Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
The Luxury Real Estate Development Company Haven Homes, recently launched their "Haven Helping Hands Foundation" with Banky W, by completely renovating the "Home of God's Grace" orphanage in Ikorodu, Lagos. The heart warming story was told by Mr Wellington in his aptly titled blog "The Bank Statements" as shared below:
HAVEN HELPING HANDS
Written by Banky W
Late last year, I pitched an initiative called the “Haven Helping Hands Foundation”to our client @thehavenhomes. They were already extremely successful in the business of providing Luxurious-but-
Turns out they absolutely loved the idea, as they had already been internally debating about what kind of CSR they could do for a while. Little did I know that instead of just helping a family or two like I was hoping, MD /CEO, Mr Tayo Sonuga, was going to suggest that we kick off on a much higher level.
Today, I’m soooo happy to be able to say that the 88 children living at “Home of God’s Grace” Orphanagein Ikorodu, are sleeping a lot more comfortably, due to the amazing work done by the Haven Helping Hands Foundation. The work was extensive - building renovations, a brand new borehole for clean water, New bunk beds with individual wall fans, new bathrooms with modern showers, etc – it took a considerable amount of time, energy, and resources, but it was completely worth it to see the looks on the faces of the children when they moved into their new home.
I honestly believe that no one person can fix every single problem there is in Nigeria… but each of us can fix SOMETHING. Everywhere you turn in this country, there’s need, and lack, and poverty… in every single city and every state, there is suffering. In order for us to see true, long lasting improvements, we each have a responsibility to do what we can. It can’t just be about pointing fingers at the Government, we must play a part in the progress we want to see.
Nigeria has many deep, complex and difficult issues yet unresolved… but today, I want to appreciate the amazing team at @thehavenhomes for making a small part of it just a little bit better, by caring for these children enough to do something about their living situation. I also hope this inspires many more of us – we must care enough to do what we can. If we truly want Nigeria to be better, we must fix it ourselves.
#TheBankStatements
See before and after photos of the orpganage below...
This is great.. May Almighty God continue to bless all the givers they will never lack as it was writing
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