Aliko Dangote has splashed the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles for reaching the final of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa.
The Eagles reached the final of AFCON 2013 by thrashing the Malian national team 4-1 in the semi-final match on Wednesday.A statement from Dangote Group explained that the gesture is part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote and encourage sport development in Nigeria. The donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.
The Sports minister Mallam Bolaji Abudllahi, speaking on the donation said: “Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to government and the people of Nigeria SOURCE
Posted: at 8-02-2013 11:58 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
130m, yet some people jus nid 10k in som hospital to survive, som people nid jus 2k to register their children in a govt skool, lemme ask y is nigeria lik dis? playing football is somtin of choice nd a carrier nt somtin som stupid moni loothers r supposed to b promising nd makin bets on...
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Posted: at 8-02-2013 01:20 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
steveoneal at 8-02-2013 01:52 PM (12 years ago) (m)
he is crazy,,nothing is bad in his donation to the eagles,though... but let him open orphanges in all geopolitical zones in nigeria,,, feed the poor, cloth them, send them to school, open a scholarship scheme,, foot hosptial bills for the poor,,, before we can call him a philantropist,,,,
Posted: at 8-02-2013 01:52 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
dlimelite at 8-02-2013 03:15 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: steveoneal on 8-02-2013 01:52 PM
he is crazy,,nothing is bad in his donation to the eagles,though... but let him open orphanges in all geopolitical zones in nigeria,,, feed the poor, cloth them, send them to school, open a scholarship scheme,, foot hosptial bills for the poor,,, before we can call him a philantropist,,,,
Posted: at 8-02-2013 03:15 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
dlimelite at 8-02-2013 03:16 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Quote from: verah on 8-02-2013 01:20 PM
130m, yet some people jus nid 10k in som hospital to survive, som people nid jus 2k to register their children in a govt skool, lemme ask y is nigeria lik dis? playing football is somtin of choice nd a carrier nt somtin som stupid moni loothers r supposed to b promising nd makin bets on...
True talk
Posted: at 8-02-2013 03:16 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
dlimelite at 8-02-2013 03:19 PM (12 years ago) (f)
Why's he giving 130m to ppl that are already rich. If he really wants to give, he should give to those who are needy. At least make use of all that money by helping the poor.
Posted: at 8-02-2013 03:19 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
Dont know why some guys are complainin. This guy has helped and is helpin the poor. His factories have created jobs home and abroad. Wat else do you want him to do? Una go chop him spaghetti and drink him juice den come here and start talkin anyhow.
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Posted: at 8-02-2013 04:40 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
Keffejude at 8-02-2013 05:01 PM (12 years ago) (m)
Quote from: dlimelite on 8-02-2013 03:15 PM
thats d work of d nigerian govt not an entrepreneur, only a military revolution go push d country 4ward, all our govt officials are corrupt greedy criminal
Posted: at 8-02-2013 05:01 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac