Fuel subsidy: US Based Foundation lifts 200 indigent Nigerians

By Praise Chinecherem

No fewer than 200 indigent Nigerians have received cash gifts from a US based charity organisation, Tilova for Africa to support their businesses as well as cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal.

Co-founder of the organisation, Mr Martins Nwabueze said the cash gifts, ranging from N50,000 to N500,000 would be given individuals to support their businesses till the year rounds off.

He said the selection of the beneficiaries were based on their conditions, loyalty and believe that the money would assist them shoulder their responsibilities in view of their present conditions.

Expressing worry over Nigeria’s worsening economy occasioned by subsidy removal, Nwabueze pledged his organisation’s continued support of families within their powers.

He said, “To mark my son’s 15th birthday,
Osinachi, we decided to do give away and empower 200 Facebook followers of Tilova for Africa.

“We embarked on this empowerment programme to alleviate the sufferings of the needy among our facebook followers in this very unpleasant economic situation.

“Cash gifts ranging from N50,000 to N500,000, will be given individuals from now till December, to support their businesses.

Nwabueze called on governments of African countries to intensify efforts to ensure that many people were taken out of poverty, just as he called on those interested in being assisted to follow them on Facebook or visit their website at www.tilovaforafrica.com

One of the beneficiaries, Ms Chioma Mba, a Lagos-based single mother said life had been tough since her husband abandoned her for giving birth to three girls without a male child.

“I really appreciate Tilova for Africa for the N250,000 cash gift. It will go a long way to support my business and help me cater for my children, “she said.

Another beneficiary, Ms Jaiyeoba Omotolani, a physically challenged orphan and a single mother of one, also expressed her gratitude.

“I had disability as a result of polio at age three and I lost my parents at age 15. I am also taking care of my three nephews who lost their parents in 2017.

“Life has not been easy with my condition. The sum of N250,000 from Tilova is a huge relief. May God continue to bless them,” she said.

Vivian Eze, a restaurant operator based in Abuja also got business cash support of N250, 000.