By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Education is something that can lift somebody from nothing to something big in the society. You can build castles and mansions but nobody remembers you when you die, but it’s your legacies and those you touched their lives that will remember you.
The true worth of a man is the way he treats people who are absolutely in need. If you care about people in need, you are actually making a contribution to the development of the nation. We need to give life back to the people. We need to see how we can use the available resources for everybody; create opportunities for all and care, especially for those who are truly in need. The gap between the rich and the poor should be bridged. Those of us blessed with material resources need to share with others. We must strike a balance with our resources.” This is the Philosophy of Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma the CEO,One Needs Group of Companies.
It is certainly impossible to gloss over the attributes for greatness of Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma , the founding Chairman,One Need Group of Companies, the trail-blazing Real Estate mogul par excellence from Ibusa, Delta State. Otoma’s rise to the top was not a one-step movement. It was a humble beginning for a humble man. The inter play of factors that would establish him as one of Nigeria’s reputable real Estate mogul shaped Otuma’s principle and philosophy of life and business-humility, honesty and hard work. His unassuming nature and infectious humility explain why he does not trumpet his numerous philanthropic gestures.
In a move to encourage students in Ibusa,Delta State, CEO, One Needs Group of Companies shared note books, School Sandals and quality Bags to all the pupils in Akwe Primary School in Igbuzo.
Stanley Otoma,the founding Chairman, One Needs Group of Companies is inevitably turning out to be news-maker in every sense as it concerns Ibusa and it’s people. He has offered to pay the Common Entrance Examination fees for all Primary Six Students of Akwe Primary School,Ibusa, Oshimili North local government Area.
Speaking to Newsbreeze crew, Otoma stated that he is committed to taking drop – outs that are due to financial issues back to school and giving scholarships to street children or orphans who cannot continue with their education to further their education, ever since the initiative began some years ago. He said his decision was borne out of the desire to ensure that no child would have any reason to drop out of school.
According to him, it had been part of his mission to give hope to the less-privileged students, noting that the writing and reading materials would help develop the pupils as well as assist indigent parents who may not be buoyant enough to purchase necessary books, sandals, and School bags for their wards.
He also called on other well-meaning Ibusa Indigenes’ to participate in equipping schools with needed materials, adding that his gesture will continue as long as God continues to bless him. He also called on individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other corporate bodies to do more in the area of assisting pupils in rural communities, adding that the initiative was established to cater for poor children by providing them with educational materials and to strengthen Ibusa communities through education, empowerment and engagement of young people because they are the leaders of tomorrow.
He urged the Delta State government to emphasise the importance of reading in public schools, assuring that he would compliment and encourage more public schools to dedicate their time to learning. He also called on other well-meaning Nigerians to participate in equipping schools with needed materials, adding that his gesture will continue as long as God continues to bless him.
Otoma also called on individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other corporate bodies to do more in the area of assisting pupils in rural communities, adding that the initiative was established to cater for such poor children by providing them with educational materials.
The event was witnessed by the CEO of Diyoyo Communications, Mrs Okoli Maryann Oluchi,Chizitere.G25 Media World and other staff of One Needs Properties and Construction Limited, students/pupils and displays of cultural dances.