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‘Philanthropy Is Already My Lifestyle, I find it hard to resist’ – Afokoghene Itene reveals

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6 years ago

July 21, 2018

Sahara Weekly

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In a world where so many people think about themselves alone, both the rich and poor, we have found someone who can be regarded as selfless through her several philanthropic activities far and wide.
Afokoghene Itene, a graduate of Library science, Delta state university, Abraka has shown to the world what selflessness is, even without having billions, she has proven that the world can be a better place if we can have few of her.

The Isoko Born philanthropist has revealed that Philanthropy has been a lifestyle to her since she was a kid through her mother who was very famous for the many philanthropic activities in her state.

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‘’ My late mother always find a reason to reach out to the vulnerable in the society, peoples challenges were also ours because she will always tell us then that she will like to take some foodstuff to some families because they don’t have food. If she is not making uniforms free for students as a fashion designer, she was paying fees for some kids I don’t even know.

In my state she was famous for being compassionate and charitable. She taught us to be selfless and show empathy. Imagine growing up in my home, that’s why I said it’s my lifestyle to always lend a hand and reach out to less privileged people. The only one thing I find joy in doing is giving back, that joy is magical. There is greater satisfaction in giving than in winning a lottery I promise.’’
While talking about the reason behind all the philanthropic activities she has done so far, she disclosed that she didn’t just choose to do it but she finds herself in the field
‘’ I do Philanthropic work because it’s the biggest part of my being, it is my lifestyle. I can’t really say it’s a choice I made, it’s just what I find myself doing and realised I can’t stop myself from lending a hand when I can. As a child i volunteered in several occasion to join my mum in cooking and feeding people in the slums we would pick clothes from our collection and take to the slums and now as an adult i am also volunteering to reach out. I have been into philanthropic works for as long as I can remember my name.

No doubt, doing charitable works isn’t a small deal, it requires time, substances, most especially money but it seems Its not a big deal to Afokoghene Itene as she has found ways to look for funds by running around to get sponsors and also take from her personal pocket.

‘ It is in my belief system that when I have N20, I can Use N10 for myself and give the needy the other N10. It started like that, and then I talk to friends most times asking them to donate their widows might for my pet project as I call it. Then I have also come across few people lately who really want to reach out but have several reasons to do it through someone else, these people have formed my support system financially.

Sometimes you don’t really need money to reach out to people. I have had interesting experiences visiting the slums and some homes with nothing in me. Few weeks ago I heard about a home for deformed kids and I had almost nothing with me but I still visited. When i got there I asked if I could see the kids and they were so happy to usher me in.

At the sight of me the kids were just running down to hug me, some held on to my dress, you could see the smile on their faces, it was priceless, i was really touched. I had fun with them and left happy. So you could see that what people actually need sometimes is someone to hold, a hug or someone to share their thoughts with.

These things make a huge difference’’
I could say the major challenge I have is being unable to reach my target sometimes. When the supply are limited and you can’t reach all the people in certain areas.

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JUST IN: EFCC Boss, Olukoyede Faces Contempt Charge, May Be Jailed Over Yahaya Bello’s Case

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2 hours ago

April 26, 2024

Sahara Weekly

Kogi AG Vs. AGF: Supreme Court cautions against continued harassment of Kogi officials

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A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024, to show cause why an order of committal should not be made against him for allegedly disobeying court order.

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The EFCC boss is facing a contempt charge for carrying out “some acts upon which they (the EFCC) have been restrained” by the Court on February 9, 2024, pending the determination of the substantive Originating Motion.

Justice I. A. Jamil, delivering a ruling in Suit No: HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No: HCL/190M/2024, ordered that “the said act was carried out by the Respondent (EFCC) in violation of the order, which was valid and subsisting when they carried out the act. That same act of the Respondent amounts to Contempt.

EFCC operatives had laid siege on the residence of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as early as 8am on April 17, 2024, with a bid to arrest him, despite a court order restraining them from taking such action, pending the determination of the Originating Motion.

Justice Jamil’s order was based on a motion ex-parte filed by Yahaya Bello through his lawyer, M.S. Yusuf, Esq, where he prayed the court

for an order to issue and serve the Respondent (EFCC Chairman) with Form 49 Notice to show cause why Order of committal should not be made on Olukoyede.

Having listened to the arguments of the Applicant’s counsel, the submission and exhibits attached in the Written Address, Justice Jamil granted Yahaya Bello’s prayers and ordered Olukoyede to be summoned to appear before the court to answer the contempt charge.

Delivering his order on the motion on April 25, 2024, Justice Jamil said, “The applicant’s application before me is to the effect that the Respondent has carried out some acts upon which they have been restrained by this Court on the 9th of February, 2024, pending the determination of the substantive motion on Notice before this Court.

“That the said act was carried out by the Respondent in violation of the order which was valid and subsisting when they carried out those acts. That same acts of the Respondent amounts to acts of contempt.

“That the Respondent should be summoned to appear before this Court to answer to the contempt charge.

“It’s against the above facts that this Court hereby grants the prayers sought in line with the principle of “Audi Ultra Patem”. To wit:

“An order of this Honourable Court for the issuance of Form 49 Notice to show cause why order of committal should not be made against the Executive Chairman of the Respondent – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

“An order for service of Form 49-Notice to show why order of committal should not be made on the Executive Chairman of the Respondent – Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at EFCC Corporate Headquarters, Plot 301/302, Research and Institution District, Abuja.

“This matter is adjourned to the 13th of May, 2024 for the Respondent’s Chairman to appear before this Court in answer to form 49 ordered to be served on him.”

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Impeach Ododo for aiding the criminal, Yahaya Bello – Prophet Ikuru explodes

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10 hours ago

April 26, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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By Collins Nkwocha

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The Yahaya Bello,EFCC Saga has continued to trend as the former Kogi state governor has refused to surrender himself to the commission.

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has blasted the current Kogi state governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo for aiding his predecessor,yaya Bello to to escape and evade arrest.He said “Ododo should be impeached for aiding a criminal and obstructing justice, he’s the brain behind the escape of Bello,the house of Assembly should impeach him so that it can serve as a lesson to other governors,how can you aid a criminal against the state,it is a very serious issue”.

He maintained that Yaya Bello was vicious and wicked as a governor,he denied a lot of pensioners of their money and a lot of them died in the process.He maintained that Bello doesn’t deserve any mercy because he was merciless.He withdrew $720k to be for his child’s school fees in advance and didn’t have conscience to give the pensioners their little money after spending years in service.

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You’re wicked,$720k for school fees in advance,”U dey take Kogi people play football” -prophet Ikuru

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1 day ago

April 25, 2024

Sahara Weekly

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic Hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos has reiterated that the former governor of Kogi state, Yaya Bello is a heartless, callous and wicked criminal that shouldn’t be allowed to go unpunished.

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This is coming after the latest revelation that Bello withdrew $720k from the state funds to pay for his child’s school fees in advance by the EFCC chairman.

The handsome prophet who was visibly annoyed with the revelation by the EFCC boss said ” yaya Bello don pocket Kogi people so Tay e dey take them play football, this is wickedness,you have embezzled to the level that you don’t even know what else to use to embezzle anymore that you had to withdrew $720k for your child’s school fees in advance,you should be ashamed of yourself”.

He praised the EFCC chairman for doing a good job and helping the nation to recover her looted resources.He praised the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for helping the nation in the fight against corruption.

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