Monday, October 14, 2024 - , the Nigerian activist and social critic, has announced receiving ₦21,620,780 just 24 hours after launching his NGO.
In a video circulating on social media, the Nigerian activist
provided a detailed statement, expressing gratitude for the swift response to
his call for support.
Upon launching the NGO, VeryDarkMan
encouraged Nigerians to contribute towards his goal of overhauling the public
education system with innovative solutions.
Just a day after his appeal, he confirmed the receipt of
₦21,620,780, which will help kickstart his projects.
He emphasised his commitment to transparency, pledging to expose NGOs that
misuse public funds for personal gain.
VeryDarkMan also criticised the lack of accountability within many Nigerian
NGOs, stating that donations are often diverted for personal enrichment.
He vowed to stand apart by making all expenditures public, setting a new
benchmark for integrity and transparency in NGO operations.
Part of his statement reads: “It’s barely 24 hours since I announced my
NGO, and if I tell you how much is in that account now, you won’t believe it.
First of all, shout out to everyone who sent money. I saw love and support from
amounts like ₦72, ₦100, ₦22, ₦500. Most of the money was from small
donations—₦500, ₦300, ₦200. Even people who didn’t have much still wanted to
support.”
“The biggest amounts were ₦2 million and ₦1 million. But honestly, it’s the
smaller amounts that make up the majority. I got one donation with a note saying
‘I love you because you’re crazy,’ and it was just ₦100. That’s love.”
“These contributions have opened my eyes to how many NGOs are scamming people
in this country. Many of them are not using the money they receive for the
right purposes. But with my NGO, I’ll make sure to expose them by being fully
transparent. If I spend ₦10, I’ll let the public know. This will pressure other
NGOs to start doing the same.”
VeryDarkMan emphasised that his project is focused on improving public
education in Nigeria.
He pointed out that public schools lack young and innovative
teachers, and that his plan is to bring in new teaching methods and resources,
including technology like projectors, to enhance learning.
“The
educational sector, especially in public schools, is failing. There’s nothing
exciting about it anymore. We need to bring in young teachers who students can
look up to, and we need to introduce modern teaching methods. Education should
advance with the times,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of equipping students with
practical skills, saying, “Not
everyone needs to follow the traditional academic
route. We should introduce vocational training early so that students can start
thinking about their future careers from primary school. We need to bring back
cultural events and other activities that make education fun.”
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