An aide to Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, Dr. Israel Ibeleme has given scholarship to three students of the Hope of Survival orphanage home, Abuja.
The gesture, according to him, is part of his activities to mark his birthday on January 7, 2022.
Speaking at the orphanage home, Ibeleme, who is also the Chief Executive of the Israel Ibeleme Foundation, said there was no better way to celebrate his birthday than to share and reach out to the less privileged in the society.
According to him, “I have been doing this for 14 years now and I have no reason to regret celebrating with the less privileged. This year, I am going to give scholarships to three students from the Hope of Survival orphanage home. This is in addition to other food items we have brought here today.
“I feel indebted to God to give back to society because I was once in a similar situation. I also pledge to continue assisting this orphanage in any little way I can.”
Also speaking, Pastor Tunde Benjamin of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abuja, who accompanied Dr. Ibeleme to the orphanage home, pledged to also give scholarships to the students of the orphanage.
Earlier, Dr. Israel Ibeleme had at another event, called on Nigerians to cultivate the habit of giving to the less privileged in the society.
According to him, “I must give glory to God Almighty, who gives life and I am super excited that I have added another year. So it is a good thing to celebrate and also thank God.”
He further urged Nigerians to be focused on what they do, saying, “we must pay so much attention in our daily activities and our commitment to God. Serving God pays and perseverance also works for humanity.
“People should key into one thing they can do best and continue with it, through that, they will excel, no matter how long it will take to have the breakthrough. I am proud of Nigeria.”
