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Hand2Hand Foundation Donates Chairs, Books to FCT School

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11 months ago

November 26, 2025

By Cyril Ogar

Determined to give Nigerian children a better and brighter future through education and sports, the Richard Agbonifo Hand2Hand Foundation, a non-governmental organisation advocating for underprivileged children and sports, Tuesday, donated essential items to Junior Secondary School Lokogoma, Abuja.

The foundation provided 20 desks with chairs, 60 drinking bottles, and 500 books to be distributed among the students.

President and founder o the foundation and former Nigerian international handball player based in Germany, Mr Richard Agbonifo, stated that the initiative aims to support students and improve the quality of education in Nigeria.

“As you can see these children are learning under harsh conditions; with some sitting on bare floors and it is not supposed to be so. This prompted us to construct these chairs, though not enough, but more will be coming soon. Thank you for accepting our donation,” Agbonifo said.

Agbonifo encouraged students to focus on their studies and maintain discipline, emphasising the lasting impact of their school experiences.

Director of Junior Secondary Schools for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Hajiya Ramatu Musa, expressed gratitude for the donation and called on others to support education, highlighting that it is a collective responsibility.

“We thank you for choosing this school. We have over 200 schools in FCT but for you to choose to support this school, it means a lot to us. Education is not the responsibility of the government alone but all of us, both individuals and private organisations,” she stated.

Chairman of the school’s Parents Teachers Association (PTA), Engineer James Musa, also thanked the foundation, acknowledging the significant relief it would bring to parents and students.

The Richard Agbonifo Hand2hand Foundation is championing a crusade of giving less privileged children in the society, a better lease of life through education and sports. Founded over two years ago, the foundation in the last two years made similar interventions in Cadet Handball (Boys & Girls), and Athletics for Children Aged 12 and Under in the FCT and across the country.

The foundation currently has over 30 students enrolled into its scholarship programmes across the country with two at the Junior Secondary School, Lokogoma

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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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21 hours ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

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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