Actor and humanitarian David Oyelowo once again prove that he is just not about talking but also about taking concrete steps to assist those less unfortunate, like survivors of the terror group, Boko Haram.
Oyelowo in partnership with an NGO, GEANCO, has announced the award of scholarships to five girls who survived terror from the dreaded Boko Haram group.
Writing of the award on his Instagram page, the actor says:
“Proud to present the glorious recipients of the David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship. They survived terror at the hands of Boko Haram, now the journey toward their true destiny has begun. Learn more at @geancofdn.”
Naturally, we followed the link he provided, and this is what we learned from the foundation:
@geancofdn: “Our @davidoyelowo Leadership Scholars, right before heading back to school after their winter break. Such bright colours and smiles!! The inspirational young lady in purple on the far left just won a regional essay contest. Boko Haram kept her out of school for three years, but she is roaring back and excelling after only just a year and a half at her new school. So, so, so proud!!!
To find more about GEANCO and the work they do transforming lives of the vulnerable in Africa, visit their website.
Well done to the actor for putting smiles on the faces of these young ladies. And to the girls, the sky is the limit.
Good from him,he has done a great job and I think everyone is going to remember him for this good he has done,may God replenish his pocket.
Amen. He has done well
To all those nollywood Actor and Actress who use their money for useless and expensive items, shame to Them They should have just followed the footstep of this guy. May GOD strengthen him and bless him the more.
@hussaini some celeb who flaunts expensive jewels like wizkid also contributes..
Remember when wizkid donated all his London earning on his show to the flood victims
That is called show buss ?
David I appreciate your effort personally may god bless you abundantly in this life and hereafter
@amen and amen
Yes bro he is really a good man that uses his money in a good way,more grace to ur elbow David.
shame to all celebrities that use there money for make up and possess material things which will never last with them should see this and learn from it
This is very true. Giving a helping hand should be our norm
at least his helping our government to carry out his duties..at least if every single man in this country has the same kind heart and do generous like him..this country would be a better place for all
@kazeem am sure some of them that sees this will also want to be praised thefeby adding his or hers
This is a certain fact. The politicians should learn from this and stop destroying Nigeria with their selfishness
kudos to this man for his good taught….your name will ever be remembered..am sure david oyelowo would have recieve many prayers by now
These girls have really suffered in the hands of those devils. Its so Inspiring to see celebrities using their resources to aid the less-priviledged. God bless You David Oyelowo
I am so proud of the girl and I wish her all the best.
It is touching and he is a great actor, I must say
This is generous. Thanks. Hope others would learn from him
May the lord remember and replenish you as you keep helping .
Always know that those girls and all those you are helping won’t forget you in future
Amen and yes, they won’t forget him
For the girl I pray she won’t be broken down when she remembers her experience with boko haram..
So glad she’s picking up in school and I know she will gain more scholarships
David that’s too generous of you..
It gives and restore hope to the victims