the church.

Despite being a celebrity, you seem to be secretive about your private life, how do you manage that?
I try to demarcate my personal life from prying eyes. I choose the information I want the public to know about my private life.

Desmond Elliot is the closest person to you in Nollywood, what initiated the bond?
He is one of my oldest friends in Nollywood. I don't know anybody as long as I've known Desmond in Nollywood, so we are pretty close.

Many movie lovers are of the opinion that in recent times, Nollywood movies have lost their  touch of creativity, good story lines and originality, and only offer more of just glamour. How would you react to this?
I don't think that is a true assessment of the new Nollywood. Actually in recent times, Nollywood has  improved. There is a new influx of smart and intelligent producers, most of whom are actors with considerable years of experience. I now produce movies, I have over 11 titles to my name as an executive producer and those movies have been selling all over the world. Desmond Elliot now produces movies, Rita Dominic does the same. These people have been in Nollywood for years and some of them even went to school to learn more about this profession and judging by the number of awards and accolades we get, Nollywood has left the dark-age.

You had a secret wedding last year that it was even rumoured that even your family members didn't know about it…
It is because I don't want it to be all over the place. The whole point was doing something that is totally unexpected. Also because it has stopped being me and now us, we have to continuously agree to how we want things done. I am from a different background and my partner is from a different background. We just wanted to savour the moment.

What really swept you off your feet in your husband, Kenny Rodriguez?
I love his positive energy, it's incredible.

When are you planning to have a baby?
 We are still on it. I'm taking it one day at a time.

You left home at the age of 14, what was the reason behind this?
Tragedy happened in the family and I just didn't want to be boxed into the corner. It was a tragedy that turned out to be a wake-up call for me because without that, I think I was heading to self-destructive path.

So where did you run off to, because the first thought that would come to mind was that you went off with a man?
(Laughs)  I ran off to my uncle's house who was living in Lagos. I stole his address from my mum, without her knowing. I didn't even know a man at that time. I was running away from a situation, it wasn't about me as a person so to speak. I just didn't want to be placed where I saw my future going, so I felt this uncle of mine didn't know much about my miscreant ways, and I decided to begin a new life with him.

What has your career cost you over the years?
It has cost me my privacy. People write things about you without getting your side of the story. It's even worse now because of the internet. Before, we were fighting only the print media, but now, people can publish false stories on the internet. So, I think that is just the down part of the job. But anytime I feel bad about the down part of the job, I always put out the list of what I'm gaining and what I'm not. So far, what I'm gaining is bigger and that is why I'm still here.
    
Have you ever been caught in the web of the media?
Yes, it was rumoured once that I had abortion. It was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard about myself.  You don't say someone lost weight because they aborted a six-month pregnancy. That is actually not intelligent because when people are pregnant, they actually add weight. I lost weight for a movie 'Holding Hope' and that was what started the whole thing.  Also there was another one that they said I did a nose job. Of all the things I could do to my body, is it my nose I would want to fix? Sometimes, you pick up a paper and the only truth you read there about yourself is your name.

Would you say the Nigerian movie industry is at its best?
We are not there yet, but I think we are getting there.

Any role restriction?
Yes. I won't do any role that will compromise my dignity as a person. Because I have principles that have been guiding me since I was a young adult. Integrity comes first in everything I do.

What is your personality?
Uche Jombo Rodriguez is just the girl next door. I hail from Abiriba in Abia State, while my mother is from Mbaise. Although Jombo is also my real name, those close to me know me as Uche Obi and not the popular Uche Jombo that so many people are familiar with.

Educational background?
I studied Mathematics and Statistics as my first degree at the University of Calabar and Computer Programming as my Post Graduate Diploma at the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

What next step is Uche Jombo taking now?
I would just want to continue with what I know how to do best and that is acting and producing.

"Truth is bitter...It Lacks Sweet Delights" - Rev. Chris Okotie defends his Anti-Catholic Claims!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 09:24 AM PST


After public outrage on his controversial Sermon on Sunday, Rev. Chris posted On his twitter Page..
Re-Catholicism: Truth is bitter. It Lacks Saccharine delights..

Lovely! Gorgeous Mercy Aigbe Strike A Pose With "Gongo Aso" Crooner 9ice! [Photos]

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 08:11 AM PST

 Coool...Are they Not Cool Together??
Mercy Aigbe is currently In London Check-out a pic of her below..

Universities Open Registers For Lecturers..As ASUU Vows To Continue Strike!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 07:50 AM PST

Cross section of stakeholders at a meeting to review the ongoing strike by ASUU held at the Trenchard Hall of the University of Ibadan on Monday. Photo by Dare Fasube
Cross section of stakeholders at a meeting to review the ongoing strike by ASUU held at the Trenchard Hall of the University of Ibadan on Monday.


As the deadline given by Federal Government to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off the six month-old strike or be sacked expires tomorrow, several universities have opened registers to be signed by the lecturers even as the leadership of ASUU insisted that the strike will continue.

Lectures resume at AAUA

At Ondo state-owned AdekunleAjasinUniversity, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) lectures resumed, yesterday, but few lecturers and students were seen in the lecture theaters. Lectures were held in the Department of History and the Faculty of Education as time table for the session has been released by the university authority. The university, in a reminder, by the Registrar, Mr. Bamidele Olotu confirmed the resumption of lectures. Olotu said in a statement that: "In line with an earlier circular to all students on resumption for the second semester 2012/2013 academic session, all students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko in particular, their parents and the public in general are hereby informed that commencement of lectures on Monday, December 2, 2013, remains sacrosanct as announced. It added that "registration had indeed commenced in accordance with the university approved academic calendar."

Some of the academic staff who spoke with the Information Unit of the university but would not want their names in print confirmed that they had resumed for work and that they attended the faculty board meetings held on Monday and Tuesday last week. Some of the students who also spoke said they were happy about the development. They urged ASUU to cooperate with the Management and expressed optimism that lectures would begin in full swing as announced.

ESUT lecturers, students back to school

Students and lecturers of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) have also returned to school following a directive by the school authorities. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, correspondent who monitored the situation at the Enugu and Agbani campuses of the university reports that the students were in their various departments exchanging pleasantries and checking the notice boards.
At the faculties of engineering and management sciences in the Enugu campus, students in their numbers were copying the second semester examination timetables pasted on the notice boards.
The lecturers, on the other hand, held a meeting with the governing council of the university at the Agbani campus on the resumption of work.
Addressing the lecturers, chairman of the council, Chief Chilo Offiah, appealed to them to sheathe their swords and return to classes in the interest of the students. Offiah thanked the lecturers for attending the meeting and assured them that the council would do all it could to ensure the improvement of their welfare.
The executive members of the ESUT branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which called the strike, did not attend the meeting.
It was however a different story at the Enugu campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka as only a few students and lecturers were on campus. NAN reports that the few lecturers were in their various offices discussing or reading while the non-academic staff members were busy working. Some of the lecturers who spoke on conditions of anonymity said they were waiting for directives from both the school authorities and the ASUU branch.
"We heard on the radio that we should resume classes but we have not received any circular to that effect," some of them said. Only the medical students who did not join the strike were fully on campus.

Lecturers shun registers at UI

At the University of Ibadan, ASUU members resolved not to sign any register as directed by the government. The lecturers took the decision during a congress held in the institution yesterday.
This came as all lecture rooms in various faculties were under lock and key. The campus was a ghost of itself as few people were seen moving around. Apart from the fact that students feel the government's order would not help the face-off, the advice given by the academic union to parents that they should not expose their wards to danger may have been adhered to by most parents.
Speaking with newsmen, the chairman, UI chapter of ASUU, Dr Olusegun Ajiboye said the union remained on course at ensuring that government funds public universities.
Though, he stated that the union respects the office of Mr President, he alleged that Dr. Doyin Okupe and others in his government were trying to ridicule the office of the President through their unguarded utterances against the union.

Uniben students stay away to honour Iyayi

At the University of Benin, in spite of announcement by the university authorities that academic activities would resume today, there were no signs of resumption in the university yesterday, as both the Ekenwa and Ugbowo campuses were empty.
Students of the university said they would not resume until the remains of ProfessorFestus Iyayi who they held in high esteem is buried. we also learnt that ASUU members in both UNIBEN and the state owned AmbroseAlliUniversity, Ekpoma were not ready to resume duties today.
ASUU chairman, UNIBEN chapter, Dr. Tony Monye when contacted said they were busy preparing for the burial of Professor Festus Iyayi even as he added that ASUU members would not resume duties.

No lecturers at Ambrose Ali University

Meanwhile, at the AmbroseAlliUniversity, Ekpoma, there were no signs that the university would soon re-open as no student was at the two campuses of the university at Emuado and the main campus. A lecturer who spoke with us on condition of anonymity said there has been no directive from the state government for the re-opening of the institution. He said the lecturers would continue to stay at home until ASUU leaders give the directive to go back to work.

Lecturers shun directives at Unijos, Abu, FUT Minna, and others

At the University of Jos, the governing council directed heads of departments to open attendance registers for academic staff. Registrar of the university, Danjuma Jilly-Dandam in a statement yesterday, also requested departments to publish lecture time tables by today (Tuesday) to signal the resumption of academic activities and keep daily compliance registers for academic staff that report for work.
However, despite the directive, lecturers were not visible at both the Bauchi Road and Naraguta campuses of the institution as only the non-academic staff members were seen in their offices.
Students are also yet to return to school as hostels remained largely desolate when We visited, yesterday.
The situation was the same at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, AbiaState, the two campuses of the Bayero University Kano, Federal University of Agriculture, FUT, Minna, AhmaduBelloUniversity, Zaria, and GombeStateUniversity as the lecturers and students have shunned the directive to resume

ASUU vows to continue strike

Meanwhile, the National President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge who briefed journalists in Abuja on the position of the union following the ultimatum, said the Federal Government was free to open all the federal universities in the country but all the members of ASUU would not go back to work unless government met all their demands.
According to Fagge, "we shall bow only to what we as academics are convinced will serve the interest of Nigeria and its people, no matter their ethnic, religious or class origins. This is where we stand. We shall never be cowed. Since the issuance of the union's response to the said letter, the salvos that have been coming out, allegedly from the Minister of Education makes one to wonder whether the person that is charged with the responsibility of superintending over Nigeria's education system has the wherewithal to handle such a vital national assignment.
"It is my intention therefore, to clear the air on the rumours, lies and mischief that are milling out of government circles (especially from Ministry of Education and National Universities Commission) all with the intent of misleading the Nigerian public.
"I will establish, to all discerning minds that ASUU did not bring any 'new conditions' as claimed by the Minister of Education Nyesom Wike and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Mr. Doyin Okupe. Rather, it is the government that is trying to avoid taking responsibility."
Fagge stated that ASUU had no role in closing and opening of universities in Nigeria, rather it could withdraw its services which he said was the right of every worker.
He said:  "The fact is very clear that our members are not going back to work and it is part of the sacrifice we are making that our universities meet up with other universities in the world."

Our agreement with FG — ASUU

Dr. Fagge said in the agreement, the Federal Government promised to provide N1.1 trillion in the next six years starting from  2013 with N200 billion, 2014, N220billion, 2015 N220billion, 2016 N220 billion, 2017 N220billin and 2018 N220 billion, for the revitalization of the University system. It was further agreed that a dedicated revitalisation account should be opened at Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, by the Federal Government and fund would be paid into the account on quarterly basis from which the universities will draw.
The ASUU President said after the November 4, 2013 meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan and after the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Kano, the union communicated to the Federal Government on the agreement. He said ASUU also asked the Federal Government to include non-victimization clause and that a new Memorandum of Understanding should be signed by a representative of government, preferably the Attorney General of the Federation and a representative of ASUU, with President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC as witness.
He denied speculation that 60 per cent of ASUU branches voted for the unconditional suspension of strike and 40 per cent voted against it.
Fagge said instead, out of the 52 branches of ASUU, 48 branches which was roughly 92 per cent supported suspending the strike only if certain conditions were met while four branches advised the suspension of the strike before pursuing the implementation of certain conditions.

Sack threat, a tragedy

He continued:  "For a Minister of Education to issue threat of sack of academic staff is a tragedy of huge proportion for Nigeria and Africa. While ASUU has been struggling for conditions in which Nigerian students would benefit from, the Minister of Education is thinking of a thoughtless mass sack as a solution to the problems arising from Government's non-implementation of an Agreement reached with ASUU as if Nigerian rulers have made no intellectual progress since Abacha.
"To be clear; Nigerian lecturers — from graduate assistants to professors, are not begging anybody for jobs. It is now well known that since 2003, successive governments have told Nigerian people, repeatedly, that the solution to Nigeria's social and economic crisis is to kill public economic and educational institutions and institute the reign of private control of the economy and education, whereas the constitution of Nigeria states clearly that the commanding heights of Nigeria's economy shall be publicly owned.
"From all indications, the Minister of Education, on behalf of the present Government, is set to carry out in the sphere of education what one of its predecessors did with universities, Transcorp and the Nigeria Airways.
"The way is being paved for privatization of education. Academic staff have a duty to defend the right of Nigerians to sound public education. To succumb to the present threat by Minister of Education on behalf of Government is to give-up on Nigeria. We in the academic profession have no such intention.

ASUU and Nigeria's past leaders

"We resisted Abacha's dictatorship. We refused to succumb to Obasanjo/IMF attempt to weaken public in favour of private universities. We convinced Yar'adua to keep faith with interests of Nigeria's youth and desist from privatising education. We remember Obasanjo's position that the solution to ASUU resistance is to flood Nigeria with private universities.
"In spite of all these, stretching from ASUU's principled resistance since the military, we have noticed with disgust how easy it is for ministers and government to take refuge in political blackmail. We shall never succumb to this. Our country is our union's constituency".
The ASUU president said instead of the Minister to respond to their letter which expressed understanding of their resolution on the November 4, 2013, meeting with President Jonathan, he chose to go public accusing ASUU of making new demands.
On the allegation that ASUU was sponsored by the opposition political parties against the Federal Government, he said, "lot of people have asked me this question, am I a politician? ASUU is non partisan, non religious, non ethnic and tribal organisation, we are interested in addressing the problems of this country.
"Politicians are the people that are compounding the problems of this country so how can we be influenced by any political party?  ASUU is a trade union of high intellectual people, so no political party can influence or sponsor us." 


VANGUARD

Yoruba Actress, Dayo Amusa opens school in Ibadan [Photos]

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 07:22 AM PST

dayo amusa opens new school in ibadan2


She recently opened the school, PayDab schools in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The school was opened on the 1st of December 2013, And Would school activities will start in 2014.
Good to know that She is investing in other business apart from her movie career...


dayo amusa opens new school in ibadan3
dayo amusa school
dayo amusa opens new school in ibadan1

Yoruba Comic Actor, Sanyeri Olaniyi Sells wedding footage for N1m..Not True!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 07:01 AM PST


After Yoruba Comic Actor, Sanyeri Olaniy's wedding On Sunday, Some ill-fated Blogs, Websites And Magazine Begin to spread News About Sanyeri Selling His wedding Footage For N1Million.
Pay No Attention to Such News..Its A BIG FAT Lie...Cameras' Was allowed in the wedding!
According to Close Sources Who attended the wedding Ceremony.
"Sanyeri Did Not Make Mention of selling his Wedding Footage..Even If He wants to sell It He cant Sell It for that Price..its too Outrageous" He said

Pakurumo.Com Crew Was On Ground the day of the event..we have the video Footage..And if you want the video Comment Yes..

''Time Never Heals Wounds, It Just Makes It Lighter''..Stella Damasus remembers late husband Jaiye Aboderin!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 06:21 AM PST

Jaiye slumped and died while playing basketball with friends on December 3rd 2004.
He was just 33 years old. May his soul continue to rest in peace...Amen.

'Hiphop Award Is Just 20k..I Dont Have Space In My house to keep such trash'- Cossy blasts Hip Hop World Mag

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 05:53 AM PST



Hip Hop World magazine started it by saying Cossy mentoring aspiring actors was shocking.
And Cossy went too hard!

HURRAY! Oluwaseyi Tinubu, Son Of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Called To Bar! [PHOTOS]

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 05:25 AM PST

Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's son, Oluwaseyi Tinubu has been called to bar. Oluwaseyi Tinubu is seen in the picture above with his father, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Call To The Nigerian Bar Ceremony, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. A dinner party was also held for him at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on the 29th of November, 2013 with most APC Governors in attendance.

Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN; Barrister Oluwaseyi Tinubu; APC Leader, General Muhammadu Buhari; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal
 
                                    Oluwaseyi Tinubu With APC Governors and Officials

"Peter Okoye loves me, he can take a bullet for me" - Lola Omotayo Okoye Reveals..

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 05:09 AM PST


Newly wed Lola Okoye took to her twitter Page today to gush about her husband, she says there is so much hate in this world but her husband, Peter Okoye loves her truly and will take a bullet for her. Check-Out Her tweets below:
Wow...Can Our Guys In the House Do That...Be Honest Can you Take A bullet For your Wife?

#BigBoyThings..CHECK-OUT D'Prince Newly acquired N12million Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 04:44 AM PST

MTN brand ambassador D'Prince just acquired a brand new Luxury 2013 Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe...
A BIG Congrats to him.



UNBELIEVABLE! Burna Boy Banned From Visiting the UK for the Next 15 years!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 04:39 AM PST


There are reports that Nigeria's pop sensation, Burna Boy's "uncontrollable" character has cost him a 15 years ban from the United Kingdom.
'He can't be told anything to do, he's a big boy right now. He won't just listen anymore, we are frustrated with his actions'." his label mates told NET.
Burna boy who is presently having issues with his label, Aristokrat, has not only moved out of the house provided for him by the label in Lekki Phas
e 1 but he has also extricated himself from them and now handles his career with a former label employee who now only answers to him (Burna).
Well, Burna Boy's 'uncontrollable' mannerism and persona didn't just start yesterday, a few months ago he allegedly attacked and slapped a ticket attendant  at the Silverbird cinema, Port Harcourt.
Also, a while in the UK back in 2010, he was arrested and sent to jail by London Police for allegedly being part of a gang and stabbing someone to death.
He was released after 11 months and given two months parole plus community service on the grounds of being of 'good behaviour', however, Burna allegedly disobeyed authorities and travelled back to Nigeria where he signed a record deal with Aristokrat.
He later travelled back to the UK but was arrested at the airport and deported to Nigeria. 
He is currently barred from the UK for the next 15 years.

Dangote Gives N10,000 Each to 54,000 women And Youths in Borno!

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 04:17 AM PST

The SWOT foundation, a pet project of the Borno state governor's wife, Hajiya Nana Kashim Shettima in collaboration Dangote Foundation has began distribution of N10, 000 each to about 54,000 indigents in the state to reduce poverty particularly amongst vulnerable women and widows.


Dr. Adhiambo Odaga, the Managing Director of the Dangote Foundation revealed that the foundation has earmarked N540m for distribution to targeted beneficiaries in the 27 local government areas of Borno State as part of a special disbursement of N1, 195,000 meant for Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.
He said, apart from Borno, 177,500 women and 19,000 youth in Kano, Kogi, Adamawa and Yobe States have benefitted from the programme.
According to the Managing Director, Dangote foundation, the micro-grants is part of a national programme instituted by the Dangote Group to provide cash transfers to at least 1,000 poor and vulnerable Nigerians in each of the 774 local government areas of the federation.
"Dangote Foundation's micro-grants enable recipients to grow or start an enterprise, invest in productive assets, improve the health of their families and or take on new activities that will reduce their vulnerability and enhance the economic standing of their household and communities," Dr. Odaga said.
Daily Post reports that, the Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, who monitored the flag off along with his wife, today, Sunday, described Alhaji Aliko Dangote as a patriotic Nigerian and thanked him for giving special attention to states like Borno that have been facing insecurity problem since the break down of law and order in the state in 2009 by the Boko Haram insurgents, which he also said result to serious social and economic challenges.
Also speaking, wife of the Borno state governor and founder of SWOT foundation (support for widow, orphans and tsangaya) said most of the beneficiaries are women that lost their husbands at the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency as well as orphans, blind, the crippled and other vulnerable women in the state.
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