A Non-Governmental Organisation, Florence Modupe Foundation (FMF), has organised Back to School gifting for 263 indigent children in Ibadan, while empowering 250 widows and 250 women in business with a grant of 50,000 each.
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The event tagged: ‘Balancing Privilege’ aligned with the NGO’s mission to provide equitable access to quality education and transformative skills for young Africans.

The event also witnessed presentation of a new school bus to the children of Jesus Kids Home for Special Needs in Ibadan.

The founder, Olubukola Abitoye indicated the NGO’s resolve to grant non-interest loans to business owners in 2024, in partnership with Digital Space Microfinance Bank.

She said: “It is noteworthy that the Florence Modupe Foundation’s impact in 2023 has expanded beyond the South Western states, reaching into the Northern part of Nigeria.

“This strategic move has spread happiness beyond regional borders, benefiting over 5000 individuals and garnering commendation from notable figures, including the Etsu of Nupe, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar CFR, Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, who lauded Dr. Olubukola Abitoye as an angel of kindness.

“FMF is an NGO committed to providing equitable access to quality education and life-changing skills for Africans, with a focus on women and children, aimed at developing future leaders.
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“Partnering with individuals, educational institutions, government bodies, and communities, FMF strives to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Abitoye, who is also the CEO of Digital Space Capital identified community collaboration as a driving force behind the foundation’s growth.

Abitoye envisioned FMF as a flourishing and futuristic organisation poised to drive humanitarian development across the entire 36 states of Nigeria.

Beneficiaries commended the significant impact FMF has had on various communities, garnering praise, kind words, and prayers for the foundation.
 
Olori Mariam Ogunwusi, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, also expressed appreciation for Abitoye’s human capital development activities through FMF and pledged financial support for business owners who are benefitting through the 50,000 Business Grant.

Beneficiaries received on-the-spot payments after completing documentation with DSC Microfinance Bank, the partner financial institution.

 The event attended by Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Ogunwusi who was represented by Sooko Omoniyi of the Source  and Emir of Kano His Majesty, Aminu Ado Bayero, represented by Prince Uzman Ado Bayero.

Other are: Ejiofor Rose Obiageli Special Adviser to the Senate President on NDDC, Representative of Oyo state Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs. Atinuke Osunkoya, Alhaji Bashir Hanga MD/CEO G-Ariths Engineering Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Jibril Ahmad CEO Knightsbridge Hospitality Group, Ibadan Market Leaders among others.
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