9th November, 2011
The Wisdom Group of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (City of David Parish VI) will hold a fund raising dinner in support of its scholarship scheme for bright and talented young Nigerians from financially-challenged homes.
The fund raising event is scheduled for Friday, at The Incubator, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island extension. The event will start at 6p.m under the chairmanship of Mr.Bisi Onasanya, Group Managing Director/CEO, First Bank Plc.
According to the Chairman of the Scholarship Board of Trustees, Adebisi Omoyeni, former Deputy Governor, Ekiti State, the group is spurred by the growing number of applicants. “It, therefore, thought it wise to invite endowed Nigerians outside our fold to share in the joy of helping young Nigerians to fulfil their dreams and God-ordained destinies.
“We trust that many leaders in corporate Nigeria will join us to grow the seeds of Nigeria’s tomorrow. We believe that the more youths we can pull away from the streets and turn into useful citizens, the better for Nigeriaâ€, Omoyeni said.
The Wisdom Group in The RCCG (COD) comprises members aged 50 years and above who are committed to people’s empowerment and advancement of societal good. Based on its understanding of the true value of human existence and to make a positive impact on the society, the group initiated the scholarship scheme two years ago to support gifted but financially-handicapped young Nigerians through tertiary education.
—Motunrayo Idris