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Hand2Hand Foundation Donates Chairs, Books to FCT School

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10 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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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran

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21 hours ago

October 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.

In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.

According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.

“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.

The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.

“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.

The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.

“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.

Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.

The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.

“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.

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