Nigerians have continued to react to Davido’s promise to give the 200 million he raised from friends, colleagues, fans for his birthday to Charity.
Recall the DMW boss called for donations from his friends and fans on Wednesday, November 17, in celebration of his birthday tomorrow, November 21 2021.
Davido’s statement via his social media account today, however sparked reactions on social media as he revealed that he will be donating the N200 million he has received to the Orphanage home as he also noted that he’d be donating 50 million from his own personal money, making the total donation to the orphanage homes to hit N250 million.
The statement read in part: “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my friends, colleagues, fans, and the public for the 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 00 in less than two days. I truly appreciate everyone who donated hard-earned funds and I am very thankful for your generosity.
‘I have always been passionate about giving back and helping people. In view of this, I am delighted to announce that all the funds received, totaling NGN 200,000 000.00, will be donated to orphanages across Nigeria as well as the Paroche foundation. In addition, I will be making a personal donation of NGN 50,000.000.00. bringing the total amount to NGN 250 000 000.00.
To oversee the distribution of funds to beneficiaries,
I have established a five-person Disbursement Committee. Members of the committee include:
1-Mrs. Til 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 portion 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 be disbursed.
Read some reactions to this on social media: “@Ahmed_d: Davido more blessing man, things our leaders can not do.”
@Johnfam: I find it difficult to believe he was born with a silver spoon with his generous act all the time.
@Gibby-dave: God bless you Davido, other celebrities who joined in the trend should also give out the money received o.
