David Adedeji Adeleke OON, popularly known as Davido, has donated N237m to orphanages across Nigeria through his foundation, The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the donation was announced in a statement by the foundation, which said that the funds would be used to provide food, clothing, shelter, and education to the children in the orphanages.
The statement said that the donation was made possible by the generous contributions of individuals and corporations across Nigeria.
“I am proud to announce that my foundation, The David Adeleke Foundation, has donated the sum of N237m to orphanages throughout Nigeria,” Davido said in the statement.
“This donation would not have been possible without the generous contributions of individuals and corporations across Nigeria. I would like to personally thank everyone who helped to make this donation possible.”
The DAF was founded by Davido in 2022 with the goal of providing assistance to the less privileged in Nigeria. The foundation has since donated millions of naira to orphanages, schools, and other charities, the statement said.
“The David Adeleke Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to uplift and support vulnerable communities across Nigeria,” the statement said. “Through initiatives like this significant donation to orphanages, the foundation continues to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.”
The full statement reads:
THE DAVID ADELEKE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES N237,000,000.00 DONATION FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED
I am proud to announce that my foundation. The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF), has donated the sum of N237,000,000.00 (Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven Million Naira) to orphanages throughout Nigeria. The distribution of donation funds was led by the chair of the DAF Disbursement Committee, Mrs. Titi Adebayo. with the foundation successfully distributing funds to 424 (Four Hundred and Twenty-Four) orphanages, benefiting a total of 13,818 (Thirteen Thousand, Eight Hundred, and Eighteen) children.
I founded the DAF in 2022 with a strong desire and passion to continually assist others and create a proper framework for ongoing charitable works to benefit the good people of Nigeria. Through this foundation, we have raised millions of Naira and disbursed much-needed funds to hundreds of orphanages, significantly improving the lives of countless children.
Seeing the impact and success of my previous donations, particularly in 2021 after my birthday, left a mark on my heart and reading the numerous letters and messages from everyone who received this donation has reaffirmed my commitment to continually assist the less privileged in any capacity. This motivated me to establish the DAF to execute our mission effectively.
In October 2022, the DAF began reaching out to eminent and compassionate Nigerians, seeking their support in raising funds for the less privileged across the country. Thanks to the generous contributions from individuals and corporations across various sectors and regions, the DAF was able to raise the substantial Donation Sum of $237M Naira.
I would like to personally thank all individuals and corporations that assisted in raising the Donation Sum. This would not have been possible without your unwavering support and kindness. May God bless each and every one of you.
The David Adeleke Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to uplift and support vulnerable communities across Nigeria. Through initiatives like this significant donation to orphanages, the foundation continues to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.
