The Oyakhilome Bello Foundation, a non-government organisation, has appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to reach out to the less privileged and vulnerable in society to alleviate their sufferings.
Mr Oyakhilome Bello, founder of the foundation, appealed on Sunday at an outreach programme with the theme “Empowerment for Humanity” held at the Abuja Unity Fountain.
Bello, who incidentally is the National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United States, said the programme was organised to reach out to the less privileged and vulnerable in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Items disbursed included food, drugs, and medical items.
Bello, who promised that the gesture would be extended to other parts of the country, noted that it was part of his way of giving back to society.
He said, “This is a God-funded project, and you know, God is funding you; the heavens are within your reach; nobody can stop you. This is not going to stop in the FCT.
“We will take it to other parts of the country, but along the way, we will seek partnerships with people who want to join and support us in this dream.
“It is all about impacting lives positively. It is a dream come true for me to be able to give back to society. I represent what you all stand for and feel.
“I have gone through a whole lot in my life; I have gone through poverty, and coming back to give to society is a passion that I hold dearly.”
The APC chieftain, who decried youth restiveness and substance abuse by youths in some parts of the country, said the foundation would work to raise awareness about the dangers associated with such Nigerians.
He further disclosed that the foundation’s objective was to empower 100,000 youths across Nigeria with comprehensive healthcare access, quality education resources, and financial literacy tools.
He added that the foundation would use innovative technological solutions to foster self-reliance and sustainable community growth while improving health and wellness.
“Our plan is to improve access to comprehensive healthcare services for marginalised communities
with a focus on preventive care, health promotion, and disease management.
“Government alone can’t meet the needs of the citizens; I know there are lots of Nigerians out there with the resources to positively impact society.
“Imagine if ten to 20 well-to-do Nigerians are doing what I am doing; we will definitely impact more lives,” Bello said, adding that youths should remain focused on their dreams.
He added that the foundation would utilise technology to promote the importance of education among youths and the less privileged by showcasing success stories and providing digital platforms for sharing educational resources.
“This we are doing by providing online training and mentorship for entrepreneurship and wealth creation. We are also collaborating with healthcare professionals and organisations.
“And government bodies to advocate for healthcare policies that prioritise the target audience’s needs.Health is wealth, and education is fundamental to the development of anyone in life.
“A key thing for us to tackle is the aspect of education. Wealth comes with knowledge, and as long as you are very educated, you will know how to make wealth,” Bello said.
Mr Olaniyi Ilori, the foundation’s national coordinator, said it was poised to support and compliment the government’s efforts at reaching out to vulnerable societies.
He, however, urged Nigerians to continue to believe in themselves and, while commending Bello, one of the beneficiaries, Alhaji Babangida Mustapha, the government, stressed that we must work and pray for a better country.
Dr. Halima Ahmed, a member of the foundation, said Bello deserved commendation for reaching out to the poor and for touching lives.
One of the beneficiaries, Alhaji Babangida Mustapha, while commending Bello, called on other spirited individuals to emulate his gesture.
Another beneficiary, Mrs. Rebecca Yohanna, spoke in the same vein and prayed to God to continue to open doors for the foundation.
John Achalonu, who spoke after receiving free medical checks, also called on other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the foundation’s gesture.
“You can see the drugs they gave me. I thank them so much, and I want other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate them to help the poor and those that cannot help themselves in society.”
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