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10th Memorial: KSI Group Unveils Funke Fadeni Foundation to Empower Women and You
Cyril Ogar
A real estate firm, KSI Group, Monday in Ondo State, officially unveiled the Funke Fadeni Foundation, in celebration of the 10th remembrance anniversary of Late Chief Adefunke Fadeni, the mother of popular real estate investor, Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni.
Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director of KSI Group, Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni, said the Foundation had informally embarked on humanitarian interventions before deciding to formalize the interventions with the unveiling of the foundation.
He said: “KSI Group is a group of companies that the Funke Fadeni Foundation is under. The only thing that I believe that make me happy in my life is when everybody is okay. We have been doing this thing for over 10 years. We have been raising people, giving them hope in Abuja and here in Ondo.
“Our governments have been trying their best with regards to curbing insecurity, but they need support. This is why we are engaging in the empowerment of Ondo people, to help get them engaged and to curb insecurity. Also, as a wealthy individual, you can do better for society. Even if it means constructing 10 kilometers or 10 metres of road.”
Also speaking, the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi (aka Landmark), said the empowerment of Nigerian youths will help curb insecurity in Nigeria, praising the Foundation for taking the initiative.
Hon. Adesanmi, however, said that the issue of insecurity is multifaceted and not for the government alone to tackle, saying it requires the collaboration of community members.
He said: “Security is not mainly a government affair. The issue of security is a major one. All hands must be on deck in solving it. Security agencies work on information provided by community members. They’re humans and need support of community members to tackle the issue of insecurity. The state governor is doing his best in tackling insecurity. We recently employed about 500 Amotekun to support the existing ones.
“Therefore, with the unveiling of the Funke Fadeni Foundation today, which has been in the business of empowering youths over the years, the crime rate will reduce in Ondo State as those who are gainfully employed cannot go into crime. It is important in solving some of the problems, especially vocational training and all that. I’ve seen the number of children that the foundation has really empowered so I want to thank Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni for this initiative.
“This type of empowerment will go a long way in reducing insecurity in our community because by the time these children or youth move to their work places, they will be gainfully employed and won’t think of crime. Therefore, I’ll employ well meaning Nigerians, especially Ondo people, to emulate the Funke Fadeni Foundation in the empowerment of Nigerians to curb insecurity.”
On his part, the Executive Chairman of Ondo East Local Government, Ogunduyilemi Kola Joshua, lauded the GMD of KSI Group for the initiative of unveiling the foundation, saying it complements the effort of the council in curbing insecurity as youth empowerment is critical in human development.
Also speaking, the Operation Manager of Funke Fadeni Foundation, Mr Desmond Okunware, said the foundation will be different from other similar foundations with programmes it has mapped out for the empowerment of women and the youth.
Highlight of the event was the cutting of the 10th year remembrance cake by dignitaries and family members at the event and donations to the foundation.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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